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FOR EUROPE & AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ko., and for PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPOWTA
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NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
is given in the
HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS,
with which is incorporated the
CHINAŬVEELAND TRADEBEPORT
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Hongkong Daily Press.
No. 15,922.
號二十二百九千五萬一第
BABY GRANDS
AND
UPRIGHT
GRANDS
BY
BLUTHNER,
STECK,
RACHELS, IBACH,
Z PLEYEL, ETC., ETU.
SOLE AGENTS:
S. MOUTRIE & CO..
LIMITED.
Hongkong, st October, 1908. [a40-3
KOWLOON HOTEL,
THE ONLY FIRST CLASS
AH CHONG.
(Late Chief Cook for many years to late Mr. J. W. OSBORNE).
ESTA LISHED.18 57
日五十月三年元統宣 HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 4TH, 1909. 二年藏 號四月五年九界百九千一其港香
"CLAN MACKENZIE"
AN
"ALL NIGHT”
DRUG STORE
You can get what you need at WATKINS DISPENSARY any, hour of the night. All that you need do to get profort, cheerful attention is to press the night bell.
This night 'service is intended entirely as an accommodation to our customers. It is
given willingly-cheerfully.
QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHEMYSTS
WILL ALWAYS BE ON DUTY TO DISPENSE PRESCRIPTIONS.
WATKINS, LIMITED,
The charges during the night hours are the same as by day.
CHEMYSTS-AND- DRUGGISTS, 31, Queen's Road Central,
HONGKONG.
NIGHT AND DAY TELEPHONE :: 492.
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS ·
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LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.
ESTABLISHED 1815.
Per Case.
SCOTCH WHISKY.
$15.50 PER DOZ.
AN OLD MATURED WHISKY OF FINE MELLOW FLAVOUR.
AS SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
LANE. CRAWFORD & €0.
SOLE AGENTS.;
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C. LAZARUS
& CO.,
60 & 61, BENTINCK STREET,
CALCUTTA.
BILLIARD TABLES
Manufactured in CALCUTTA of TIMBER which has been
THOROUGHLY SEASONED.
CATALOGUE AND PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION.
C. LAZARUS & CO.. CALCUTTA.
NOTICES OF FIRMS
NOTICE.
These This Day resumed ny Business of
SHARE and GENERAL BROKER.
THOMAS I. ROSE.
Hongkong, 1st May, 1909,
NOTICE
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EW. OTTO has been authorised to Sign cur firm's Name per Frocuration frohe The Dut
BUMANN & BERBLINGER. Hosgkong, 1st May, 1909.
BRANDY
**
ESTABLISHMENT ACROSS THE WATER.
20.00 17.00
WHISKY, PALL MALL
20.00
Cooking by
JOHN WALKER & SONS'
OLD HIGHLAND
12.50
C. P. & 60'S. SPECIAL
BLEND
.}.
10.50
'PORT WINE, INVALIDS
20.00
DOURO
13.50
カタ
16.00
20:00
BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.
Qrs. 40.00 Prs. 42.00
THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO
SIEMSSEN & CO..
HONGKONG AGENTS.
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O. E. OWEN,
Proprietur.
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Hongkong, 4th May, 1909.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Chaks 375 lbs. net 15.50 per cask ex Factory" In Bage 250 lbs. net 83.45 per bag ex Factory
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.
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THE GRAND HOTEL. DIVISION STREET, KOBE.
FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.
COMFORTABLE & AIRY BEDROOMS. Eituated in close proximity to the Harbour and Railway Station
BEST WINES AND LIQUORS SUPPLIED.
Special arrangements for a long stay.
Propriétaires.
F. DOMBALLE{ M. MAILLE
PEAK TRAMWAYS
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
COMPANY
+7.00's..
7.30a.m. to 10.00 a.m.... Every 10 minutes. 10.00 am to 11.00 am... Every 15 minutes. 11.30a.m. to 12.45 p.....Every 15 minutes, 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m... Every 10 minutes. 2.15 pm to 3.00p.m.. Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 pm. Every 15 minutes. 5.00 pm. to 8.00pm. Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CAUS.
3.45 p.m. & 4.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.25 p.m.
every hour SATURDAYS.
Extra Care at 3.15 p.m. 11.30p.m. and 11.45 p.m. HUNDAYS.
8.00 mm. to 900 ...... Every 15 minutes. 9.00 am to 9:30 am Every 30 minutes, 9.30am to 10.30a.m. Every 15 minutes. 10.00 am to 11.00a.m. Every 10 minute 11.45 am, to 12.00 Noon. Every 15 minutes. *** 12.00 Noouto 1:00p.m. Every 10 minutes. 1.00pm to 5.00p.m. Every 15 minutes. 5:00 pm to 6:00pm. Every 10-minutes-- 6.00pm. to 7.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes." 7.00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS at 8.45 pm & 9.00 pm, 9.45 to 11.15 every half hour, SPECIAL CARS by arragement at the Company's Office, Alexandra. Buildings Des Voetix Hood Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers Hongkong, 1st April, 1909.
SHERRY, LA TORRE
AMOROSO
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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THE CHINA-BORNEO CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
Mrr the General Management
[R. WALTER GEORGE DARBY will
of the Company's Business and affairs during my absence.
J. WHEELEY,
General Manager.
