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'BULL DOG" BRAND STOUT & ALE
REDUCED PRICES.
FILM or PLATE F. P. CAMERAS fitted with "Ross," "Zeiss," "Dallmeyer," and
"Goers" Lenses, Price from $95.00 to $200.00,
PLATE or FILM F. P. CAMERAS, Prico from $10.00 to 5100.00.
MAGAZINE CAMERAS, Price from $500 to $4000.
EASTMAN KODAKS, Price from 810.00 to 75.00.
E have just landed a large consignment of Photograpble Goods. We invite you to come
and inspect our new stock.
A. TACK & CO.
IN SPLITS.
W
4. S. WATSON & CO..
LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
LANE,
1342
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY·
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Coska 375 lbs, not $4.75 per cask es Factory. In Bags 250 lbs. met $2,80 per bag ex Factory.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CU
General Managera. Hongkong, 1st October, 1905.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
AT THE PEAK.
(8277)
N ELEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with
Aression, Drying and Bathrooms, dis
tant thirteen minutes by chair from the Tram fitted with superior baths and with hot and cold water; large Kitchen; Laundry and Servants' Quarters, Can be used as ons twell-
ug or divided into two
For Particulars and Terms, apply to-
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. 1571 Hongkong, stb. March, 1905.
G
NOTICE.
EQ. FENWICK & CO., LD., Engineers
26, DES VŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
29
CRAWFORD & CO.
LADIES'
DEPARTMENT.
JUST RECEIVED A NEW SHIPMENT OF
SUMMER
COSTUMES
IN MUSLIN, LINEN, COTTON, ETC.
LADIES TRIMMED HATS.
L TEST LONDON AND PARIS STYLES.
BLOUSES, UNDERSKIRTS, BOOTS AND SHOES.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906.
THE
LAHMEYER
THE
HIRANO.
THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE EAST,
THE HIRANO MINERAL WATER_CO., LD. KOBE.
Hongkong, 16th August, 1905.
C.
AGENTS: F. BLACKHEAD & CO.
[1905
"
LAZARUS & CO.,
HIGH
CALCUTTA.
DESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF
CLASS
FURNITURE
BILLIARD TABLE MAKERS.
IMPORTERS oF ARTISTIC WALLPAPERS AND TEXTILE FABRICS. LARGE STOCKS OF CARPETS AND FLOOR CLOTHS.
C. LAZARUS & CO., CALCUTTA.
**MAHOGANY, CALCUTTA.” A. B. C. CODE, 5TH EDITION.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:
TRADE
[*89
ELECTRICAL CO. LD..
LONDON.
&o., are open to receive OFFERS FOR FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAHMEYER WERKE
THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANCHAI PROPERTY, comprising portions of Marine Lots Nos. 31 and 36; approximate arca 43,090 sjubro feet,
For further parfionlars apply to the Company. Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.
WANTED
DOCTOR WANTED.
1136
set as SURGEON on an Emigrant
Tuamer
For Particulars, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRF. Hongkong, 23rd A prîl, 1906,
WANTED.
FRANKFURT A/M.
D. MESEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.
FOR ESTITES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION
Apply to
TRADE
[94%
OMPETENT STENOGRAPHER asi TYPIST for Yokohama. State age, salary, and experience to-
Rox 1358. Hongkong, 21st April, 1906.
MARK
TELEPHONE No. 75,
BOLE AGENTS
(932
TONIC.
LEMONADE.
MABK
MACKIE'S
1475--1
WHITE HORSE CELLAR
THE UNRIVALLED SCOTCH WHISKY
$14.00 PER DOZEN.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
SOLE AGENTS.
HOTELS
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIBET-CLASS and Up-to-DaTE.
Dining accommodation for 300 Persons 163 Bedrooms
Elegantly Furnished Reception Rooms Private Bar and Billiard Rooms for Hotal
Bosidonta
Hydraulic Lifts to each Ficor Electric
Lighting and Fans
Every Comfort
Ladies' Afternoon Tea RoomK
Ladies' Cloak Rooms
Mistron in attendance
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS
H. HAYNES, Manager
D)
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooma.
Private Bar and Bliliard-Room,
Hot and Cold Water throughout.
Electrically Lighted, Electrio · Fans (f
required).
Electric Passengor Elevator to each Boor. Table D'Hote si separate tables.
For Terms, ko,, apply to the
MANAGER
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
[1951
VICTORIA HOTEL.
SHAMEEN-CANTON,
On the British Concessiu,
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO, CHINA.
In the Centre of the Prays Grande.
Both Hotels ander experienced European Management.
Every Comfort and Convenience for Residents and Tourists.
$165
458
1520
W. BREWER & CO.
23 & 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.
