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for EUROPE & AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, So, and for PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPORTS
A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
is given in the
HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS,
with which is incorporated the
CHINAOVERLAND TEADEREPORT
Subscription, paid in advance,
$12 per annum. Postage to any
part of the World $2.
Hongkong Daily Press.
Appointment
io II.M. the King,
BOVRIL
is ALL beef-prime
beef in a readily digestible form.
ESTABLISHED 1857
No. 15,854.
魏四十五百八千五萬一第
日二月元年元銃宜 HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 1909.
五拜肅號二十月二年九零百九千一英港香
TRADE
The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Franco-British Exhibition has been awarded to
THERMOS FLASKS
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,
LARGE AND SMALL SIZES.
ESTABLISHED 1815.
HOT or COLD beverages maintained at original temporature for 24 hours.
INVALUABLE TO SPORTSMEN.
A.S. WATSON & CO..
LIMITED,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
OF
LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.
BRANDY
PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.
HOTELS
WHITE HORSE" THE MAY HONGKONG HOTEL
WHISKY.
KING By Royal Appointmoont.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
IRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.
Dini accommodation for 300 Persons. Biring Band Plays during Tiffin and Dinner." Well Furnished Badoption Rooma. Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel
Residents.
Electrio Lifts to each Floor.
Electric Lighting and Fans. Telephones on every Floor." Every Comfort
Quality
the Secret of Buccosa.
$15 PER DOZ.
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NOTE. Any persons proved guilty of re-filling our empty bottles with inferior Whisky will be refused supplies.
THEATRE ROYAL.
CITY HALL..
MARK
BOLE AGENTS.
MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD.
Per Cane.
LAGAVULIN DISTILLERY, ISLAY. MALI-MILL
Estab. 1742
$22.50
CRAIGELLA CHIP,
39
20.00
55
17.00
WHISKY, PALL MALL
20.00
[6.30
"
JOHN WALKER & SONS'
OLD HIGHLAND
12.50
C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL
BLEND
10.50
PORT WINE, INVALIDS
20.00
DOURO
13.50
ON HIRE
SHERRY, FINO SUPERIOR
14.75
LA TORRE
16.00
OLD EAST INDIA
18.50
AT $10 PER MONTH,
AMOROSO
20.00
23.00
26.50
60
AND
-
QTS. 40.00 PTS. 42.00
NEW PIA NOS]
TUNING
REGULAR
ATTENTION
ROYAL AMONTILLADO
CURIO SOLERA
BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. -
THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
HONGKONG AGI ITS.
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INCLUSIVE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
S. MOUTRIE & CO..!
LIMITED.
CHATER ROAD.
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.
Hongkong, 1st October, 1906.
(040-1-
CASHMERE TROUSERS FANCY VESTS
DRESS SUITS SILE LINED
DRESS DINNER SUITS SILK LINED
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY OVERCOATS
PORTLAND CEMENT.
Im Caska 375 lbs. net $5.50 per cack ex Factory
In Bags 250 lbs. not $3.45 por bag ex Factory
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
General Managors.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.
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THE GRAND HOTEL.
DIVISION STREET, KOBE,
FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.
COMFORTABLE & AIRY BEDROOMS, Situated in otose proximity to the Harbour and Railway Station.
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Boer WINES And Liquors SUPPLIED.
Special arrangements for a long stay.
PEAK
7.00 4.1.
F. DOMBALLE).
Propriétaires.
M. MAILLE
TRAMWAYS
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
COMPANY
7.30 a.m. to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.30 am to 11.00 a.m... Every 15 minutes. 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 pm....Every 15 minutes. 12,45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 pm....Evory 15 minutes. 145.p.m. to 2.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes, 2.15 p.m. to 3.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm....Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARA.
8.45 p.m. & 9.00 pm., 9.45 to 11.15 pm.
every hour,
SATURDAYS.
SUNDATS.
Extra Cars at 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 p.m. 8.00 a.m. to 900 9.00a.m. to 930....Every 15 minutes.
O pan. .....Every 30 minutes. 9.30a.m. to 10.30 am....Every 15 rainutes. 10.00 am to 11.00 am....Every 10 minutes. 11.45 a.m. to 12.00 Noon. Every 15 minutes, 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00p.m....Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00p.m. Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm....Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS at
5 at 8.45 pm. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Des Year Roud Central. -
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.. Hongkong 9th May, 1907.
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BY SPECIAL REQUEST.
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR
DRAMATIC
WILL PRESENT
CLUB
COUNTRY
GIRL."
Ladica Afternoon Tea Rooms.
Ladies' Cloak Rooms.
Matron in attendance.
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS,
A. F. DAVIES, Manager,
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL,
Ladius' Afternoon Tos-Roonas, Private Bar and Billiard-Roons. Hot and Cold Water throughout,
Electrically Lighted; Electric Fans (if
required).
Eleotrie Passenger Elevator to encli floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables. For Terras, &c., apply to the Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
MANAGER
"KINGSCLERE,
PRIVATE HOTEL.
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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD, AND MACDONNEL ROAD.
Telephone No. 134,"
ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
19TH AND 20TH FEBRUARY, 1909.
E
PRICES AS USUAL.
Booking at the ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, Opens at 10 o'clock M. op FRIDAY, 12th February. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1909.
"POLO"
BRAND
SCOTCH WHISKY.
(HOME BOTTLED)
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$15.00 PER DOZEN.
SOLE AGENTS-
$12 $14 $16.
