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Annual Meeting of the Shareholders in and Subscribers to the City Hall, City Hall Library.
..
Ball, City Hall, 9 p.m. Leavitt's Troubadours, City Hall, 9 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Organ Recital by Mr. A. G. Ward, St. John's Cathedral, 5.15 p.m.
COMMERCIAL.
CLOBING QUOTATIONS.
13th April.
...Documentary Bills, mouths' sightl/9,
ON PARIS-
ON LONDON,-
Telegraphic Transfer
..1/87
Bank Bille, on demand
1/81
Bank Bilis, at 30 days' sight......18
Bank Bills, at 4 months sight...1/9
Credits, at 4 months' sight.19
Bank Bills, on demand
.2174
Credits, at 4 months' sight...
OF GERMANY.—
A. Onun
.377
OF NEW YORK.-
Bank Bille, on demand
494
Gredita, 60 days' sight
43
OF BOMBAY,--
Telegraphia Transfer........
129
Bank, on demand...
1291
ON CALCUTTA.---
Telegraphio Transfer....
,129
Bank, on demand..........
ON SHANGHAI.--
Bank, at sight. Privato, 30 days sight............ 78%
..1294
73
ON YOKOHAMA,On demand
......855
UN MANILA.-On-demand
ON SINGAPORE-Un demand.
ON BATAVIA,-On demand
ON HAIPHONG.--On demand .....
ON SAIGON,--On demand
Nominal. Nominal. .1041 11p..pm. 1 pc.p.
ON BANGKOK.-Cn demand............63 SOTEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rats ...$11.45 GOLD LAY, 100 fre, par tael ......360.40
211
BAR BILVER, LOT DZ
OPIUM.
13th April. Quotations are:-- Allow co net. 15.) catty. Malwa New ......$1000 to $1040 per picul Malwa Old S1080 to $1100 + Malwn Oldor ......$1120 to $1160 Bilwa: P. Old..... $1180 to $1220
Persian naquality £800 to
Perrian extra fine.¿900 to
Patna New
Patra Old..
Bonares New
Benaras Old.......
...$1350 to
per chest,
to
$1340 to
to
Proulu
Fatehan
Honam
Kansu .........
DATE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1904.
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JOINT STOCK SHARES.
4040, sellors L/don 463,
Banks
COMPANY
Hongkong & S'hai... $125
Hongkong, 18th April
PAID er: QUOTATIONS.
{
28 $35, buyers 28 136, buyers 21 $10.
Natl Bank of China A. Sharee
B. Shares...... Foun, Sharea.. Bella Arbustos E. A....... Canton-Hongkong Ico Campbell, Moore & Co. China-Borneo Chios
Light and Power Co., Lt,... Chinn Prov. I. & M. Chine Suga Cigar Companica--
Alhambrat, Lil........
hilippin
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Thursday, 14th, 7.30 A. Thursday, 16th, 8,00 A... Thursday, 14th, 11.00 A.Mr. Thursday, 14th, 11:00 AM. Thursday, 14th, 3,00 par.. Thursday, 14th, 5.00 PM. Thursday, 14th, 5.00 PM. Thursday, 14th, 5.00 p.m. Thursday, 14th, 5.00 P., Thursday, 14th, 5.00 PM. Thursday, 14th, 5,00 r., 15th, 7.30 A.M. Friday, Friday, 15th, 9.00 A.X. Friday: 15th, 11.00 A, M. Friday, 15th, 3.00 P.M. Friday,
15th, 5,00 P.M.Dairy Farm Saturday, 16th, 7,30 A.M. Fenwick & Co., Geo.... Saturday, 16th, 9.00 A.M. Green Issand Cement.. Saturday, 16th, 10.00 ..ongkong & C. Gue........ Saturday, 16th,'
Cotton Bills-
Evo........
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International
Lsou
Soychee ....... Hongkong
41 $5, sellers $10 $10, nominal $10 $37, xd, sellers $128.10, buyers $16 $5.
$10 $8,76, allers $100 4123.
