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HONGKONG
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
AUCTIONEERS, &c.
PAUL BREWITT,
2, Zetland Street, Auctioneer, Appraiser
and Commission Agent.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers to the Government, and Share and Gederal Brokers, corner Ice House
Street and Praya Central.
V. I. REMEDIOS,
Auctioneer, Appraiser and Agent,
8, Queen's Road Central
BOARD AND LODGING
THE WESTERN HOTEL,
Excellent Accommodation, $2.50 per day.
90 and 92, Queen's Road Weat.
BOOKBINDING
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE,
The only office in Chian having European taught workmen. Equal to Home Work. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS
W. BREWER & CO.,
Frintem, Bookbinders and Account Book Manufacturers, 23 and 25, Queen's Road
(uudor Hongkong Hotel)
BUILDERS
KANG ON,
Contractor; 30, D'Aguilar Street. Local and Coast Port Buildings, Timber, Brick
and Granito.
Mechanics engaged, Estimates given.
CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, &c.
"THE PHARMACY,
10. Queen's Road Central. Family and Dispensing Chemists, Wines, Spirits and
Cigars.
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
Chemists and Druggists, High-class Aero- tel Waters, Dealers in Photographio
Requisitos, Queen's Road.
WATKINS, LD. APOTICARIES HALL, 86, Queen's Road Coutral, Cigars, Aerated
Waters, Wines, Beers, Spirits, etc.
CURIO DEALERS
KUHN & KOMOR,
Fine Art, Japanese and Chinese Curios, 21 und 23, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama.
KWONG HING,
China Porcelain, Crockery Ware; 59a,
Queen's Road Central
DENTISTS
WONG HOMI,
Surgeon Dentist, 50, Queen's Road Central.
WONG TAI FONG,
Surgeon Dentist, 24, Bank Buildings,
Opposite Hongkong Hotel.
DRAPERS
EBRAHIM ELIAS & CO.
Milliners, Silk Mercars, Haberdashers.
Low Prices; 37, 39, Wellington Strest.
SEE WOO.
Tailor, Draper and Outfitter: 67 and 09,
Queen's Roud.
BLOUR
SPERRY FLOUR COMPANY,
Proprietors of the following Celebrated Brands of Flour" Sperry's XXI,"
"Golden Gate.""Pioneer," "Buckeye,"
Anchor" &c.
WILLIAM WHILEY, Manager. FURNITURE WAREHOUSEMEN
A,CHEE & CO., Established 1850.
Every Household Requisite. Depot for Eastman's Kodak Files and Accessories;
17s, Queen's Roud Central.
LI KWONG LOONG,
Cabinet-maker. Faraiture Dealer, Art De vorstor and Dealer, 17, Cnoon's Road
GROCERS
THE MUTUAL STORES,"
SUE-CENTS LIPTON, LE
8 and 10 D'Aguilar Street,
Provision and General Merchants.
JEWELLERS
KING LEE & CO.
Jewellers, Gold and Silversmiths, Watch makers, Japanese Caries and Blackwood Fumiture. Opposite Port Oilce, 38,
Queen's Road Central.
MAISON LEVY HERMANOS,
Diamond Merchants and Watchmakers, 40, Watson's Building, Queen's Road. Also at Shangliai, Manila, Paris and Iloilo.
WAH LOONG, BEKKEN
Gold and Silversmith, Silk Dresses, Crépo Shawl, Ivory, Lavjuerware, Fans, Curios. Bristies, Human Hair, Fea thers; 88, Queen's Bond Central. "THE LIGHT OF THE FUTURE
LASTEEN ACETYLØNE LIGHTING COMPANY, Head office 152, Queen's
cription for the ACETYLENE LIGHT at
lowest rates.
MERCANTILE AGENT
HONGKONG
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
YEE CHUN,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND. 1983
OUR PARIS LETTER.
the Booond Empire. There will be 300 de legates and 200 invités who will come to Paris, 1st September.
Paris. Lord Avebury (Sir John Lubbock) will The difficulty of how to deal with China in the preside, assisted by Mr. Barclay, the President absence of all government, eave Li Hang of the English Chamber of Commerce at Paris. clang, seems almost insuperable. But that The unthorities afford the warmest welcome to Marine and Portrait. Painter, 50, Queen's France considers to be no reason for the the visitors; fotos will be held in their honour,
Roed, Upstairs.
alkes to rest with folded arms: Every day The gathering will do much to prove that there there are more and more hints that the is no hostility on the part of England to Franco. allies will never agree upon a common solution. But it would be an error to expect the associa Russia will never renounce her grabs, nor the tion can effect any change in the fossilised desire for freeli ones, while France will fol Toryism of commercial principles that new low in the wake of Pussi. Nor is it so certain dominate the French trading classes. At the that. Germany will forego the temptation of ex-same time there is a large minority in favour tending her Colonial Empire at the expense of more liberal ideas, but they are only voices of China. Jupon and England will be compel-erying in the wilderness.