$7.50 $8.50 $10
$35 $40
TELEPHONE No. 75.
$75 $85
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
$70 $80
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
15; Queen's Road Central.
Hongkong. 29th January, 1909.
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NOTE--All above Materials are quite NEW, and of the very best quality and Latest Patterns.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, 11th January, 1909
旬 | 公木興昌商 *
THE PACIFIC COAST LUMBER MILLS, LTD. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. MANUFACTURERS OF
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DOUGLAS FİR (OREGON PINE)
TIMBERS
FOR
DOCK-YARDS: DECKING, SHEATHING, TIMBERS, SPARS, &c RAILWAYS: SLEEPERS, TIMBERS, PILES AND CAR-STOCK.
Shipments made direct from our Saws to the Consumer in South China.
Telephone 373.
Hongkong, 14th Novomber, 1908.
THOS. W. KYDD, Oriental Representative, Office No. 30, Prince's Buildings, Opposite King Edward Hotel.
Hongkong.
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 Road Centrals
Hengkng, 2nd January, 1909,
BREWER & CO., LIMITED.
PEDDER STREET-Adjoining Main Entrance HONGKONG, HOTEL. TELEPHONE, No. 696.
Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn;
NEW COLONIAL NOVELS $1.75 EACH OR
3. FOR $5.00.
f Telegraphic Address: A.R.C. Code, 5th Ed.
"SACHSOLA."
ALECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water throughout, Billiards. Tonnis, Croquet, putting green and fino stabling for horses.
Proprietress, MRB. G. SACHSE. "BRAESIDE,"
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PRIVATE HOTEL.
CITANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawn, Large Airy and Wall Furnished Rooms, every home comfort. Fine Viow of the Harbour,
Telephong, No. 690
Apply to- Mus. FW. WATTS,
"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Ind Hongkong, 4th December, 1907,
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
TELEPHONE 197.
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Mrs. M: MATTHAEY, Proprietress.
A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel
Large and Airy Rooms, affording every comfor to Residents and Tourista.
Table D'Hote at Soparate Tables. MODERATE RATES.
Telegraphic address: "Comfort," Hongkong.
For Partienlare, apply to
M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.
Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.
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VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-ME. H. HAYNES.
A Mystery of Mayfair, by John Strange Telegraphic address", VICTORIA, SHAMEEN.
5:50
Winter. Holy Orders, by Marie Corelli.
The Iron Heel, by Jack London.
4.50
2 Volumes, by Elizabeth Bisland... $19.00 A Shakespeare Word Book, by John Foster, being a glossary of Words employed, by Shakespeare Roman Life and Manners under the
Early Empire, by Friedlander The Quest of tho Antique (with numerous illustrations), by E. & E. Bhackleton ...
Twentieth Century Magic, by Nevil
Life of James Robertson, by Charles W.
Gordon (Ralph Connor).
Some Ladies in Haste, by Robert W.
Charbors,
David Bran, by Morley Roberts,
SITUATED OF THE BRITISH CONCESSION.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO.
MANAGKE-MR. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic address"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 Tourists. REASONALE RATES.
9.00
Monroe Hopkins
3.50
Pictured Puzzels and Word Play, by
A. C. Pearson.
2.75
By the Royal Boad, by Mario. Haultinent. Branded, by Gerald Biss.
Whittaker's Almanac Paper 80c.; Cloth
2.00
The Artificial Girl, by R. W. Cole.
Hazell's Annual...
3.10
This My Son, by Kane Bazin.
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Winning Post Annual
80
A. Soldier of the Future, by W. J. Rawson, The Second Bloom, by Helen Porter,
Enquire Within...
2.00
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A LING & CO.. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
..
NEW CARTRIDGES.
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FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS STORE.
Photographic Goods of every Description in Stock.
Developing and Printing Undertaken. Hongkong, 31st July, 1907.
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A TACK & CO..
26, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTEAL
CAMERAS
UP-TO-DATE STYLE:
DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1909.
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Bl Boros and Sizes.
Y popular English Manufacturers. In
SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED SHOTS. From No. 10 to 9880. at 86; 97 and
87.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES and AIR GUNS in Variety.
Inspection Invited.
...WM, SCHMIDT & Co. Hongkong, 25th October, 1906.
AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.
CALIBEE 7.65 m., With CHAMBER fer 8 CARTRIDGES FIRING & SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.
SIEMSSEN & Co.. Hongkong, 6th March, 1907.
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WM. FARMER,
Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA). MACAO.
THE Hotel is under European manage
meat and most strict supervision as to food, blatblidees and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of s home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of a few day's rest and quiet.
Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying s visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macao.
Mabao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (8.8. Sui An and Sui Tai) daily to. and from Hongkong, sad two steamers to andi from Canton, give easy communication with. both these centres.
Cable Address BOAVISTA." For Terms, apply to 61967
THE MANAGER
AUTOMATIC MAUSER Hthe attention of intending visitors to
PISTOLS. A
BARE CALIBRE 7.63 znam With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 BHOTS 2 SECONDS."
CARLOWITZ & Co. Agits. Hongkong, 13th March, 1907.
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OTEL RIPOSO, BEXHILL-ON-SEA.
England is courteously directed to the above private Hotel, widely renowned for comfort, 1 adjoins good, Gell Liuks and overlooks Bea and its excellent English catering and cooking,
on Bouth and West, Clintate sunny and! bracing. Terms from 8/- per day inclusive. Resident Proprietress Mrs. Gibson. [266.