BAY
0.40
...
0,40
WM. FARMER,
Proprietor.
"
"BOA VISTA (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA); MACAO.
AQUARIUS
SPARKLING MINERAL TABLES WATER; QU»., Pts, & Splits. Threshing Floor, by J. S. Fletcher...
SILENT WATER; Qts.
STONE GINGER BEER.
GINGER ALE.
PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY is used in the Manufacture of these Beverages and by these mesos ABSOLUTE PURITY IS GUARANTEED.
UNION ASSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
Hongkong, 411 April, 1908.
CHUN
£10,000,000. £2,750,000.
oro
ESTABLISHED 1815′′
****
1834
n499
CO.,
INSURANCES
COMMERCIAL
Assets exceed.
Annual income exceeds...
THE following Classes of "business
undoriakon --
Life, Fire, Marine, Typhoon, Accident, Plate Ginse, Fidelity Guarantee, including the guarantee of Receivers, Trustees" and Adminis fration Bonds.
The Company is also prepared to undortske
of the following Offices, Tiz. :--
auy of
Exucator of Wills.
Trustee of Wills.
Trustee of Bottlements.
Trosten for Charitable and other Instilations.
Trustee for Debenture Holders.
W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,
Branch Manager and Underwriter.
Hongkong, 7th April, 1906,
1830
TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN-
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TOTAL FUNDS at Sist Decomes, 1994
I.
£17,161,299.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL..... 2,750,000
PAIN-UP CAPITALOUD
II. FIES FUN18 . - -- -- -- --- ---
The Undersigned, AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS
against. FIRE at Tarrant Rates.
-SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Ageatr.
(1567
Hongkong, S0th June, 1995.
L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company are prepared to accept Risk against Fire at current rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO.
2 Hongkong, 1st January, 1904. AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN- SURANCE C0.
TH
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
HE Undersigned, having been apprin AGENTS for the above Company, prepared to ACCEPT BISKS aguinal I at Current Rates.
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & CO.. Hongkong, 21st April, 1897
Agents.
113
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
SENG.
No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. LATE OF 51, MAIN STREET,YOKOHAMA TRAPER & TAILOR, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, & GENERAL OUTFITTER. ALL NEW GOODS IN STOCK.
A Trial Solicited. Fit and Batisfaction Guaranteed. Inspection Invited Hongkong. 27th May, 1905.
CUTLER, PALMER &
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
Ст
LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.
PORT WINE, INVALIDS
SHERRY, AMOROSO
LA TORRE BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.
Gambler, by Author of John Chilcote,
M.P.
Portreeve, by Eden Phillpotts... The Man with Opals, by A. Wilson Barrett Pilkington, by W. Caine.
First it was Ordained, by Guy Thorne Beauty Shop, by D. Woodroffa
A Specimen Spinster, by Yeigh
The Romance of the Fountain, by Hamilton
Cout
be
Tongues of elly Cale
by Sherwood Stars of Destiny by Trascolt
The Parson's Woud, by Simpson
The Web of the Past, by Cromartie The Diflealt Way, by Dearmer
Love in the Lists, by Montgomery.... The Prophet of the Poor... Imperial Naval Review and an Account of the Visit of the British Fleet to Japan
.
ench $1.75
Jackal, by Coulson Keruchan... Dr. Nikola, by Boothby Through Race Glasson, by F. E. Vincent 0.75
management and most strict suporriston
What Men Like Most in Women, by Hardy 0,75 HAS been re-opened under Europeso as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of a home.
Barlosch of the Guard, by H. S. Merriman · 0.40 2.00 My System, by J. F. Müller The Chinese at Home. by Emails Bard... 5.50 Children of Far Cathay, by C. Halcombe 3.50
Boxing Glovke, Indian Clubs, DumbBELLA, TENNIS KACKETS. TENNIS BALLS, TENNIS POLESs, Cricket Bats, CRICKET BALLS, AC.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of ⚫ few days' rest and quiet
Comfortable accommodation for travelers paying a visit to the istorical and picturesote Bolony
of MACAO.
Macao is 40 miles south-wem of longkong One steamer (8.8. Heungskan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from PLAYING CARDS, SETS OF BRIDGS, WHIST, | Canton, give easy communication with both
PięDET, Beziqua, Wrist Markens, | these centree. BUDOR MABEBER.
DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOES, DICE.
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PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES
07
HAIG & HAIG, LD., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.
5 Star, SPECIAL-The finest of all "Peg" WHISKIES at...
5 Star, LIQUEUR-Exquisite, best, in the World for Club or Private ure at
Stop drinking rank, Smoky Stuff, because it comes through the SODA."
