GREGOR & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
(OPPOSITE CLOCK TOWERĮ.
OUR WHISKIES ONCE TRIED ALWAYS USED..
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 1905.
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.
PLANT
ARCHITECTURE ANTI-RODENT CROMES-TRE QUEATEST WATER-POWER-
tion. An English naturalist points out that the great straight horned race of the Indica arr. buffalo, which was occasionally mant with fifty or sixty years ago. is no longer known. The Falkland Islands, a type of considerable impor tance, which seems to have been exterminated by strychnine about thirty years ago.
S1 per share, absorbing $140,000, sed 392,364.17 | to extra reserve fund, and pay a bonus of $1,010 to the office staff.
GAB-ENGINEIMPROVEMENT—WOOD ALCOKOL otber vanished form is the wolf of the Houg at $26, but there are farther buyers,
FOR MOTORS-AN ANCIENT FAMILY-TEAM
DAVING UNNOTICED PASSING OF MAMMALS
---AMERICAN TIE.
wore
IMPERIAL HIGHLAND (RED TRiangle) at $16.00 PER DOZEN. of the differences. Builders have adopted the
(GOLD TRIANGLE) at $18.00
CLUB NO. 1
BAHADUR
CIGARS.
C
NO. 1,
NO. 2.
NO. 3.
THE FAMOUS INDIAN CIGAR.
TO LET
TO LET
ABERTHOLWYN," Peak Road, Well
Furnished Six-Poomed House, purt
50 of Tornis Court, Garden and Large Fresh
Water Swimming Bath.
Apply to-
JL. HUMPHREYS, Hongkong, 18th February, 1995,
TO LET.
[492
ODOWN No. 3, N Prays, Kennedy Apply to
Town.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1804.
TO LET.
TOS. 19 & 21, SEYMOUR ROAD,
N
No. 74, CAINE ROAD,
183
3;
$275 PER 100
$2.50 PER 100
82.25 PER 100
45
10 LET
TO LET.
(EMI-DETACHED HOUSE in Robinson
Road, Kowloon. Apply to--
or to
Principles of construction that architects hare slowly worked out, Lord Avebury suggests, vere adopted by plants millions of years ago, Some plant a
Bloms are round, others are trinn galar, others quadrangular, and so on, and it sems possible to give a mechanics' explanation girder as the most economical method of rosisting strain in one direction. Plants seem to have built
on a liko plan, trestreke being rannt to resist strain frera all directions, while plants with opposite leaves and strain in two directions have two girders, giving a quadrangular stem, and triangular and pentagonal stern way be account for as strengthening against Ho obvious strains.
The secret of the extermination of rats and mico is claimed by the Pasteur Institute. In their experiments to reduce the ravages of those pests over fire square miles of French fields, several tous of broad
Tin ore has been found in the Carolinas, the Black Hills of South Dakols, sonthorn Call fornis and Alaska, with traces in Maine, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Thus far, however, United States tin bas never been profitably mined in the The work accomplished in recent months at Nigger Hill, South Dakota, sums to give promies of good results, two ore bodies, of 150 by 50 feet and 90 by 6 foot respectively, proving to have an average value of 36.75 per tou.
Rheumatism seems to be practically unknown in Japan. A Frough observer attributes this to the subriety of the people, their vegetarian diet, and their great use of water. They not only drink largo quantities of pure water but take two or three baths daily throughout the year.
SHIPPING SHARES-A for small lots of Canton and Macao Steamboat Shures sold Indo-Chinas sold and have sellors at $126, Shanghai quotes sales at Tls. 93, and London £19. China and Manila and Douglases, as well as Star Ferries are unchanged. Shel Transports have buyers at 228, d., while Loudon qnotes 23s. 6d. Waterboats are quoted $18.
Hongkong Stonm REFINERIES.-Chins Sugare sold at 3223 to 226, closing with sellers at the higher rate. Lasons unchanged.
sales.
