Page
For EUROPE & AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &c., and for
PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTFORTS
A Comprehensive and Complete Recoral of the
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
given in the
HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS,
with which is incorporated the CHINA. OVERLAND TRADE. BETOET, Subscription, paid in advance, $13 Postage to any part of per annum.
the World $2.
Hongkong Daily Press.
ESTABLISHED 1857
THE
DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE FOR 1906.
Complete Edition Small
E
$10.00 6.00
Orders may be sent to the Hongkong Daily Prem Office and to the Local Booksellera
No. 14,982, +ABƒ‡Ø#-# #^+2)=4=+=** BONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1906. D# N★+яN÷TAT-RES PRICE, $3 PER MONTH,
SPECIAL
THE
LAHMEYER ELECTRICAL CO. LD..
THE
LONDON.
*BULL DOG" BRAND FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAH MEYER WERKE
STOUT & ALE
IN SPLITS.
S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
FRANKFURT A/M.
FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION
Apply to SIEMSSEN & CO., BOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
468
TRADE
a1342
ANN
MARK
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks 375 ibe, net $4.75 per cask ar Factory. In Bags 250 lbs. net 82.80 par bag ex Factory.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CU., General Managers. Hongkong, lat Ooteler, 1905.
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE.
AQUARIUS
W. BREWER & CO.
23 & 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.
THE IMPERIAL NAVAL REVIEW AND VISIT or THE BRITISH FLEET TO JAPAN; Illustrated... $1.75 Who's Who 1906
5,50
+62
Medical Deering Year Book 1906.
To
| Kempo's
Loopold Shakespeare; Good Type, Kilnstrated
$.50
,5.50
$2.50
Home Hand-Book of Hygiene and
Bational Medicine, by Dr. Kellogg 16.30 Killarney Lakes and Fells; 12 Fine
Fagravings. Berger's Marine Egineer, 10th Ed.
SPARKLING MINERAL TABLES WATER; Qia..... Pta., & Splits. Frank Dicke, R.A., His Lite and Work
SILENT WATER; QUA.
STONE GINGER BEER.
GINGER ALE.
TONIC.
LEMONADE.
PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY is used in the Manufacture of these Beverages and by these means ABSOLUTE PURITY IS GUARANTEED.
TELEPHONE No. 76,
SOLE AGENTS—
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
Fn2771
Hongkong, 4th April, 1906,
15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
1634
CHUN
SENG.
THE TWENTIETII YEARLY GEN
TERAL MEETING of the Members of
the HONGKONG CLUB will be held in the Club House, on THURSDAY, the 26th April,
By Order,
1906, at 5 r..
C. H. GRACE,
Hongkong, 18th April, 1906.
TUITION.
Secretary, 1907
ESSONS in ENGLISH and FRENCH
Privately or in Classes Terms tooderate.
Apply to--
Care of "Daily Press" Oloo. 1901
Hongkong, 18th April, 1906.
only; to-
WANTED.
Firet-Class LEDGER-KEEPER for CAFE WEISMANN. Apply, in writing
THE CHAIRMAN, Weismann, Ltd.. 34, Queen's Road Contral
Hongkong, 18th April, 1906.
FOR SALE
NOTICE.
TO. FENWICK & CO., LD., Engineers
e., are open to receive OFFERS FOR
No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. LATE OF 51, MAIN STREET, YOKOHA MA TRAPER & TAILOR, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, & GENERAL OUTFITTER.
ALL NEW GOODS IN STOCK.
A Trial Solicited. Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Inspection Invited Hongkong, 27th May, 1905.
... 10.00
Paper Covers Cloth Covers
10,00
1.75 2,50
The Empire and the Century; with 7
Mape
15.20
Ships and Shipping, by Dowling
4.00
Nobody Knows: Illustrated by Madelize Hall; a Beautiful Child's Book The Doctor at Hume, by . Black...
1.30
5,00
TRADE
MARK
6-199
A165
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
CF
LONDON. INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALJA,
BRANDY
ESTABLISHED 1815.
****
**
***
Foster's Bridge in Brief... Round About my Peking Garden, by
Mrs. Archibald Little
085
12.00
JUST LANDED.
A VERY LARGE STOCK OF MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS AT PRICES VARTING FROM 1.00 TO 25.00.