...£3.00 ...$22.00
Try HAYO & HAIG'S WHISKIES; pare, mellow matured, non-smoky, delicata Javor! Once tried, preferred to all others. Sole Agents for Hongkong.
2664
JAPAN
F. BLACKHEAD & Co
BUSSAN
COALS.
KAISHA
MITSUI & CO)
HEAD OFFICE -1, BURUGA-CHO, TOKYO. LONDON BRANCH ~34, LIVE STARET, E.C. HONGKONG BRANCH PRINOD'S BUILDINGS, Ich House STEDM
OTHER BRANCHES
Nur York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Bourabaya, Manila. Amoy, Shanghai, Chefoo, isntein, Newohwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kare, Shimonaki, Moji, Wakamatan Karaten, Nagasaki, Kuchinatna, Sasebo, Maidenru Miike, Hakodate. Taipeh, &c.
BRANDY
For Cake.
$22.50.
MITSUI
€87,500 0
.3,001,266 12 &
***
**
WHISKY, PALL MALL
20.00
16.75
20.00
JOHN WALKER & SONS*
OLD HIGHLAND-
12.50
0. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL
BLEND
10:50
20.00
=
13.75
20.00
16.00
40.50
134
DOURO
Talegraphic Address: “MITSUI" (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes)
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Nary and Arsenals and the State Teilways; rincipal Railway Corapanies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mai and Freight Stosmora. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Milke, Tagawe, Tamane and Ida Coal Mines; and SOLE AGENTS for Hokoka, Hondo, Kanada, Fajinotana, Mamads, Mannours, Oneurs Otenji.
Sasahara Teuta kuro, Yoshinatani, Yoshio, Yunokibars, and other Coals.
8. MINAMI, Manager, Hongkong.
12
CANADA ACCIDENT ASSURANCE CO.
HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL.
VIDS COMPANY issues the most Liberal and Clear Policy over offered in the East. DOUBLE BENEFITS for TRAVEL ACCIDENTS. FEVER, TYPHOID, aud SMALLPOX Covered. Policies written, HERE, in any currency.
SONGKONG OFFICE:--14, Des Voeux Road Central.
THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO
SIEMSSEN & CO..
HONGKONG AGENTS.
GRANT & LESLIE,
Geceral Agents for China.
GEO. GRIMBLE,
Manger, Hongkong.
(777
Cable Addres--"BOAVIFTA." For Terms, apply
6221
THE MANAGER,
A. LING & Ov..
FURNITURE STORE, PLATED GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, &c. &c.; and FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE.
68, QUEEN'S KOAD CENTRAL. Hangkona. 21st September, 1903,
COLD STORAGE.
[902
THE HONGKONG IS CURPANT, LD.
have now 40,000 Cubic feet of Caid Storage available at East POINT. Bwros will bs Open at 10A.M. and 4 P.M. daily, Sunday excepted to receive and deliver perelubie goods.
WM. PARLANE, Manager, Tengkong, 18th November, 1941..
{47
HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TEAM
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED,
IN LIQUIDATION.
7.00 AJ0. 7,30
CINE TABLE.
WEER DAY.
4. to 8.00 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.00 am. to 8,20 a.m. ...Every 15 minutes, 8.30 am to 9.30 am... Every 10 minutes, 9.30a.m. to 11.00 u.m, ...Every 15 minutes. 11.30 a.m. to 12,45 p.m....Every 15 minutoa, 18.46 pm to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.18 pm, to 1.45 p....Every 15 minutes. 1.45 pm, to 2.15 p.m. Every 10 winales. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00p.m....Ere.y 10 minutos. 3.80 p.m. to 6.00p.....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 pan; to 8.00 p.....Every 10 winates.
NIGHT CARIN. 8.45 p.m. & 9,00 p.m., 946 to 11.16 jan 470ry hour.
RATUULAI6.
Extra mes at 11.30 p.m. and 11,45 p.m.
GUNVAYE.
9.08 am to 9.00 a. ...Every 15 minutes! 9.00 am to 9.30 am....Every 30 minutes. 9.80 am, to 10.30 .m. Every 15 minut 1030m, to 11.00a.m....Every 10 minutes. 1200 Noon to 100 paa.........Every 10 minutos. 150 to 5.0.Every 15 minutes. 6.00 nm. to 8.0 .....Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to, 7.DU ...Every 15 minutos. 700 psi to 8.00 p ....Every 10 minutes,
GHT CARS af 8.9 p.m. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to
11.15
"y balf hour. SPECIAL CARs by arrangement at the Com- pany's Qfice, Alexandra Buildings, Doa Von Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPETS & SON, Idquidators.
769
Hongkong, 13th July, 1905,