MINING SHARES.Cuchanged, and without
1st justant
DOCKS, WRARVES, GODOWNH, Ko-Hong- Long and Whatapea Duck Corapany's shures sold at $203 and $205 ex the dividend and bonus of together 67 per share paid there are sellers at $205, and buyers at $203. Fenwicks and Now Amoy Docks are unchanged Farnbams have improved in
the north to buyers
at Tls. 155. and Shanghai and Hongke Wharres to Tls, 150 for old and Tls. 147) for new abates. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Company's shares sold at $1024 for old and 3100 for new shares; the 1811 held on 10th proxime, trusfer books closing from 3rd to 10th prezimo.
orcharda, sud vizerarnated with curtain Buggested that loathsome disease may be spread ordinary annual meeting of shareholders will be
and toast were
be
microbes that am to fatal to these imply and harmless to others, and this paste was Battered over the ground. The effect has been astonishing The rats and mice bave been destroyed in enormous number and it is estimated that not more than five per cent survived the first application.
The great Victoria Falls on the Zambèsi are estimated by British engineers to represent 25,000,000 horsepower, or five times the power season. It is proposed to develop the power for of Niagara, with some dirination in the dry irrigating Rhodesia, operating the mires on the Band, etc. The spray, thrown 500 fest high and cattured as fine rain, is expected to interfere with high-tension elcotrical transmis
Mr. HENRY HUMPHREYS, HUMPHREYS' ESTATE AND
FINANCE CO., LD, Hongkong, 25th February, 1315 539
TO LET [O. 1, SPEWART TERRACE, the Peak.nio.
Apply to
N
A new type of compound gas engine has mado THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- a suggestive record. The engine has two high
MENT AND AGENCY CO., LD,
pressure gylinders and a single low-pressure Hongkong, 28th March, 1904.
gg cylinder between them, and the exhaust-pressure cylinder is expanded at every forward stroke
TO LET, FURNISHED. For One Year from 15th April, N EIGHT ROOMED HOUSE, Wall GODOWNS Nos. 31A, 34, 34c, Fraya East A Furnished, in good situation with us View of Harbour. Garden and Large Croquat and Tennis Lawn and Good Stabling. For further particulars, apply to
M..
Possession from 1st January, 1995.
Apply 10-
COMPRADORE'S DEPARTMENT, Nippon Yomen Kaisha. Hongkong, 1st Degambor, 1904.
TO LET.
[84
TEW KINGSCLERE" with Stables, entrances in both Kennedy and Mac- Donnell Roads.
For full particulars, apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Alexandra Buildings, 3rd Floor.
+79
Hongkong, 17th February, 1905.
TO LET-From Ist March Next,
FOUR-ROOMED HOT SE in Kowloon
with joint use of Tennis Court, Apply to-
"KOWLOON." Cars of Daily Press Office. Hongkong. 19th January, 1905.
TC LET.
(266
IX FIRST-CLASS EUROPEAN HOUSES in Observatory Road, Taim Tsa Toi, Kowlona. Each with Five Spacious Well-ventilated Living Rooms, Two Bathrooms, Kitchen, Garden, Tennis Courts, Servants Quarters. Wator, Gas, Electrin Tights and Bella. Modorate Rental, Possession on or about 1st April, 1966,
Apply to
ARRATUON V. APCAR & CO.,
45, Wyndham Strest. Hongkong, 10th January, 1995.
1202
TO LET.
Care of Daily Press Offics. Hongkong, 11th February, 1905. [432
TO LET.
FFICE ROOMS at Nos. 12 & 14, Queen's Rod Central (Corner House); alec GODOWNS at Back. Can be lat separately or wholly. Fant moderate, cheaper if the whole
is taken on a long lose.
SEVEN EUROPEAN HOUSES, Late F. Blackhead & Co. and Shewau, Tomes & Co.'s Offices. Ground Ficors and Top Floors with Godawns can be let separately on leasen.
Apply to- CHUNG SHUN KOO,
12 & 14, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 24th December, 1904.
in the
Late experience in the British naty has by tattooing, and those who must decorate is this way aro warned that the needles should be sterilized.
GARRISON ORDERS.