$500 $200
.10 110, buyers
Tle. 50 TL, 33, sellers Tls. 75 TL, 25,
Lavu Kung Mow...Th. 100 The 324. ......Tla, 500 . 170.
boat Co. Id.....$ Hongkong Hotel ...... Hongkong Ice ........) Wharf & G.....
Printed Matter and Sam Hongkong Electric
ples 10.00 A... EL L. Tramways... Registration...10.00 AM, UK, Steam Water- (Registration, with late fea of 10 couts, up to 10.45 A.M.) Letters 11.00 AM. Saturday, 16th, 5.0 P31. Sunday, 17th, 9.00 A.M. Sunday, 171b, 9.00 AM, Monday, 18th, 3.00 г.M.
Per Karongsang, from Shanghai, Messrs. Appleby, Saunders, Tylecots, and Hogg.
DETARTED.
Pur Malacca, from Hongkong, for Singapore, Menars, H. P. Olcott, G. M. Heckscher, and F. A. Edmunds; for London, Mrs. Ough and children, Mrs. Roome, and Miss Noltopias; from Shanghat, for London, Mra, Cubitt aud children, Mrs. J. Mossop, Mrs. Taurs and children, Misses Clarke, Masters R. A. Broad aud E. M. C. Wedemeyer.
Hongkong
H.
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China
Fire China Traders' Hongkong Fire......
North China ...................
Yangtzo............. Land and Building--
Hongkong Land lov Humphreys F. } Kowloon Land & B West Point Building Shanghai Land ...... Luzea Sugat ................ dining
Charbonnages Funjom
New
Do. Preference... Laube .............. Powell, Luž............. Aunty Dock Steamship Coya.
Chion and Manila....
$10 814, acllera S$12), buyers
$20 347.
$10 $231, os div., sales
210 $140, buyers
$10 $16, Bales
$ 18, buyers $100 $300. 110 $15, sellers $50 $132. sellers $25 $220, sollers $50 184, buyers $60 $140, sellers $60 ($200, buyers
0175,
$60 $83, sales & buy. $25 8604, buyers
150 $280, sales & buy.
Ts. 87).
$180 $290, buyors
100 $185.
$100 $145, buyere
$10 $10.00, buyers $24 $2,000, sales & buy. $30 $85. $50 $53. $60 Tls, 107, $100 $10, sellera
Fos, 260 $500,
$1111, Bollare
$1 25 cts.
18/10 (6), sales & sellors
Boughs Steamabig X., Chaton and M... Indo-China S. N..... StelTransport and į Trading Co......} Do. Preferenc... Star Ferry S.C.F., Boyd & Co., LdTls. S. & H. Dyeing & C, ) Tebrau Planting Co... United Asbestos......
$87, nollers
SAU $91.
100 $28, sollera $50 $35, sales $15 $28, anles 410 $93.
£119, buyers 210 48.
$10 $81,scles
$5 $19, sellers 100 Tls. 143. $50 $50.
TO LET
TO LET.
Shameen, Canton.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
ONE or more FURNISHED ROOMS, in JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT
excellent situation. Apply to-
X, X.. Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 25th February, 1994.
TO LET,
| 582
JO. 1, RIPON TERRACC (in FLATS). N
No. 4, RIPON TERRACE.
No. 17, WONG NEI CHONG ROAD, fasing Race-coura
FLATS in MOBETON TERRACE, facing the Polo Ground.
OFFICES in course of erection. CONNAUGHT ROAD (neur BLAKE PIER).
GODOWNS; PRATA EAST, "ROSENBATH," KOWLOON. Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, 6th April, 1984.--..
BR
TO LET.
175
TORAKENKNOWE,” No. 35, Conduit
Rond. Six Rooms and Garden
Possession from 1st May,
Apply to-
C. F. DE CARVALHO,
Care of H. and S. Bank, Hongkong, 15th February, 1904. [519
TO LET,
́0. 3, CANTON VILLAS.
No. 3.
A HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRA CE Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT AND AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 29th March, 1904.