H. TERA,
Japanese Photographer, 14, Beaconsfeld Arcade, Queen's Road Cl., also Wanchai Amateur's Requirements a Specialty.
PRINTING
"DAILY PRESS" OFFICE. Proofs read by Englishmen.
BATTAN FURNITURE
KWONG TAI LOY,
Ration Forniture, Bamboo, Blinds, Mat-
tings all Colours; 18, Prays Central,
SILK GOODS DEALERS
TEJUMUL POHUSING,
WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL.
Wholemia and Retail Importers and Exporters, India, Chinese sad Japanese Silks, Cashmere Shawls and Ceylon
Lace; 46, Queen's Road, Cl.
SILK LACE MANUFACTU RE RS
FR. BLUNCK,
led to march in the track if they do not want The life of the Exhibition will not be prolong to be left out in the mold. It will not du for | ed; the day of its death was fixed at the moment. England to indulge any mom in diplomatic of its enneeption. To keep the fair open during platitudes, rested off in the high falutin style. November would be folly, rhemmatism and She will be forced to adopt the policy of material | bronchitis forbid. The show has puccseded guarantees, leaving cartain regions-“couver | fairly, savo in paying its way. *Glory“ per- the wise it call." The open door is highdy approv-| haps will meet the loss on the Imisura sheet. Dealer in Chinese, Indian and Japanoseed of by allies who have secured their slice of It has not made mankind brothers all the Goode, Sills, Woollen and Cashmere the leaf, their territory, and who decling to al-world over. Nor will the Tsar be able to come Shawls and other Sundry Goods; low say foreigner to enter therein. Who will and lend the doxology. The Germans hove
D'Aguilar Street, First Floor.
fight Russia, Germany and France for the open reapod all-the advantages possible for their cour- door programme ? Beyond doubt the belief try. But they laid themselves out to utilize that Chins can be resuscitated grows weaker. it. Their government hacked them up well. she can be protected for the benefit of her pro- hoth in cash and influencs. It was regrettabla testors. Au international army, is a pussalile that the model catalogue of the German section toy, but give each of its wits the reversionary
was not also printed in English and French. interest in what they are required to guard. It is stated that a full history of the role of That is the idea of profit-sharing with the nilies. Germany at the show will be printed in the The Chinese will not be given the chance to three languages, with the names of the prize develop into a military and naval power any winners, which will be distributed practically" | more. They have wrecked the experiment. gratis thronghout the world. Many German Why joka then over what cannot is recognised exhibitors want to open a commercial som The alles will try and keep the selestials front in Paris for their inniastries; there is nothing ritually devouring each other, and so give con- to prevent their doing so. That will not pre- F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,
deues to foreign trades. The Chinese have vent several new Gore hoses being openeri Nary Contractors, Shipchandlers, Sailboards of hidden wealth; seek some painless for trade in Paris; several will be established makers, Provision and Coal Merchants, firm of extraction-u dentist can give the in the provincial cities, and will afford the easy Pmya Central, next Hongkong Hotel straight tip-by which that wealth under the payment system that the German banks com KWONG SANG & CO.,
name of taxes cut be put inte rivelation. It mind. That is a Bedan in futuro, Why do Shipshandlers, Bailmmakers, Hardware, is becoming clearer that the French do not
not the French try a commercial insasion of Engineer Tools, Brass and Iron Merstonach being commanded by a German, and Germany-the road is all before them where to
chants, 144. Des Voeux Rond,
Field Marshal von Waldersee will not have a choons ? bed of roses on which to repose. If an ally Shipdhandlers, Sailmakers, Riggers, Com- or two dissent from his plans, what way can le mision Agents and General Store-enforce obedience ? Will German interests be
keepers, 49 and 45, Praya Ceutral,
his chief love? Why not? TAILORS
Exporter of Real Hand-mado Torchon Lace in Sik, Linen and Cotton, Grasscloth and Silk Embroideries, Hand-made Silk
and Linen LACE Curtains made to order; 17. Queen's Road, Central.
STOREKEEPERS
MORE & SEIMUND,
AH-MEN, HING-CHEONG & CO.,
Indore, Drapers and Outstore, Queen's
Bowl Contral, Old Club Site.