Land Investment and Agency Campsay's LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hongkong shares have sellors at $130, while Kowloon Lauras
are wanted at $36. West Points are unchanged, and so are Hongkong Hotels Estates sold at $12, and Shanghai Humphreya' Lands sot Tia. 115,
in Ewos to Tls. 25. Internationals are quoted COTTON MILLS-The only change is a xiko
chees are quoted Tis. 150; Hongkong Cotters Tie. 24 and Loon Kung Mows Tla. 30. Soor are steady at $11.
BONDES MANUFACTURING COMPANIES.--
$294
INSURANCES
THE
5
WESTERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF
TORONTO AND LONDON, **
INCORPORATED A.D. 1851.
NHE
MARINE BRANCH.
undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above are prepared to accept risks at ourront rates.
ALEX. ROSH & CO. Hongkong 8th April, 1904
L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
AGENTS for the abere Company are THE Undersigned having been appointed propared to nadopt Risks against Firs at ourront rates
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 1st January, 1904. AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN- SURANCE 00.
31
OF ATX-LA-CHAPELL. THE Undersigned, having been appointed prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE AGENTS for the abore Company, ara at Current Rates.
REUTER, DROCKELMANN & CO.,
Agents, Hongkong, 21st April, 1807
181 TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1903. £16,898,650,
L
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.... 2,760,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL FIRE FUNER
687,500 0 0 3,056,981 12 3
HEAD QUARTERS, Horaxoxo, 25th February, 1905. GENERAL ORDERs-London Gazette-No. 34 The following extract from the Lordon Gazette information-Royal Garrison Artillery, the dated 24th January, 1905 is published for undermentioned Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenents under the provisions of Article
Royal Warruut 29th October, 1900. Dated The only change is a rise in Green Islands to 21st December, 1964. Edwin H. Lovell.
buyers; Othor niseks under this heading. Departores-No. 35. The undermentioned
changed. left on the 24th instant par R.IM.S. Clive. For Bingapore-R.G.. 1 Corporal, on escorted hands and have further sellerent 881 High MISCELLANEOUS-China Providents clang- duty, K.S.BR.G.A.1 Native Officer, 2 Men, Level Tramways are on offer at $245. Lankats ou completion of duty. For Bombay-111th bare sallers at Tls. 270; the dividend of Tla, 71 Mahrattas, Major J. M Ransom, Major E. G. R.nr share, as reported in our last circular, is Wilkins, Captain II. C.
W. MeM. from 8th to 15th proximo The following J. O. Thomson, L.M.9. 2 Only Major G. telegraphic information, dated 15th instant, lass Officers and Hospital Assistants. 666 N.CO.
wives. 16 Natira boon received from the manager at Langkut; and mon, 55 Publio Followers, 21 Private 79,000 gallons, rado petroleum in tanks at dataHE HONGKONG STEAM WATER-
aggregate of crade
petroleum Followers, 2 Chargers. H.K.B.BRO.A. & Rank 260,000 gallons; kercsine wade since the and File, Invalids &e, 110th Mahratte L. Inf: of the preceeding half-monthly telegram 80,000 WATER to the Shipping, both tor Dook and BOAT CO., LD., is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FRESE 1 Native Officer, Bank & File, Invalids &c. cases korosius shipped since, 81,000 ensos; and 93rd Buzina Infantry, 7 Rank and File, kerosine in stock at rafinery at data 81.000
valida &c.
Call Flag W.
D.
A.. G. M.
behind the high-presars cranka Black, Liontleen, Captain A. . . payable on 15th proximo, transfer books closing
is 180 degrees cylinder, the crank of which Horn Trout An impulse is thus g
overy given half roro ation. The high-pressure cylinders, working on the Otto cyclo, give one impulso at each revolution, and when these were tested slouo a 12-horse power ongine developed only 89 brake horse power, while the result was 13 horse-power when the low pressi ro cylinder alsowas used. The power is therefore increase 46.2 per cent by the use of the low-pressure cylinder, without any additional fuel consumption.
alow
Publication No. 3 The undermentioned Official Publication was received in the Com mand this day. Handbook for the 15 Pr. B. L. Gua Mark. I, Field Batteries 1904.