TO LET-AT MAÇAO.
[878
NO. 5. RUA DO PE NARCISO, at the
back of Government House. Apply to-
"EXCELSIOR," Macao, or No. 3, CAINE ROAD, Hongkong, 1759 Hongkong, 21st March, 1904.
TO LET
CET of THREE LARGE BOOMS on the First Floor of No. 3, Queen's Read; next Co., Ld. Also the Encond Floor of No. 8, Des to those occupied by the China Fico Insurnace
Veux Road, suitable for Offieus.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON & CO., LD.
23rd March, 1904,
Hongkong,
812
TO LET-AT KOWLOON,
TO, 6, LYEEMOON VILLAS. From
N1st May, 1904.
Apply to-
LEO D'ALMADA ↑ CASTRO, 39 & 41, Des Your Road, Hongkong, 4th April, 1904.
Por Hamburg, from Hongkong, for Bremon, Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Anthony, Mr. and Birs. G. Baur and children, Mrs. and Miss E. Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Beuari and children, Rev, and Mrs. H. J. Beutam Brown, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Better and children, Mr. and Mrs. H. Betts and son, Mr. and Mrs. Birchenall and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Fr.O. Bloch, Mr. and Mrs. Bolchover and children,. Mrs. Bowie, Mrs. Brandisand children, Mr. and Mrs. A.K.Buttery, Mrs. Campbell Brown, Mrs. J. D. Caerother, Mre, Call-on and child, Mr. and Mrs. Collbran, Mr. and Mrs. Charavy and obild, Mr. and Mrs. J. Coylo, Mrs. Darby and child, Mrs. Donnenborg and children, Mr. and Mrs. A. Durler and child, Mr. and Mrs. G. Eichholz, Mrs. Fenwick, Mrs. Feldioann and child, Mrs. Ferrier, Mr. and Mrs. Frachon, Mrs. J. Fran- chell and child, Mrs. E. Freitag, Mr. and Mrs. Th. Frondonberg, Mr. and Mrs. Frizell and child, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice W. Fryo, Mrs. J. Gawthorne and child, Mr. and Mrs. K. B. te Gussinklo, Mrs. H. Handelman and ebild, Mr. and Mrs. G. Harling und daughter, Mrs. B. E. Hayes, Dr. and Mrs. Hill and child. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Helme, Mrs. D. Hubback and child, BIr. and Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Jmai, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Joseph and children, Mrs.
MISSRS, FALCONEX & Co's, BowTan, 13th Apr. Kingcome, Mrs. H. Lassen, Mr. and Mrs. Late
Brometer S... 20.95 Therm. 94..(Worbulb) es yahn and children. Mr. and Mrs. Leefe and
Baromater 1r.....23.02Therm. 1PM. Wetbulb) 1T EWKNOR," the PEAK, for 18 months ebildren, Dr. and Mrs. Lehmann, Mr. and Mrs.
Le middle of March, Well Furnish. barbieter Sp.....29,80Therm. P.M.(Wotbulb) 70 E. Legros and child, Dr, and Mrs. Lowry and
Thermom AM....72 Therm, Maximum... 76 Less than 15 minutes from tram. childron, Mrs. W, C. Lush, Mra. Macdonald and
Thermom. I mm....78 Therm. Minimum over
Apply-
M. W. SLADE, child, Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald and children, Thermom. 4 Pat....76 night............70
Care of Daily Press Office. Mr Merrilees, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moyer and children, Mrs. C. Montague Ede and children,
Hongkong, 25th January, 1904 | 331
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Watkins, Ld Watson & Co., A.S....
Carosneler..
$5 81. collors $49, buyers
$10 $210, buyers
$10 162, buyers 31 $14.buyers
VELNON SMYTH, Erokers
HONGKONG REGISTEN
Direction of wind...
Heraklity
Rome Weather Rain
Previous
day 4 p.m
20.84 72
On dale at 10a.m.
30.00 72
Un date at 4 p.1.