Branch: A-BIAN, opposite City Hall,
R. HAUGHTON & CO.,
Naval Military and Court, 16, Queen's Kaud,
Opposite Kuhn's Curio Store,
HUNG YUEN,
Outfitters, Shirt Makers, Hatters. Hosters,
Drapers, 85, Queen's Road, Contral.
TAK CHEONG,
Tailers, Gentlemen's Outfitters, Hattore, Heisters, and Despera Chinese Silk of all kinds, 60, & 52, Queen's Rd. Central, YEE SANG FAT & CO..
Outfitters. Piece Gouda, Underwear, Shoos, Hats, Silk Handkerchiefs; Opposite Post
Ofoe, Queen's Road Central. TOBACCONISTS
D. 8. DADY BUEJOR, "Lea FILIFINOS." Importer of the Best Manila Cigars; 25,
Pettinger Street
KRUSE & CO...
Wholesale and Retail Havana and Manila
Cigars, Egyptian Cigarettes, Dealers ir
Fancy Goods, Agents
Connaught House, Queen's Road.
VICTORIA CIGAR DEPOT,
I and, Lesyaus Street East, AGENTS FOR W. KENNEDY & CO., 37, Calle San acinto, Manila, Windsor Lady" and
The Jockey" Cigars.
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS"
H. PRICE & CO.,
12, Queen's Road
and Calle Autoague, Manila.
HOTELS.
*BOA VISTA" HOTEL, MACAO.
THE only FIRST CLASS HOTEL in the Colony. Moderate terms by the day or month European Management.
MACAO is distant 40 miles West of Hong.
a
This is still the silly on, as the invasion of England by France has its counter corrective in the invasion of France by England. Some say 100,000 red pentas ons would be sufficient to arrive at the Bank of England, the better informoil say 50,000 molliers would be sufficient. But first entch your hare. How are they to land? That hatred of England exists as a time honoured disease in France is true, that it will never die out in certain; that in return England views the French with absolute indifference, and something akla to contempt is also true But the British Empire will never attack France unless her Govertonent backs up an in Bult, and they are too prudent to incur that risk. The French Government know that France aloue has not the resources nor the unity to declare war against England. If the latter had one hand tied the matter was feas ble, or if two or three of the Powers maris mid on the British Empire, France would be in the front line. But England could reid nie, France has two chain-bella that will over keep her level-headed; obligatory military ser rice and the smouldering commune. Hence all the writing up of scare-paragraphs about France baying up all the coal in the United States, constructing sub-warins boats, &e, should be accepted cum grano solia. Why the French are now in the doldrums, caused by the English Admiralty launching the first of its torpedo boats, far superior to those built by France, while the Gauls concluded My Lords of the Admiratly wore asleep, behind the age: Other Burprises are; that while the population of France is dying ont, 38 millions at best, that of Britain ims risen to 41 millicus. The true policy of England is never to mint tho Fresh-save when it is necessary to catch them, hand in the sack, as at Fashoda. Bour in mind, France has to indulge ever in the Cambynes vein for home comsump tion. She is only responsible for her actions. Let England keep up apply of Long Tums, Maxim guns, teach her soldiers scouting work, and shooting under cover, avoid attacking bat teries ex face and marching in close Indian file order to capture trenches, and all will be well. Then England may defy invaders and select
allies.
Statuos to nonentițios in France are as plonti- fut us blackberries; they will soon occupy all the best sites in the country. Really distinguished men are being overlooked. It was with the greatest difficulty that after years of collecting. the necessary funds were secured to raise a monument to Victor Hugo. At present the status to Alphouse Daudet hangs fire, the cash does not coms in; but 19,000 frs, have been collected. The sculptor none the less has met to work and counts upon the friends and admirore of the novelist to make a whip for the remainder. The model of the statue represents Daudet sit ting, and melancholy, upon the knotted branch of an old olive tree, symbol of his native. Pro- rence. All is very simple. The monument wil 1 erected in the square of St. Clotribile, zear the new War Office and in proximity to the residence where he passed so many years of his life. On the site of the late Mazas prison, three new streets of first-class houses have been erected and occupied But the Municipal Conneil have not baptised them; they disagree over suggested names. "Marchand" might do for one of them; he is a handy man
UNTOUCHED BY HAND.
MELLIN'S
&
For INFANTS
FOOD
and
INVALIDS.
When prepared is similar to Breast Milk.
MELLIN's FooD WORKS, PECKHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND,
ESTABLISHED 1809.