CBXPA
date
A. S. Watson's old shares sold at $124, the nax issne sokt and is inquired after at $12. Wm. Powalls are "offering at $121. Other stocks under this heading unchanged.
The caloriile values of various fuels used in internal combustion engines haro been com. pared by L. Lori, a
French engineer, with these results in British thermal units per pound: methylated alcohol, 10,620; a mixture of equal parts of methylated alcohol and; refard American oil 19,580, With unmized gasoline, 11.200; crude Americaa al, 19.730
(II.) During absenco ou leave his horse was alcohol a little warming of the carbareter placed at the disposal of the public service before starting is necessary, on account of the Medical Board. No. 2. A medical board
will assemble at an vaporization of the spirit below 68 deg. F. The principal objection to the use of alcohol, the
of 2nd Lisat. W. F. 2nd Royal West Kent Regt. with reference to admission to the Military Hospital Victoria. Attention is invited to para. 533 Regulations for P.M.0.
Army Medical Services. The will armoga the details. Court of Inquiry.No. 4. With reference to Garrison Order No. 2 of 24th instant, the of Inquiry instead of these therein detailed. undermoutioned will be members of the Court A. Captain of 110th Mahratte Light Infantry, and an OBeer of Army Service Corps,
AREIBON ORDERS.-Leave cancelled-No. 1. instaut Major H. de T. Phillips, H.K.S.B., With reference to Garrison Ordur No. 1 of 9th
HIRANO WATER. R.G.A. having rejoined from leave of absence THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATEES, on 18th instant the uzespired portion viz 1vth-20th February 1905 is hereby cancelled.
(02 Lowever, is its cost, which, to compete with Heat etale of calute to report spon
is
Let.
gasoline, should be about 20 cents a gallon, oi Balf the pre nt value in Fran. The alcohol motor is rapidly gaining popularity in Germany, where methylated alcohol can be Lul for about 18 cents.
FOR SALE AND TO LET. TINE BUILDING SITES for Sale F
Wanchai Road; also GODOWN To Cheap,
• Apply to・・
THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD, rosmed Chartley Para, Staffordshire, for 700 The celebrated herd of white cattle that has Hoogkong, 10th February, 1905,
[272 years la to be given a new home, and it is hoped that with cars they will thrive and in crosso. The berd Lis I supposed to have become reduced to nine head. These and other wild cattle of English parka wera long regarded as direct descendants of the wild naroche, but are now GILLAND. E Beed to have come from domesticated albino
breeds. "GLENWOOD, 27, CAINZ EÓ AD. Hongko. 19th March, 1904.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
I S.
M
12265
The economy of high-pressure steam has been domonstrated on French locomotives. From erperiments on five types of engines during three years, J. Nodal has found that variations
TWO FIRST CLASS SHUPS, European PENSION FRANCAISE of speed from 25 to 60 miles an hour love little
Style, in Kowloon, Possession on or about 31st August, 1905, Moderate Rentals,
Nos. 2 and 4, SALISBURY AVENUE,
Kowloon. Inmadiate possession. Moderate
Rentals.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS' ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LE, Hongkong, 21st June, 1904.
(97
TO LET.
OFFICES in York Buildings, facing New
Post Office and Hongkong Hotel
Apply to-
HENRY HUMPHREYS, Alexandra Buildings.
Hongkong, 7th nuJany, 1905,
TO LET
$1
MYRIE, Unfurnished, Newly repaired,
Painted and Colourwashed.
No. 7, BRLILIOS TERRACE, lat Row. No. 21,
ต
3rd Row, Noe, 11 & 14,
2nd Row. BUNGALOW (Furnished), at New Torri- tory, Kowloon, 4 Rooms, low routal.
KELLETT CREST" (Furnished), Peak, for 2 months from 15th April to 30th June, 1905.
2ND FLOOR in Central position, containing Four Large Booms, Anteroom and Lavatory, &c., with use of Electric Lift Well suited for Officer.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3rd Floor, Alexandrs Buildings,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1905.
TO LET.
-
LODOWNS No. 100 and 101, Praya East,
with Water Frontage.
Apply to-
VICTORIA BUILDINGS.