NEW STOCK. VERY CHEAP CREAM LAID NOTE PAPER
AND ENVELOPES 10 MATEN. STEPHENS BLUE BLACK AND RED INK. STEPHENS' GUM, VARIETY OF PRICES. OUR EXTRA STRONG Bond. 9999. NOTE PAPER, MACKENZIE PIPES
MACKIE'S
(a32
WHITE HORSE CELLAR
THE UNRIVALLED SCOTCH WHISKY
$14.00 PER DOZEN.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
SOLE AGENTS.
KELLY & WALSH, LD., YORK BUILDING, CHATER ROAD.
THE GAMBLER, by K.G. Thurston... $1.75 THE NIGHTLESS CITY: THE HISTORY OF INR YOSHIwara YukwaKU. by
E. de Becker; Illustrated FRENZIED FINANCE, by T. W. Lawson 4.20 MAGELLAN'S VOYAGE AROUND THE
***
12.50
Tux BEAUTIES OF NATURE, by Lord
Avebury
..
ON THE FACE OF THE WATERS, by
F. A..Steele...
WHEN WE WERE LOVERS IN JAPAN, by
D. Sladon
...
IN
De. Nixos, by Gay Boothby THE GHOST, by Mrs. Campbell Praed ... THE MANIMAN, by Hall Caine BARLASCH OF THE GUARD, by H. Saton
Merrimon
ANISLARD LOVE STORY, by Goo Griffith MADE OF MONEY, by Dorothea Gerard .. A MATTER OF SENTIMENT, by John
Strange Winter... DELPBINE, by Curtis
INSURANCE
THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. (ESTABLISHED 1845.) Over £22,000,000
THE
Paid in Claima.
Standard is the only British Lifo Oos
having a Local Board of Directors in the Far East with full powers to accept Proposals, pay Surrenders and Claims on the spot, without | reference home.
The Oldeet and Cheapest Company in the East,
DODWELL & CO., LD., Agents.
a1563-2]
HOTELS
|HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.
Dining accommodation for 300 Porsous 163 Bedrooms
Elegantly Furnished Iteception Rooms Private Bar and Billierd hooma for Hotel
Besidents
Hydraulic Lifts to each Floor
Electric Lighting and Fans
Every Comfort
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms
Ladies' Cloak Rooms
Matron in attendance
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS
H. HAYNES, Manager
AU
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLA88 PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if
required).
Electric Passenger Elevator to each Boor. Table D'Hote at separate tables.
For Torma, &o, apply to the
MANAGER. Hongkong, 24th July, 1905,
[266
VICTORIA HOTEL.
SHAMEEN-CANTON,
On the British Concession.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO, CHINA.
In the Centre of the Prays Grande.
Both Hotels under experienced European Management,
For Cuso.
$22.50
1905
20.00
16.75
WHISKY, PALI, MALL -
20.00
JOHN WALKER & SONS'
OLD HIGHLAND-
12.50
监督
C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL
BLEND
WORLD, by A. Pigafetta; from the Original Text, with Notes, Biblio- graphy & Index, by J. A. Robertson; 2 Vole,
17.50 MAST AND SAIL IN EUROPE AND ASTA,
by H. Warington Bayth; illustrated 16.80 WITH FLASHLIGHT AND RIFLE : Rust- ING ÅDTENTURES IN 'EQUATORIAL EAST AFRICA, by U. G. Schillings ;. Illustrations, 2 Vola, MODERN THEORY OF PHYSICAL
PHENOMENA, by A. Righi BLITION IMPERIALISM & COMMERCIAL
SUPREMACY, by M. V. Berard
11)
A
21.00
4.00
RODEN'S CORNER, by II. Setou Merriman A WILK WIDOW, by A. Bouvier ... THE COLUMN, by C. Marriott...
6,00
TRINCOLOX, by D. Sladen
10.50
WHAT MEN LITE IN WOMEN, by Rev.