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WM. DAWSON & SONS, LTD.
HEAD OFFICE
CANNON HOUSE,
Bream's Buildings,
LONDON,
ENGLAND.
BRANCHES:
CARDIFF,
EXETER,
LEICESTER,
ENGLAND.
EXPORT NEWSAGENTS, BOOKSELLERS,
AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS.
SUPPLY THE TRADE WITH ALL NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BOOKS, ETC.
Liberal Discount Allowed to the Trade on Postal Subscriptions
TO LET.
TO LET, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
SPACIOUS ROOM, anitable for an
FLOOR PRINCE'S BUILDINGS.
Apply to-
S. J. DAVID & CO. Hongkong, 10th July, 1000.
AOFFICE, in VE. corner of THIRD
1945
TO LET.
TAROM the 1st October-FOUR ROOMS and COMPRADORE OFFICES on the lat Floor No. 16, Des Voeux ROAD, at prosent in the occupation of Deutsch Asiatische Bunk
Apply to→
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SEE WO. No. 69. Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 19th Soptember, 1900.
TO LET (TILL SUTH' APRIL, 1901). '
TWO HOUSES at PEAK, known
as
BISHOP'S LODGE, ONE FURNISHED and ONE UNFURNISHED.
Apply to-
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 27th September, 1900,
TO LET.
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`NE LARGÉ ROOM. (THIRD FLOOR,
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.
13, PRAYA CENTRAL, now known as DER VORUX ROAD CENTRAL. ROOMS an
FLOOR.
Apply to---
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong. 19th June, 1900.
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The women have since two months held in the American Pavilion at the Exhibition weekly Councils, each lasting four hours. Madame Sawall organises the gatherings, which are international in character. The idea has been fairly supported. Masculine orators understand internationalism as the levelling of the political | 20. and religious ideals of peoples and the unlies. 2ND tion of their moral characteristics. To attain this end they oppose hatred to hatred. The in resides the difference in their internationalism. ladies on the contrary proach toleration-there- But they are divided; they will not fight whimosity by hostility, nor extend toleration to stands in no need to be tolerated. To-day adverse opinions. Diversity is progress, so
woman is instructed and knows the new wants of life and of civilisation. It is her duty to her disappearance through decadence conserve her special characteristica, to prorent
The Mayors of France-36,000 în number--
TO LET, UNFURNISHED.
NO.G. CAMERON VILLAS, the PEAK.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
MRS
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SIDNEY JEFFREY,
"VERITAS,"
BEACH ROAD WEST,
FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK,
ENGLAND.
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Hongkong, th August, 1900.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM SHANGHAL THE Steamship
THE
"MELPOMENE."
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their foods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
No claime will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the office of the undenigred before Noos on the 6th October, or they will not be recognized,
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Gooda remaining in the Godowns after the 6th October, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER. WIELER & CO., Agente, Hongkong, 29th September, 1900.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
- MALTA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
For Terms and Particulars, apply to-
Consigneus of Cargo by the above-named R. C. WILCOX. '
ressel are hereby informed that their Goods ar 8. Beaconsfield Arcado. being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong, 25th September, 1900. [2490 Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each. consignment will be sorted-out-mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the
THE EYRIE.”
T the PEAK, close to summit; delightfully
cool and healthy,
TO BE LET, FURNISHED. Immediate possession can be had. For Particulars, apply to--
8, Beaconsfeld Arcade.
are all invited by the Home Minister to a grand dejeuner-uther than dinner on the 22nd September on the terrace of the Tuileries garden, bordering the Rus de Rivali. Not more than 15,000 Invitations are expected to be accepted; the Mayors will come from the most distant parts of France, and the railways will carry them at half-price. But in any case it implies some personal expenditure 66 TAN MOR," PEAK ROAD. and thousands of the village or hatelet Mayora are only simple labourers. There are 30,000.
Russis is in the market again for money; she wants only a little loan-some 20 million of franca --and of course looks to the French deep stocking to obtain it. She will get it, but on the distinct understanding that France will be materially Communes in France, and each has its own assisted if necessary to help herself to a bit of old China. To whome wil fall Fooshow, that important dockyard France has long coveted; But she lus indicated the way to har herself out? it England is suspected to have an eye on any special shot, and soms guzhout there, the
last fête that was given to the Mayors wen.au. Mayor, who represents the Coversment. The
extraordinary sight. Many of the Mayors were clad as simple John Hodges, in wooden shoesund hins calico blouses; but some of them had
cloth. The last Mayors' lanquet was to celebrate the triumph of the Republic; the present is to commemorate the New Century, the Exhibition, and the established constitution. tural card to play.
