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ESTABLISHED. 1857
皺四十七百八千五萬一第一 日七十月二年元統宣 HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 8TM¤, 1909. 一拜後: 號八月三年九零百九千——英港香
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LONDON, INDIA, UHINA, JAPAN ANDĻAUSTRALIA.
BRANDY
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ESTABLISHED 1815.
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
Office Organisation and Management, Inelading Secretarial Work, by Dicksee and Blain
Pitman's Secretary's Handbook, by
H. E. Blain
Pitnian's Offer Desk Book with Tables
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Pitman's Business Man's Guide
Pitman's Commercial Correspondence
and Commercial English.... Pitmen's International Mercantile
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fters. A Collection of Acton). Letters Where to Look. Easy Guide to Books
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Ladies' Cloak Roonis.
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS,
A. P. DAVIES, Manager.
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
$4.50
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The Land of the Blue Gown, by Mrs.
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Tho Nightless City. The History
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Yoshiwars Yakwaku..
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60
Things seen in China, by J. R. Chitty
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Buddha's Crystal and Other Fairy
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WHISKY, PALL MALL
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JOHN WALKER & SONS".
Indiscreet Letters from Paking, by B. L.
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OLD HIGHLAND - C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL
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3:00
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Horan Power Computer for Steam, Ga
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How to Become a Qualified Accountant,
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23.00
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ALSO THURSDAY
BLUTHNER,
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6
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NEW PROGRAMME NIGHTLY.
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LIMITED.
Hongkong, let October, 1908.
40.3
TENNIS BOOTS
TELEPHONE NO.
& SHOES.
$5.00 ΤΟ $12 PER PAIR.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY WIHTE FELT TENNIS HATS.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Cweka 375 lbs, not $5.50 per cask ex Factory In Bags 250 s. uet $3.45 per bag or Fastery
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managem. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908. -[a1643
THE
AYRES AND SLAZENGERS
1909 TENNIS BALLS.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, 8th March, 1909.
GRAND HOTEL. DIVISION STREET, KOBE.
FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.
TEADN
The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Franco-British Exhibition has been awarded to
COMFORTABLE & AIRY BEDROOMS. Situated in close proximity to the Harbour and Railway Station.
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BEST WINKS AND LIQUORS SUPPLIES.
Special arrangements for a long stay.
F. DOMBALLE
M. MAILLE
PEAK TRAMWAYS
7.00 am.
LIMITED:
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DATË,
Propriétaire.
MARK
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"WHITE HORSE" TO HIS MAJESTY
WHISKY.
THE KING. By Royal Appointment.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD. LAGAVULIN DISTILLERT, ISLAT.
MALT-MILL
CRAIGELLACHIE
COMPANY
7.30a.m. to 9.30a.m....Every 10 minutes. : 9.30 am to 11.00 am....Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am, to 12.45 pm....Every 15 minutes. 1245 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 miantes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 pm....Every 15 minutes. 1.45 pm. to 2.15 pm... Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3.30 pan. to 5.00p.m... Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00p.m... Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS,
8.45 p.m. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m.
every hour.
SATURDAYS.
Extra Cars at 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 p.m.
ŞUNDAYS.
8.00 am to 900 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 9.00 am to 930 a.m....Every 30 minutes. 9.30 am to 10.30a.m. Every 15 minutes. 10.00 a.m. to 11.00a.m. Every 10 minutes. 11.45 am to 12.00 Noon...Every 15 minutes. 12.00 Noontó 1.00p.m. Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00p.m... Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS at 8.45 p.m. & 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 Voour Road Central
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong 9th May, 1997.
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GLENLIVET
SOLE AGENTS.
Fatab. 1742
Quality the Secret of Биссева.
$15 PER DOZ.
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NOTE-Any persons proved guilty of re-filling our empty bottles with inferier Whisky
will be refused supplies.
THE
Oby
OF
WATKINS' DISPENSARY
Has been thrown into the Rubbish Heap! Why? Because the establishment will be open DAY AND NIGHT
FROM YEAR END TO YEAR END
ENGLISH CHEMISTS
AND QUALIFIED
will always be on DUTY to DISPENSE DRUGS AND PREPARE PRESCRIPTIONS. WATKINS LTD..
CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,
31, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
HONGKONG.
Night and Day Telephone: 492
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NO EXTRA. CHARGE FOR NIGHT SERVICE. Hongkong, 13th February, 1909.
POPULAR PRICES.
PLAN AND BEATS AT ROBINSON PIANO CO,
GUINNESS'S
AND
STOUT
BASS & Co.'s PALE ALE,
[414
HORSE HEAD" BRAND.