E. J. Hardy...
THE BONDMAN, by Hall Caine
0.80
THE SINGE AND FALL OF PORT ARTHUR,
{1፡፡
PORT WINE, INVALIDS
DOURO SHERRY, A MOROSO
20.00
by W. R. Smith; (Rentor's Corras- pondent)
10.00
13.75
20.00
6.00
THY WORLD'S COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS. WITH FRENCH, GERMAN AND SPANISH EQUIVALENTS
... 81.90 THE COMMERCIAL LAW OF ENGLAND,
by Slater 0.80
PITMAN'S MANUAL
TRAINING
OF
BUSINESS
1.85
1.85
1520
16.00
40.50
THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANCHAI PROPERTY, comprising portions of Marine
Lots Nos. 01 and 36, approximata area 43,000 ayuare feet.
For further particulars apply to the Company Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
AT THE PEAK.
N ELEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with
Dressing, Drying and Bathrooms; dis tant thirteen minutes by chair from the Tram; titted with superior baths and with hot and cold water; large Kitchen; Landry and Servants', Quartere. Can be used as one dwell-
ng or divided into two..
For Particulars and Terms, apply to-
SHEWAN, TOMÈS & Co. Hongkong, 18th March, 1905. (571
"HONGKONG DAILY PRESS" PUBLICATIONS.
"
LA TORRE
BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.
THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO
SIEMSSEN & CO..
HONGKONG AGENTS.
51a
REDUCED PRICES.
FILM or PLATE F. T. CAMERAS itted with "Ross," "Zeite," "Dallmeyer" and
Guerz" Leases, Price from $95.00 to $2000
PLATE or FILM F. F. CAMERAS, Price from $10.00 to $100.00.
MAGAZINE CAMERAS, Price from 85.00 to $40.00.
EASTMAN KODAKS, Price from $10.00 to $75.00.
W E have just larded n large consignment of Photographie Goods. We invite you to come
and inspect our new stock.
RELIGIONS OF ANCIENT CHINA, by
H. A. Giles...
JAPANESE SKETCHES, by Kakemono: JAPANESE
A. H. Edwards...
LA MORALE CHINOISE, by F. Fargenel 3.50
ORIGINES EY RESULTATS DE LA GUERRE
RUBIO JAPONAISE, by Rene Pinon 3.50 URIC ACID AS A FACTOR IN THE CAUSATION OF DISEASE, by A. Haig, M.D....
19.00 1
Prima's BUSINESS TERMS & PHRASES 1.85 E.G.M. AND DOHERTY BLACK GUT RACQUETS. AYERS' CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS BALLS. SLAZENGER'S TENNIS BALLS.
Fas1
PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES
HAIG & HAIG, LD.. DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.
3 Star, BPECIAL-The finest of all "Teg "WHISKIES at
5 Star, LIQUEURBquisite, beat in the World for Club or Private ass at
Blep drinking rank, Smoky Stuff, becsure" it comes through the SODA."
...$13.00 ...$22.0
Try HAIG & HA's WHISKIES; pure, mellow matured, non-smoky, delicate Uavour, Once tried, preferred to all others. Bole Agents for Hongkong:
2664
+
JAPAN
DIRECTORY AND CHRONICLE
OF THE FAR EAST DIRECTORY OF PROTESTANT MISSIONARIES IN CHINA. JAPAN AND COREA. TEMPORARY MINING REGULA.
TIONS IN CHINA REGULATIONS FOR RAILWAY
CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA. TRADE MARK REGULATIONS
IN CHINA FROM HONGKONG TO CANTON, BY THE PEARL RIVER-"A Book for the Globetrotter," by Capt. 0. V. LLOYD; with Maps aud
810,00
4.60
0.50
0,50
0.95
MITSUI
LANE, CRAWFORD &
196
CO.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
FROM DOTSMOUTH TO PEKING,
VIA LADYSMITH, WITH A NAVAL BRIGADE (Crains of H.M.S. Terrible)
MOUNTINGS OF NAVAL GUNS and their Subsequent Use with the Ladysmith Relief Colwn WARLIKE EXPLOITS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY, by J. E. Featherstonbaugh
Cheng Wang's CALLED OUT: or the
Rc- Daughter, an Anglo-Chizete
Chas. J. H. Haloomba by ADƏ, POLITICAL OBSTACLES TO MIS- SIONARY SUCCESS IN CHINA
EXCHANGE RATES OF
HONGKONG English Mail deya
to 1904 1874 BOMBAY RATES OF
1,00
1.00
A.
TACK
& CO.
26. DES VIEUX BOAD, HONGKONG.
NEW SEASON'S GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER.
JUST ARRIVED.