R. C. WILCOX.
Hongkong, 15th Jane, 1900.
TO LET.
JAN
From the 1st November Next.
**INGLEWOOD,”
1757
Goods are landed.
This vessel bring on Cargo:—
From London, de., ex vix. Arcadia, Arabla,
and Oriental.
From Persian Gulf, ex & Kilwa, King
Arthur and Assyrić.
Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 5 P.M., TO-DAY
Goods not cleared by the 3rd October, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of this dimage ob- tuine from the Godown Company within ten. days after the vessel's arrival hora, after which
A FIVE ROOMED HOUSE, with Taк18 no claims will be recognised. N COURT.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE, CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 1st October. 1900.
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It was a na-APARTMENTS TO LET, FURNISHED
WITH BOARD.
Bowl Central Fittings of every des kong and the journey is made each day (Sun, French will do the same. England can thus purses better fillor than the Mayors in broad
days excepted) by the Magnificent Saloon give a Roland for the Oliver. Britain is not Steamer HEUNGSHAN" in 3 hours, foaving likely to allow matters now to pass so tamely Hongkong at 2 F.K., and Macao at 8 A. M.
Connection made by Company's Steamer to and from Cauton,
TOURISTS should not mies the chance of visiting this femons old City.
For Terms, apply
J. H. CHESNEY,
Manager, Telegraphic Address," Bouvista.
Duddell Street, Agents for American and
European Export Housed
A FONG,
PHOTOGRAPHERS
The largest and most completa Stadio in Views, Hongkong: Established 1850,
Enlargements Ivory Miniatures, Oil Paintings, &o; Ice House Street.
E HING,
Hunterging Developing, Printing, Moda rate Ratss, 20, Quoon's Road East.
MEE CHEUNG,
Ice House Street, Top Flour Permanent
Enlargements, Groups, Views, sto, Devel opment Works, Amateurs Requisites
M. MUMETA JAPANESE ARTIST, CAMA
Bromide and Crayon Enlargements. Work donefor Amateurs; Sa, Queen's Road, Ol
12549
RAFFLES HOTEL,
SINGAPORE.
SITUATION UNSUI 'ASSED. THE Finest Hotel in the cast.
Roome ex
Every Bona with Frivate fathrooms attached. Cuisine under two French Chefe,
CURRIER A SPECIALITY Every Home Comfort.
Eletric Balls throughout the Hotel. Electric Lights. Electric Fans. Tervis Moderate
ENZA BARRIES BROTHERS,
Froprietors, Hongkong, 16th August, 1900
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henceforth she is able at last to detach some regiments from South Africa to China,
Much importance is attached to the annual meeting of the Associated English Chambers of Commerce, which comes off here, on the 4th inst the anniversary of the Fall of
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Addres-Care of Messrs. KONG SANG & Co.
No. 144, DES VŒŒEX ROAD:
ON SALE.
DENT OCTAVO, pp. 248, Price, $2.50.
7ARLIKE EXPLOITS OF THE
FETHERSTONHAUGIL......
Pablished at HONGKONG DAILY PRESS Office, and to be had from all Booksellers,
Hongkong, 21st December, 1894
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Fot particulars address—
A. M. MARSHALL,
Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 27th September, 1900.
A JACK 'YOUNG & CO., "Nos. 76 & 78, Des Vœux ROAD (ÜLD. PRAYA CENTRAL).
NOTICE is hereby given that WING KIT
and A TYE are no longer connected with the above firm, both having been dismissed “MYRTLE,”
as foremen. On and after the 22nd September Care of Daily Press Office. we shall not be responsible for their liabilities. Hongkong, 28th September. 1900. [2523 their dealings, &c., &e.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
GILLANDEES,
MRS
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"GLENWOOD," 1, CAINE ROAD. Hongkong, 20th September, 1900."
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
OMFORTABLY FURNISHED
Apply to Mrs. MATHER,
Hongkong, 1st January, 1892,
COOOMS, with Board.
2; Pedder's H..
Customers are respectfully requested honce. forth to communicate direct with this firm, or through our Assistants who are authorized to go on board vessels for orders for gear, &c., &e.
Dated Hongkong, 22nd September, 1900.
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MUSIC LESSONS.
"R. L. A. GRAŬA rocoíves Pupils for
ME. L... Violin, adem and
Portuguese Gnittarra.
For terins, &c., apply to
BOBINSON PIANO CO.
20
LANE, CRAWFOED & CO.
Hongkong, 7th September, 1900.
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