Bikest open air temperature on the lith Inwest open air tranpenture m the 12ch.
Hongkong Observatory, 13th April
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE. From 14th to the 20th April.
HIGH WATER,
| Mr. and Mrs. W. Noyes Morehouse, Mra, W. A. Morling, Mr. and Mrs. de Mornay, Mr. and Mrs. Nass, Mr. and Mrs. Nook and children, Mr. and Mrs. Normen Dick and children, Mrs. W. Paulus | Temperature and children, Mr. and Mrs. Perry and child, Dr. and Mrs. M. d. Panten and childros, Mrs. Kynbende und child, Mrs. Ahn Sandow, Mr. and Mrs. Sanndors, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sharpe, Mrs. Sielcken and children, Consul and Mr. Sexton, Mrs. W. E Southcott, Mr. and Mrs. J. Travers Smith and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. W | Thoms, Mrs. Truscott, Mr. and Mrs, A, Turner. Mrs. Voigt, Mr. and Mrs. P. Westendorfi and child, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wiseman, Mrs. Zieg. fold and son, Mrs. T. A.V. de Zebol, Miao Zobel Baron Amates Ralli, Sir Alexander Baird, Rev. G. A. Hriddle, Baron Kimon, Visconte de Monte Soo, Dr. Muoller and Mrs. Mueller-Schouan, Misses A. Blumenfeldt. Bourgignon. Cameron Alice Ford, Gorham, Melville, L. Munroe, M. Townsoud, Veazey, Jottic van Vioton, Baird, and | Petersen, Pike. M. Robertson, Magda Rohde Barzy, Laout, V. Moor Allen, Messre. Ed, Aitken, Ch. Albertson, Bell, H. L. Bell, J. R. Bell, J. Barkolbach v. d. Sprenkel, F. Bernick, Ber The M.M. Ter Polynesien loft Singapore wick, J.F. de Braunere, Paul Brewitt, M. Busch, for this port on the Ilth inst., at 4 pm, vid. Butterfield, A. Carter, P. Cunliffe, Duverfer, Saigon.
The PM. steamer Siberia, from San Francisco to the 23rd ult., ria Honolulu, left Yokohama for this port via Inland Sea, &c., on the 11th inst., due here about the 13th inst.
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE INDIAN MAIL.
The Indo-Chinu steamer Luisang, from Cal cutta and the Straits, left Singapore for this port on the 11th inst., at 5 p.m.
THE FRENCH MAJE.
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
MERCNANT STEAMERS.
The steamer Satsuma left Singapore for this port via Manila on the 2nd inst.
The C.N, steamer Toinen, from Australian ports, left Manila ou the 11th inst, at 6pm.
and is expected hoce on the 14th inst,, a.m.
C. C. Forster, K. Fotheringham, Famatsu, Georg, D. A. Giel, Rad. Goecke, J. Goosmans, F. M. Gower, J. R. Gray. E. Hafen, N. Hafner, L, B. Hanneford, W. Hartmann, Hatche, M. a. Hanschild, 1. Henveldop, Horne, H. uga, L. James, Jasui, Y. Kamei, Knowles, J. Knot M. Krauss, Kroecher, J. J. Kucuzli, Hans P.. Luts, Mahlerwein, Marshall, Paul Mas, Mendas da Costa, Monado, J. E. Moltzer, Graf du Monceau. L. Moore, F. Nicolai, Oberweg, W. II. Purcell, Heyerd, J. L. Robertson, P. A. Roxas, W. Schmidt, G. M. Seburman. O. Sielekee, J, W. de Silva, H. A. Street, F. W. Styan, J.T. Smith. K. Takas, L. Thompson, A. L. Tupker, P.L. E. Vyzslaaf, J. Worner, Wroford, A. C.
The F. & A. stenmor Indraselli left Yokohama on the 4th inst., and is due here on 14th inst.
The N.Y.K. ohartared steamer Kelvin, from Loudon, &c., left Singapore for this port on the Young, and Welcker. 8th inst., at 1 p.m., and is expected here on the 15th inst, at 5 pm. This steamer brings cargo : originally intended for Sado Maru.