1.00 MATERIALS of the VERY LATEST and MOST FASHIONABLE Designs, Con-
sisting of:-
CASHMERES, ANGOLAS. TWEENS, FLANNELS, BLACK aud BLUE
SERGES, &o, &c, &c.
SPECIAL TROPICAL DRESS SUITINGS.
F. BLACKHEAD & Co
COALS.
BUSSAN KAISHA MITSUI & CO)
HEAD OFFICE-1, SURCOA-cno, TOKYO, LONDON BRANCH:-34, TAMD STEEPT, E.C. HONGKONG BRANCH-PRINCs's BUILDINGS, ICH HOUSE Staenz
OTHER BRANCHES
New York, Ban Francisco, Bamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Mazila, Amos, Shanghe, Chefco, Tientsin, Newobwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaks, Kobe, Kuro, Shimonoseki, Moji, Wakomaten. Karatan, Nagasaki, Knchirotu, Sasobe, Maidzura Müke, Hakodate, Taipeh, &c.
Telegraphic Address: "MITSUI" (A,B.C. and A 1 Code) CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Areenals and the Stat: Kailways; Trincipal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Stearners. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famone Mitke, Tagawa, Yamane and Ida Coal Mines; ari SOLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Fajinotana, Mameda, Mannours, Onoura Ofanji.
Bezshara Trubskurg, Koshinetani, Yoshio, Yunokibara, and other Coala,
8. MINAMI, Manager, Hongkong.
112-
HIRANO.
2.00
5
AT
2,00
AT BONGKONG, English Mait Days 1893 to 1905
1.00
0.20 &0.30
1,00
0.75
39
0.75
"
0.75
11
0.50
SKETCH OF THE WEST RIVER..
0.25
LANE. CRAWFORD Hongkong, 27th March, 1906.
& CO.
Hongkong, 10th August, 1905.
MAIL TABLES, for 1905
PLAN OF VICTORIA
KOWLOON
PEAK
NEW TERRITORY CANTON
ALL ORDERS RECEIVE THE MOST CAREFUL AND PROMPT ATTENTION.
FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED.
k
THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE EAST,
THE HIRANO MINERAL WATER CO., LD, KOBE.
AGENTS: F. BLACKHEAD & CO.
[1905
Every Comfort and Convenience for Resident and Tourists.
WH. FARMER. Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTU
CHINA);
MACAO.
Hmanagement and most atriot supervision
re-opened, ander Europaso
as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of a home.
A most pleasant retreat those desirous of a few days rest and quiet
Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a slit to the istorical and picturesque colony of MassO.
Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong One steamer (6.8. Houngshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with bith
three centres.
Cable Address=="BOAVISTA." For Terme, apply
a221
THE MANAGER.
HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAN
7,00 a.m
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITETS-
IN LIQUIDATION.
TIME TABLE.
WEEE DAYS.
7.30, to 8.00 .....Every 10 minutes." 9.00 to 8,80 ....Every 15 minutes. 8.30 am to 9.80 4.m....Every 10 minutos. 9.30 .. to 11.00 am, ...Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 12.45 p.....Every 15 minuten. 12.45 pm to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minuter. 1.16 p.m. to 1.45 p....Every 16 minutes, 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p....Every 10 minutes. 2.15 pm, to 8.00 p.....Every 16 minutes. 3.50 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. ...Every 15 minutes, 5.00 pm. to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes,
NIGHT CARE- 8,45 p.m. & 9,00 p.m., 9.46 to 11.15 p.m.,
every
hone SATURIATE. Extra cars at 11,30 pm, and 11.45 p.m. SUNDAYS. 9.00 ans to 9.00 a....Every 15 minutes. 0,00 am to 9.80 am....Evory 30 minutes.j 9.30am to 10.30 a.m....Every 15 minutes 10.30 am to 11.00 am....Every 10 minutes. 12.00 Neen to 100 pan....Every 10 minutes, 1.00 pm to 5.00 p.m. Every 15 minutes. 5.00 pm to 6.0 om....Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 70% ...Every 15 minutes. 700 pm to 8.00 p.Every 10 minutes.
GHT CARS at 8.4 p.m. &9.00 p.m., 9,45 to
11.15 p.m., es half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com- any's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Doa Vana Bord Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Liquidators. Hongkong, 18th July, 1906.
780