IN QUARTS, PINTS AND SPLITS.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
Hongkong, 4th Maroli, 1909,
INSURANCES
THE GLOBUS INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
HE Undersigned, having been appointed THE
AGENTS for the above Company, ore prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates,
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 13th August 1906.
28 NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, .
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1907
£18,114,624.
Authorised Capital... £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital 2,750,000 Paid-up Capital.....
II, Fire Funds
687,500 '0 0
3,065,374 15 7
The Undersigned, AGENTS for the sbore Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.
(1019
AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.65 mm.
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 m.m.
With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.
CABLOWITZ & Co. Agents. Yongkong, 13th March, 1907, [535
NEW CARTRIDGES.
Bal Bores and Sizes.
Y popular English Manufacturers. In
SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED SHOTS. From No. 10 to 888G. at 36, 37 and $7.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES and AIR GUNS in Variety.
Inspection Insited.
WM. SCHMIDT & €6. Hongkong, 26th October, 1906, [1445.
AVID CORSAR & SON'S
D MERCHANT NAVY
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NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX
RELIANCE CROWN
TARPAULING
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.
Sole Agents,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
15; Queen's Road Central.
[$35
DR. M. H. CHAUN. THE latest Method of the AMERICAN TSYSTEM DI DENTISTRY.
From the University of Penaysilvania, USA.
33. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
Hongkong, 17th April, 1907.
CIEN TING
[415
SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY MODERATI.
Consultation Free. Hongkorg, 21st September, 1905.
M
ICE
1 CENT PER POUND.
1327
[ANUFACTURED from Pure Distilled Water, Quality unexcelled. For Sale at Our Depot No. 51, Des Voeux Road.
Send for Pass Book or Tickets.
ORIENTAL BREWERY LTD.
Hangkong, 16th February, 1909. [343
SUTTON'S SEEDS. Special Selections for South China. CHINA EXPRESS CO.
3, Duddell Street, Hongkong,
Shipping and Insurance Agents. Hongkong, 22nd January, 1909.
[50
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.
I'
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that on and after the 1st March, the Selling Price of Ice, will be Reduced to ONE CENT per pound, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
General Managers, Hongkong Ice Company, Ltd Hongkong, 11th February, 1909. (311
COLD STORAGE.
THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, Lr
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Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms.
Hot and Cold Water throughuck,
Electrically Lighted; Electric Fans (if
required).
Electrio Passonger Elevator to each door. Table D'Hote at separate tables. For Torma, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
MANAGER.
"KINGSOLERE,"
PRIVATE HOTEL.
APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD.
Telephone No. 134.
“SACHSOLA."
Telegraphio Address:- A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed. ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Billiards, Tennis, Grognat, putting green and fine stabling for hors,
#45] Proprietress, Mrs. G. SACHSE.
"BRAESIDE,
PRIVATE HOTEL.
STANDING IN LOW Large Alry and TANDING in its own grounds with Teunis
Well Furnished Rooms, every home sofort. Fine View of the Harbour.
Telephone, No. 690.
Apply to MES. F. W. WATTS,
**Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. [$44 ORIENTAL HOTEL
TELEPHONE 197
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Mrs. M. MATTHAEY, Propristrues.
-A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel
Large and Airy Rooms, affording every comfør to Residents and Tourista.
Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES. Telegraphic address: "Comfort," Hongkong.
For Particulars, apply to
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M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress. Hongkong, 5th October, 1908. VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-ME. H. HATNES.
| Telegraphic address—“ VICTORIA, SHAMBEN,
SITUATED ON Trun Barrien CONCESSION.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO. MANAGER MR. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic address—“ FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTUE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and xades experienced European Supervision, GUIDES AND CHAIRE PROVIDED. Every information und Special attention given *ta Tourists. REASONALE RATES.
@1623]
WM. FARMER.
Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA). MACAO.
HE Hotel is under European manage mout 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 te a few days rest and quiet.
Comfortable secoinmodation for travailors paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macso.
Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamer (1.s. Sui An and Bui Tai) daily to and from Hongkong, sad two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these contros.
Cable Address" BOAVISTA" For Terms, apply to a1967
THE MANAGER HOTEL RIPOSO.
BEXHILL-ON-SEA.
THE attention of intending visitors to Eng-
THE
laad is courteously directed to the shore
private Hotel, widely renowned for comfort,
have now 40,000 Cubic Feet of Cold and its excellent English catering and cooking. Storage available at EAST POINT Stores will It adjaina good Golf Links and overlook: Bra bo Open at 10 am, and 4 p,x. dally, Sunday |
axcepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods on Sonth and West. Climate sunny and
G. K. HAXTON, Manager.
Hongkong 1st April, 1908.
T43
bracing. Terms from 8 per day inclusive.
Resident Proprietress Mrs. Gibson.
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