The 6.0. steamer Clavering arrived at Kobe
on the 5th fast, and is due here on the 16th inst.
The F. O. steamer Manila left Singapore
for this port on the 12th inst., at 6 am.
HOTELS
THOMAS' HOTEL.
The AL. steamer Marquis Bacquehem left A FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, most centrally
Bingapore for this port on the 12th inst.
The 0.8.8. & C.M. steamer Hyson left Singa. pore for this port, and is due her on the 18th just
The E. & A. steamer Empire, from Sydney, ko, left Port Darwin on the 12th inst. for this ports vin Timer and Manila.
The 0.8.8. & C.M. steamer Pingsucy left Victoria (B.G.) "an the 2ith ult. for Japan and Hongkong.
The CPR. steamer Turtar left Vancouver for Hongkong via the usual ports of call on the
31st alt,
The Boston Steamship Co.'s steamer Shawmut
situsted. Well Furnished and Airy Bedrooms.
Monthly Boarders accommodated on very
moderato toring,
For Particulars, apply to-
THE MANAGER, Fongkong, 4th January, 1904.
(112
KOWLOON HOTEL. HIS Hotel is situated in a quiet locality, away from the din and disturbance of the City, and, surrounded by a delightful garden, left Victoria for Yokohama and the usual ports it is an ideal place of residance. The building The O.S.S. & C.M. steamer Agamemnon stands on an eininence, giving a magnificout should leave Victorin (B.C.) for Japan and view of the Harbour and the City of Victoria Hongkong on the 21st inst.
on the let inst
The P. & A. steamer Indrapura loft Portland for Hongkong via Japan ports en the 8th inst.,
and in expected here on the 11th prox.
PASSENGERS,
· ARRIVED.
Per Glenshiel, from London, &o., Mr. and Mrs. Hudson and child, Mr. McCree.
į
It is within easy access of the Kowloon wharves, where the principal mail steamers disembark passengers, and from which there is
a regalar ferry service to Hongkong.
Bowling Alleys and Billiards.
The Cuisine is excellent.
JAS. W. OSBORNE,
Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1908.
Hongkong Xean Tie, Helght.
LOW WATE
TO LET.
[93
AROUND FLOOR, No. 4, Das Voeux Road
with Strong Room. Now in occupation of Guaranty Trust Company of New York:
Apply to--
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 10th March, 1904.
TO LET-FURNISHED.
[702
ΤΟ ΣΕΤ.
EIRION, No. 1 and 2; and BOWRING
MVILLAS, No. 2.
Apply to-
HUGHES & HOUGH
8, Des Vox Food.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1904.
TO LET.
GODOWN, No. 32, PRAYA EAST.
Nos. 15, 17 & 19, SEYMOUR ROAD. Nos. 74, CAINE ROAD.
Apply to-
1921
COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,
Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Hongkong. 5th March, 1904. –
Mean Time
Hongkongle
h, M. ft. in
8 22
55
2 18
8 42
Frl. 15
Ext. 10
3 8 61
10
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8
9 11
THREE
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San. 17
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Wed 20
33
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£ 30
10.34.
10 4
391
M
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4 28
648
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111
4
5 4
HE UNGRONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM- LWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS. 139 9.10. to 8.00 3.1. ...Every 10 minutes. 29 s. to 8.30 a.....Every 15 minutes. 8.30 am to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 440 mm, to 11.40 am....Every 15 minutes, 1.1 to 12.10 p.m....Every 16 minutes. 12.45 un, to 1.1 p.
10 minutes. 15 pm to 1.10 p.m. Every 15
p.m....
15 minutes. 10 minutes,
1.1 1.5 p.m. Savery to:
40 p.m. to 2.15 p.ru.
m to 21.
16 p.m. 8.00 p.m.
50
Pill...Every
15: minutes.
3.20 p.m. to 6.80 p.m....very 15 minutos. 5.09 p.m. to 7.00 p.m....Every 10 minutos. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm....Every 15 minutes..