Hongkong, 29th December, 1904,
TO LET,
0.1, RIPON TERRACE."
NO
A
HOUSE in
WONG-NEL-CHONG
ROAD, facing Base-course.
FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, facing the Polo Ground.
OFFICES in course of erection, CONNAUGHT ROAD (near BLAKE PIBE).
GODOWNS; PRAYA ÉAST,
Apply to
"THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.
Hongkong, 29th June, 1904.
AND RESTAURANT,
49, POTTINGER STREET, TENUE PAR MME. I. GUIOU. FIRST-CLASS COOKING BY A FRENCH Coox, Terms: $3.50 per day. Reduced Terms for an Extended Stay. Hongkong, 13th January, 1905,
29
"TANG YUEN," BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Europea Supervision. Excellent Cuisine and Accommodation.
Apply-
MANAGERESS,
Macdonnell Road
OF
FAIRALL & CO., Quson's Road Hongkong, 2nd March, 1903.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
F51
OMFORTABLY FURNISHED
ROOMS, with Boar
4pply to Mrs. MATHER,
2, Peddera. H. Hongkong, 1st January, 1892.
ON SALE,
DOUND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS, JULY, la DECEMBEE 1904. With INDEX. Price $7.50.
BOUN
On sale at the Hongkong Daily Press Office Hongkong, 25th February, 1905..
effect upon the steam consumption per horse- power hour: but that the consumption of 21 to 22 pounds par horse-power hour with a boiler pressure of 200 to 213 pounds per square inch rises to 25 to 28,5 pounds with a pressure of 100 to 125 pounde
Two of the world's interesting, mammals
have
Inspection. No. 5. The General Officer Commanding will inspect the 119th Infantry on Tuesday next the 28h instant,
To be formed up in line at 9.30 a.m. on Whitfeld Barrack Parade Ground. Dress, Marching Order, Khaki.
By Order
A. A. CHICHESTER, Major. Obief Staff Oficer.
SHAKE REPORT. Messta Erich Georg and Co. in their Weekly Share List, dcted the 2518 February, 1805. Gay-Race holidays have tended more indeed has been done in shares during the weak less to suspend operations, and very little
andor review but the tone of the market has remained steady to strong for most steeks. Tho demand rate on London closes at is. are quoted Tis. 714 to Tis. 72 for a T/T, and Tis. 72 for a three days sight private bill. Barsilver in London is quoted 27-11/16d., and Console £91.
BANK SHARES-Hongkong ant
Shangbais
lately boocas extinct without alt racting atles.white rates en Shanghai,
WM.
WHITELEY
Universaly Providers)
Ltda,
WESTBOURNE GROVE, LONDON, W. THE BIGGEST STORE IN THE WORLD.
HIGH QUALITY, MODERATE PRICES. PROMPT ATTENTION.
General Distrate Catalogue frase pagem, or Bay Departmental La sent free to bons fide applicants.
45
I
PORN, SPARKLING, INVIGORATING. THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE BAIT, Bottled in Japan by H. E. RAYNELL & Co.
BEWARE OF JAPANESE IMITATIONS.
F. BLACKHEAD & CO., AGENTS. Hongkong, 31st July, 1903.
*FOR SALE.
363
"ALUABLE SPORTING DOGS, owner
1aving Colony shortly. Apply to
1493
"SPORTING," Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 18th February, 1904,
GEO. FENWICK & CO, LD.
ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS.
THIS
T Old Established Firm especially The Works may be reached in 10 minutes from Cators for Ship and Engine Repairing.
Blake Pier by Rioksha or Electric Tram.
Launches will call alongside vossola in the harbour flying the Call Flag E.
Telephone 142
Hongkong, 2nd January, 1905.
13
MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD
AND ENGINE WORKS, NAGASAKI.
Length on Blooks
CODE WORD: "DOCK," NAGASAKI. which paid the dividend and boons of to A.1, A. B.C., Scotts and Enginearing Coder gether, 10s. Od.. at an exchange of 16. 11.9/16d.-$27.46.44 per share on 20th instant, have been done at $710 or the dividend, at which rate there are further layers; a sale at $725 for 30th April, is also reported; London quotes £76, 108, 0d., ex dividend. National are. unchanged; the 14tb ordinary aunual general meeting of shareholders will be held on 18th proximo, transferbooks closing from 4th to 18th proximo.
