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CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA
CHATER ROAD.
Hongkong. 1st October, 1908.
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ESTABLISHED 1815.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Caaks 375 lbs. not 85.50 por cask ex Factory In Bugs 250 lbs. net 83.45 per bag ox Factory
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908,
THE GRAND HOTEL. DIVISION STREET, KOBE.
FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.
COMFORTABLE & AIRY BEDROOMS. Situated in close proximity to the Harbour and Railway Station.
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£18,114,624
Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Babeoribed Capital Paid-up Capital..
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TEAMWAYS LIMITED.
TIME TABLE,
WERK DAYS.
COMPANY
7.00 a.m. 7:30a.m. to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.30a.m. to 11.00 s.m....Every 15 miantes. 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p...Every 15 minutas. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 pm to 1.45 p.m. Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2:15 pm Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00 pm....Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00pm....Every 15 minutes. 5.00p.m. to 8.00 pm. Every 10 minutes. 8.45 pm. & 9.00 pm, 9.45 to 11.15 p.m.
Extre
8.00
KIGHT CARS.
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every
SATURDAYS.
Cars at 11.30 pm and 11.45 p.m.
to 900 m. Every 15 minutes.
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BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR ONE MONTH OF OUR SUPERB STOCK
OF SUITINGS AT THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONAL PRICES
FOR CASH.
SCOTCH AND CHEVIOT TWEED SUITS ANGOLAS, CASHMERES AND LLAMAS AT $35, $38, $40 & $45.
BLUE AND BLACK SERGES, VICUNAS, &c. AT $35, $38 & $40.
CASHMERE TROUSERS FANCY VESTS OVERCOATS
·9.00 nm. to: 930 am.....Every 30 minutes... 9.30 am, to 10.30 am.....
1.Every 15 minutes. 10.00 a.m. to 1100 am.....
m...Every 10 minutes. 11.45 a.m. to 12.00 Noon...Every 15 minutes. 1200 Noonto 1.00 pm....Every 10 minutes. 100 p.m. to 5.00 pm....Every 15 minutes, 5.00 p.m. to 6.00p.m.... Every 10 minuter. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 pm....Every 15 minutes, 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm....Every 10 minutes NIGHT CARS at 8.45 p.m. & 9.00 pm., 9.45 to 11.15 pm, svery half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Coinpany's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux Road Central
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SÓN, General Managers,
[1374 Hongkong 9th May, 1907.
DRESS SUITS SILK LINED DRESS DINNER SUITS SILK LINED.
NOTE:--All above Materials are quite NEW, and of the
$12 $14 $16
$7.50 $8:50 $10
$35 $40
$75 $85
$70 $80
687,500 0 0 II. Fire Funds 3,055,374 15 7
The Undersigned, AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
Agents Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.
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AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN.
SURANCE CO.
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
THE Undersigned, having been appointert AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Bates,
WM. MEYERINK & CO., Agente. Hongkong, 5th September, 1908.
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THE GLOBUS INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
HE having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, tre prepared to ACCEPT BISKS against FIRE
at Current Bates,
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 13th August 1906.
DR. M. H. CHAUN.
THE Intest Method of the AMERICAN
TSYSTEM OF DENTISTRY.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTEAL, From the University of Pennysilvania, USA. Hongkong, 17th April, 1907. [1261
TEN TING
SURGEON DENTIST.
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY MODERATE.
Consultation Free:
Hongkong, 21st September, 1905.
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very best quality and Latest Patterns DAVID CORSAR & SON'S
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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NAVY BOILED LONG FLAX
RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING A
ABNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.
Sole Agents,
A TACK & CO..
26, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTRAL. Hongkong, 7th January, 1909.
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A LING & CO..
19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS STORE.
Photographic Goods of every Description
in Stock.
Developing and Printing Undertaken. Hongkong, 31st July, 1907. [1448
NEW CARTRIDGES.
BY popular English Manufacturers. In
all Bores and Bizes.
SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED SHOTS. From No. 10 to 888G, at 86, 87 and 77.50 Pur 100, SPORTING REQUISITES And AIR GUNS in Variety.
Inspection Invited.
WM. SCHMIDT & Co. Hongkong, 26th October, 1906.
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AUTOMATIO BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.65 m.m. With CHAMBER for 8 CARTRIDGES FIRING 8 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1907,
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AUTOMATIC
MAUSER
PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.63 zá.m. With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 SHOTS in'2 SECONDS.
CARLOWITZ & Co. Agentă. Hongkong, 13th March, 1907.
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VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-ME. H. HAYNES. Telegraphic address VICTORIA, SHAMEEN.
SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO. MANAGER-Mr. H. N. BEAUKEFATRE. Telegraphic address→→→ FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF FRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention pivan to Tourists, REASONALE RATES.
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WM. FARMER,
Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA ”** (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA). MACAO.
/ VHB Hotel, is under European" manage-
ment and most strict anporvision as food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of a home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of a few days rest and quiet. -
Comfortable accommodation for travellera paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony
of Macao.
Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong - Two steamers: (e.s. Sui An and Suž Tai) daily lo and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give essy communication with both these centres.
Cable Address" BOAVISTA.”. For Terms, apply to a196]:
THE MANAGER..
COLD: STORAGE.
THE HỘNGKONG- ICE COMPANY, LTD.
Tayo move 10,000 Cabic Fest of Cold Etorage. svailable at EAST POINT. Stores wil Be Open at 10 4.3. and 4 P., daily, Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goodo
G. K. HAXTON, Manager. [48 Hongkong 1st April, 1908,