NIGHT CARS. 1.45. 9.00
Pellet every #bou
9.45 to 11.15 p.m.,.
aour.
SUNDATE 500 am, to 900 a.....Every 15 minutes. 10 am. to 939 am,...Every 30 minutes. 93) na to 10.48 m....Every 15 minutes.
10 Noon to 2.01 p... Every
Every 10 minutes. 15 minutes,
1. p. 50 6.0 1. ry
10 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
10 minutes.
13 minutes.
0 p.m. to 7.001 To Hentre.
t8 pan. to 8.00 pm.
NIGHT CARS on Week Days. BATURDAYS.
Fxtr: car at 11.30 p.ro. and 11,45/p.m SPECIA", CARS by arrangement at the Com- pany's Ofice, 88 & 43, Queen's Road Central,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Fongkong, 14th January, 1904.
AVID CORSAR
MERCHANT NAVY
DA
[6603486]
NAVY BOILED
ONG FLAX RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING
& SONS
TO LET,
FIRST-CLA 85
European Style, in Kowloon.
1430
CO., LD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE,
8.S. "HONAM" 2,363 tops, Captain R. D. Thomas. 8.S. "POWAN," 2,338 tous, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.D. S.S. "FATSHAN," 2260 tona, Captain W. A. Valentine. :* 3.8. HANKOW" 3,073 tous. Captain C. V. Lloyd. 9.9. “KINSHAN,” 2,860 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius.
Departures from Hongkong to Canton daily at 8 a.m. (Sunday excepted), 5.30 p.m., and 9 p.m. (Saturday axcepted).
Departures from Canton to Hongkong daily at 8 am, 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p. (Sunday excepted): These Steamors, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin Accommodation.
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD,
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
8.S. HEUNGSHAN,” 1,998 tons, Captain H. D. Jones.
Departures from Hongkong to Macao on weak days at about 2 p.m. During the summer montbe
the time of leaving fluctuates to suit the tide at Mueno. For further particulars as specia time table. Departures on Sundays at 12.30 pm. Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 7.80 s.m.
CANTON-MAÇÃO LINE.
· 8.8, “LUNGSHAN" 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin,
This Steamer leaves Canton for Maono every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at aboʻin 7.50 a.m. and leaves Mincio for Canton ovory Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 7.30 axı.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇAO STEAMBOAT CO., ILD., THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LD, AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO,, LD
CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
8.S. " BAINAM," 588 tons, Captain B. Branch:
8.9. "NANNING," 569 tons, Captain C. Butchart
One of the above Steamors leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at about 8 a.m, and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the samo days at about 8.m. Round trips take about 5 daya. These vessels bavo Superior Cabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LD.
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central (opposite the Hongkong Hotel);
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE;
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
26
PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES
OF
HAIG & HAIG, LD., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.
3 Star, SPECIAL--The finest of all" Peg" WHISKIES at...
...$13.0
...$22.00
5 Star, LIQUEUR-Exquisite, best in the World for Club or Private use st
Stop drinking raak, Smoky Stuff, because it comes through the Sova.” Try HAIG & HAIG'S WHISKIES; pure, mellow untured, non-smoky, delicate flavorr Once tried, preferred to all others. Sole Agents for Hongkong:
3249
TO LET
TO LET.
THE
66 THE BYBIE" (PEAK).
"ALEXANDRA" BUILDINGS, Rooms on the Top Floor.
Corner
Nos. 15 & 17, MOSQUE JUNCTION, No, 21, BELILIOS TERRACE, House with a Fine Vlaw of the Harbour.
Nos, 11, 13 & 21, BELILIOS TERRACE. "WESTWARD HO,” Top Fleor only, "KIRKENDOA" (PHA), Furnished; im- mediate posseBAION. Apply to
1397
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.
THE DAILY PRESS OF HONGKONG ON THE UP-TO-DATE SHORTHAND.
TN view of the correspondence which has
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