FORTMTM EUROPE & AMERICA. INDIA; MUSTHALLA, 3o. and for Pervin ResİDENTS ÄT THE
A Comprubowaive and Complete Record of the
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
is given in the HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS,
with which is incorporated the CHINAOVERLAND TRADE REPORT Subsoription, paid in advance,
812 per annum. Postage to any
part of the World $2,
Hongkong Daily Press.
ESTABLISHED 1857
No. 15,837. 城七十三百八千五萬一第 日一初月元年元統宜 HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 1909.
WATSON'S
EFFERVESCING
LIVER SALT
Highly Recommended for all Derangements. of the Stomach and Liver.
興昌商英
THE PACIFIC COAST LUMBER MILLS, LTD.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA.
MANUFACTURESS OF
DOUGLAS FIR (OREGON PINE)
TIMBERS
YOR
DOCK-YARDS: DECKING, SHEATHING, TIMBERS, SPARS, & TELEPEONA NO. 75.
A. S. WATSON & CO. RAILWAYS: SLEEPERS, TIMBERS, PILES AND CAR-STOCK.
LIMITED,
THE HONGKONG DISPENSAḤY.
ESTABLISHED A.d. 1841.
Shipments made direct from our Saws to the Commmer in South China.
THOS. W. KYDD, Oriental Representative, Office No. 30, Prince's Buildings, Opposite King Edward Hotel.
Hongkong. [1565
Telephone 373.,
Hongkong, 14th November, 1908.
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S. MOUTRIE & CO..
LIMITED.
THE HOME
OF THE
VICTOR
NEW RECORDS.
BY
EVERY MAIL
WATKINS
RED CROSS WHISKY
IS THE BEST.
THE SECRET OF ITS POPULARITY IS INSIDE
EVERY BOTTLE.
PRICE $14 PER DOZEN.
WATKINS LIMITED.
CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,
31, Queen's Rond Central,
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1909.
OVER 200 MACHINES
ANT
20,000 RECORDS.
TO SELECT FROM
THE LARGEST AND MOST
UP-TO-DATE STOCK
IN THE FAR EAST.
Hongkong, 1st October, 1908.
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.
ESTABLISHED) 1815.
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BRANDY
to add.
the King
BOVRIL
is ALL beef-prime" beef in a readily digestible form.
#D=+=AIEXT-XXG PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.
CHAMPAGNES.
POMMERY & GRENO.
BOLLINGER & CO.
QIESLER & 00.
POL ROGER,
LANSON PERE ET FILS.
DUC DE MONTEBELLO.
IRROY &
CO.
PAUL DOUMMIER & CO..
LOUIS RENAU,
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
WINE & SPIZIT MERCHANTS,
Hongkong, 12th December, 1908.
15; Queen's Road Central, £35
JOHN ROBERTS & COMPANY. LTD.
UN
BILLIARD TABLE MAKERS, BOMBAY.
NDERTAKE to Supply a First-class Full Sized BILLIARD TABLE, design No. 1, to following Specification, viz.: On Eight Massive Turned Legs, raised panals to Carved Bracket Enees, Screwed Mouldings, double bolted, best Welsh Slate Bed, extra henry solid cushion rails fitted with our new low set Express Cushions, patent invisible Pocket Plates best Whipcard Pockets, Biz Chalk Cups, Superfine. West of England Cloth, and patent adjusting toes, with lever for levelling, complete with the following accessorise :-- 12' Selected Asal Cues.
I Bait Best with Patent Brass Head.
1. Billiard Rast with Patent Brass Head.
1 Fong: Butt.
Mid Butt.
1 Bilhard Marking Board.
1 Dust Cover for Table.
Straightedge and ✈ Circle.