MARINE INSURANCE SHARES.-Unious sold at 8698 and 8700, and a fow oun bo placed at tho higher rate. China Traders are quiet at $59, while North Chinas, Yangtszes, and Cantons are unchanged,
FIRE INSURANCE SHARER.- Hongkongs contimme in demand at $345 without bringing out any alares. A few Chinas fetched 894, but at $83 there are sellers of larger quantities: the report for 1903 has just been issued, and we I shall analyze same in our next issue; it is proposed to pay a dívideral of 6 und a bonus of
Some of the Special Advantages possessed by
Allenburys Foods
•The MEN Feeds closely approximate to choqualitas tọ, and are as eity of digestion as fisternal Nik "They provide a perfect diet for the formation af fees flesh and strong bone.
The Mike Foods are obratitely like from any noxioca (1918, and besce are far superior to cow's milk u
ečtalosé lo towns, especially in hot wendbar.
No diarrtion, digantive or glomach troubles need be leased from the use of the Atterbertys" Food
The "AllenboryTM Foods are tirree in mumber, and eo graduated as in prav.de the machutest amouki of nourish.
ment that iba child is sadie se digest at the parind of life for which the foods are respect vely recommeatud.
# MILK FOOD No. 1
For Infanti fram birth to three months of age. MILK FOOD No. 2 Fot talents from three to us months of age. MALTED FOOD No. 3 For Infants of six months and upwards.
Allen & Hanburys Ltd., Lombard St. London.Eng. FEEDING
and MANAGEDIENT,
2501-1
Dasd.
BOOK No. 1 (et TATEGAML)
Extreme Length,.
503 feet.
513
**
29
***
23
77
201 "
371 feet
$50
Width of Entrance on Top Width of Entrance on Bottom... Water on Blooks at Spring Tide
DOCK No. 2 (at MUKAIJIMA.) Extreme Longle... Length on Blocks
Width of Entrance on Top Width of Entrames on Bottom... Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
38
53
22
PATENT SLIP (at KOSUGE), Can take vessels ap to 1,000 tona grOBE.
THE WORKS are well equipped with the
LATEST IMPROVEMENTS and can execute any kind of werk in SHIPBUILD- ING and MARINE ENGINEERING as well as in REPAIRING of SHIPS.
The COMPANY has BALVAGE STEAMER, 712 TONS GROSS, FITTED with POWERFUL SALVAGE PLANT READY at SHORT NOTICE. 2301
COLD STORAGE.
THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LP, have now 40,000 Cubic feet of Cald Storage availabla at East PUINT, Stores will be Open at IU A.1. and P.. daily, Sunday, excepted to receive and deliver perishable goodi
WM. PARLANE. Manager, Hongkong, 18th November, 1901
155
FOR EUROPE and AMERICA,
INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &C.,
And for
PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE ÕUTPORTS,
A COMPREHENSIVE and COMPLETE RECORD OF THE
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST is given in the
HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS, with which is incorporated
"THE CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT," Subscription, if paid in advance, $12 per annum
Postage to any part of the World $2
The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS Against FIRE at Current Ratox.
SHEWAN, TUMES & CO., Agonte. Hongkong, 18th June, 1904,
$1888
Boilers.
PURE FRESH WATER.
J. W. KEW,- Manager,
1st Floor, 37, Connaught Road Hourlong, 18th June, 1903.
290
$10.00
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS"
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(Published Quarterly.) "MONTAINING Articles of Special Interset, Profasoly Illustrated, descriptive of the people, Customs, ke.. of the Far East,
The kindly Press criticisms, both Continental Magazine has evoked is eloquent testimony of and American, that the production of this the sterling merit of the publication.
Price
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Provision and Coal Merchante, Sail
maskers, & Fresh Water supplied to
Vessels in the Harbour
KHÔNG SANG & CO.,
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Praya Central,