1 Best Spirit Level:
1. Smoothing Trou with Shoe.
1 Wall Che Hack.
1 Wall Butt Back
1 Bot Billiard Kalas, Framed.
1 Best Billiard Brush.
1 Bet "Crystalute” or “Bonzoline Bild, Balls.
1 Bor Best Cue Tips, assorted.
1 Cue Tip Fastener with File.
1 Bottle Cue Cement.
1 Bot Silk Spats.
12 Doren Best White Chalk.
Fraked and delivered fren on Board Hongkong or Shanghai Harbour for the sum of
Rs. 1,400 nett:
Tatrated price lists giving prices and particulars of everything pertaining to billiard. can be had on application from the Offees of this pager.
Hongkong, 1st April, 1904.
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TRADE
The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Franco-British Exhibition has been awarded to
“WHITE HORSE
WHISKY.
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TO HIS MAJESTY
THE KING. By Royal Appointment.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SOLE AGENTS.
Estab. 1742.
Quality
the Secret of Subqual $15 PER DOZ.
[$34
NOTE-Any persons proved guilty of re-filling our empty Lottles with inferier Whisky
bat will be refused supplies.
BREWER & CO., LIMITED,
PEDDER STREET-Adjoining Main Entrance HONGKONG HOTEL. TELEPHONE, No. 696.
TENNIS RACKETS.
MARK
MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD. LAGAVULIN Distillery, IsLAY, MALT-MILL
P
CRAIGELLACHIE „
ALLVIT
Per Case
$22:50
20.00
17.00
WHISKY, PALL MALL
20.00
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JOHN WALKER & SONS"
OLD HIGHLAND: 6. P. & 00.8 SPECIAL
BLEND
12.5
10.50
PORT WINE, INVALIDS
DOURO
20.00
13,50
SHERRY, FINO SUPERIOR
14.75
$5
LA TORRE
16.00
OLD EAST INDIA
18.50
AMOROSO
20.00
ROYAL AMONTILLADO
23,00
CURIO SOLERA
26.50
Qrs. 40.00 Prs. 42.00
F. DOMBALLE). M. MAILLE
Propriétaires.
THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY-SHIPPED TO
Football Guide and How to play. "Soccer,"
by 8. Bloomer, How to play Water Polo.
SIEMSSEN & CO..
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks 375 lbs. net $5.50 per cask ex Factory In Bags 250 lbs. net $3.45 per hag ex 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,
BEST WINES ANd Liquora ŠurpLIED,
Special arrangements for a long stay.
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PEAK TRAMWAYS
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE
WEEK DAYS.
COMPANY
7.00 a.m. 7.30 am to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m....Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 1245 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m... Every 10 minutes. 1.16 p.m. to 1.45 pm... Frery 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15pm... Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.. to 3.00 pm.... Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00pm. Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.....Erory 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS, 8.45 p.m. & 9.00 pm. 9.45 to 11.15 p.m.
every hour. SATURDAYS. Extra Cars at 11.30 pm and 11.45 p.m. BUNDATE.
8.00 .. to 900 am. Every 15 minutes. 9.00 am to 930am...Every 30 minutos. 9.30a.m. to 10.30 sm. ...Every 15 minutes. 10.00 am to 11.00a.m....Every 10 minutos. 11.45am to 12.00 Noon...Every 15 minutes. 12.00Nocuto, 1.00p.m....Every 10 minutos. 100 p.m. to 5.00pm...Every 16 minutes. 5:00 p.m. to 6.00p.m. Every 10 minutes. 6.00p.m. to 7.00p.m. Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS at 8.45 jm. &900 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 pin,, every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Dos Very Bond Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON; General Manageri Hongkong. 9th May, 19074-
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BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. -
HONGKONG AGENTS.
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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, $98, $40 & $45.
BLUE AND BLACK SERGES, VICUNAS, &c. AT $35, 838 & $40.
CASHMERE TROUSERS FANCY VESTS OVERCOATS
DRESS SUITS SILK LINED
DRESS: DINNER SUITS SILK LINED
A NEW CONSIGNMENT OF SLAZENGER'S “DOHERTY " BLACK GUT.
GOLF BALLS.
SPALDING'S WIZARD WITH BLUE DOT.
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.
How to Bwim and Save Life, by C. M.
Daniels. Golf Chile, by James Braid,
.
Rugly. Guide and How to playTM" Rugby," by
Old International
Cricket Guide and How to play "Cricket,"
by Prince Ranjitsenhj.
How to Run 100 Yards by J. W. Morton. How to Sprint.
Lava Tennis Guide by P. A. Valle. Base Ball Guide, by Henry Chadwick.
SHACKELL'S
[=32
SEAL RED PRINTING INK
IS ABSOLUTELY THE BRIGHTEST RED ON THE MARKET.
SAMPLE: GRATIS
SHACKELL EDWARDS & CO. LTD.
PRINTING INK MAKERS.
ESTABLISHED 1786.
A LING & CO..
HEAD OFFICE 5, BED LION PASSAGE, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.
Hongkong, 16th October, 1907,
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JUST LANDED
$19 14 $16 $7.50 $8.50 $1
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
$35 $40
$75 $85
KODAK FILMS
$70 $80
NOTE:All above Materials are quite NEW, and of the very best quality and Latest Patterns.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
Hongkong, 11th January, 1909
A TACK & CO..
26, DEN VEUX BOAD, CENTRAL.
Hongkong, 7th January, 1909
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19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS STORE
Photographic Goods of every Denèription
In Stock
Developing and Printing Undertaken. Hongkong, Jist July, 1907.
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HOTELS
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.
Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. Well Furnished Reception Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel
Residents.
Electric Lifts to each Floor. Electric Lighting and Fans. Telephones on every Floor.
Every Comfort.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms
Ladies' Cloak Rooms.
Matron in attendance.
CHARGER MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS,
A. F. DAVIES, Manager.
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KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Coll Water throughout, Electrically Lighted; Electric Faus (if
required).
Electric Passenger Blerator to asch floor. Table D'Hule at neparate tables,
For Terms, &c., upply to the
Hongkong, 24th July, 1995,
MANAGER.
"KINGSCLERE,'
PRIVATE HOTEL.
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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD. Telephone No. 134.
"SACHBOLA." Telegraphic Address:A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed. ELECTRIC LIGHT Hot and Cold Water
throughout Billiards, Tennis, Croquet, putting green and fine stabling for horses.
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BRAESIDE, PRIVATE HOTEL
97
CITANDING in its own-grounds-with-Tonnis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Farnished Rooms. every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour. Telephone, No. 690.
Apply to MES. F. W. WATTS,
"Braaside," 20, Macdonnell Bund. Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. [044 ORIENTAL HOTEL
TELEPHORE 197
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Mr. M. MATTHAEY, Propristros, A thoroughly First-Class-and-Up-to-Date-Hotel-
Large and Airy Roone, affording every comfor to Residents and Tourists:.
Table D'Hute at Separate. Tables.. MODERATE RATES. Telegraphic address: "Comfort," Hongkong.
For Farticulars, apply to
M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.
Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.
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"BOA VISTA” (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA). MACAO.
THE Hotel is under European manage- ment and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place,
All comforts of a home,
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of i a few days rest and quiet.
Comfortable accostumadation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesque Jolony of Macao.
Marag is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong Two steamers (6.6. Sui du and Sué Tai) daily to and from, Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.
Cable Address" BOAVISTA.”. For Terms, apply to $196)
THE MANAGER.
VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON, MANAGER-Me. H. HAYNER. Telegraphic address--" VICTORIA, SHAMEEN.
SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO.. MANAGER ME. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic oddrces——" FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED, Every information and Special attention given to Totiriats. REASONALE RATES,
26237
WM. FARMHE.
Proprietor.
COLD STORAGE.
THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LAD
have now 40,000 Cubic Feet: of Gold Stöngə available at East POINT. Stores will be Open' xt 10 AM sad 4 PM. daily, Bunday ekpèpted, to receive and deliver perishable goods.
G. K. HAXTON, Manager, Hongkong 1st April, 1900.
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