Hongkong, 1st May, 1909
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HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK
~ COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
MITCHELL having TR. ROBERT MR
resigned. the position. Acting Chief Manager of the Company, M. WILLIAM WILSON has been Appointed his successor frog This Date and until further Notice. By Order of the Board of Directors,
H. P. WHITE,
Acting Chairman Hongkong, 27th April, 1909.
FOR SALE
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ELECTRIC PLANT
ARE NOW SHOWING NEW DESIGNS IN SELECTED TEAK FURNITURE, SIDEBOARDS AND DINNER WAGGONS. DINING TABLES. CHAIRS. DESKS. BOOKCASES. FOLDING CARD TABLES. tions per minute, by Messrs. ROBEY & Co.,
HALLSTANDS. HALL CHAIRS. BEDROOM SUITES. WARDROBES.
FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP
INSPECTION INVITED.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, Nh April, 1909.
TELEPHONE No. 75.
KUPPER'S.
PILSENER
BEER.
THE LEADING BEER İN THE
FAR EAST..
SOLE AGENTS
GALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,,
1549
Eongkon;, 15th April, 1909,
WINE & SPIZIT MERCHANTS.
15, Queen's Eoad Central.
Consisting of: Kilowatt STEAM ALTER-· TNATOR SETS; Output, 60 Amperes
at 2100 Volta, The Sets comprise Vertical Compound Medium speed Engines, 205 revolu direct coupled to Alternators by Messrs. JOHNSON and PHILLIPA, complete with Exciter, do
A180
ONE HORIZONTAL COMPOUND JEEN CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE, 100 Horse power by Mesars, BROWETT and LINDLEY.
For further partionlars upply.
HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LD..
St. George's Buildings...
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1909.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
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WANTED -Good Sized BED-BIT-TING
ROOM (higher levels preferable), Board Optional, but verandah with view of harbour essential. Apply giving full parti... · culars to
XXX.
Care of "Daily Press "Office. Hongkong, 24th April, 1909. [658
TIME FLIES!
SO DOES YOUR OPPORTUNITY. We hare now only a few left of
HE CELEBRATED
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Most Popular in the World and worn by the eading Society Balles of Europe and America.
+35
"ONLY TO BE HAD FROM
HOOSAIN-ALI & CO: Hongkong, 3rd May, 1909.
INSURANCE
985---1
NOTA PRIURANCE COMPANY.
TOETH BRITISH AND MERCAN-
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 DECKERER, 1907 €18.114,624.-
Authorized Capital
Subscribed Capital
Paid-up Capital.....
II. Fire Funds
£3,000,000 2,750,000
687,500 0 0 3,065,374 15 7:
The Undersigned, AGENTS for the shore Company are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agniart FIBE at Current Rates:
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st July,
1908.
THE
DR. M. H. CHAUN,
(1019
latest Mathod of the AMERICAN
SYSTEM of DENTISTRY.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, From the University of Pennsylvania, USA. [415 Hongkong, 17th April, 1907.
TEN TING
SURGEON DENTIST.
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE,
Cangultation Free. Hongkong, 21st September, 1905. [50
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
Have much pleasure in inncausing further REDUCTIONS
IN
BUTTER_PRICES
NOW READY THE
DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE
FOR 1909.
Complete Edition Smal
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HOTELS
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE:
Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. String Band Plays during Tiffin and Dinner, Well Furnished Reception Rovins.
Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel
Residents,
Lifte
to
Bach Floor.
hting-and Fans..........
Telephones on every Floor.
Every Comfort.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.
Ladies' Canal Rooms.
Matron in attendanos.---
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRIO, 542)
A. F. DAVIES, Manager.
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL
Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms, Hot and Cold Water throughout;~~~~ Electrically Lighted; Electric Fans (if
required).
Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor. Table D'Hote at saparate tables. For Terms, &o, apply to the
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
MANAGER,
“ KINGSOLERE,” PRIVATE HOTEL.
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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD, Telephone No. 134.
"ВАСИВОКА"
Telegraphic Address: A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed. ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water throughout, Billards, Tennis, Creqnet, putting green and dine stabling for horses.
45] Proprietress MRS. G. SACHSE; BRAESIDE,
PRIVATE HOTEL.
TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawne, Large Airy and Wall Furnished Rooms, every home comfort Fino View of the Harbour. Telephone, No. 690.
Apply to MEG. F. W. WATTS.
Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. *244 Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. 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 Tourists. Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES. Telegraphic address: "Comfort," Hongkong.
For Particulars, apply to
M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress
1a43
Hongkong, 5th October, 1908. VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. ⠀ MANAGER-KS. H. HAYNES. - Telegraphic address-“VICTORIA, SHAMEEN. SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.
MACAO HOTEL.
MACAO. MANAGER MR. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic address “FARMER, Macau," SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRAND Both Hotela electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every Information and Special attention giver to Tourlites. REASONABLE RATES.
FROM IT MAY, 1909. "Buttercup" Brand "Dairymaid" Brand "Daisy" Brand
65 cents per ... ገፅ 75
J
16237
May be had in lb Pats.
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A TACK & CO.
FURNITURE & PHOTO GOODS STORE, 26, Des Vœux ROAD, CENTRAL.
DEALERS IN.. LADIES & GENTS' BOOTS & SHOES, UMBRELLAS, MO, 80."
Cameras fitted with- "ZEISS," "GOEEL," "Boss" & "ALDIS" Tonees DEVELOPING AND PRINTING A SPECIALITY. Hongkong, 24th April, 1909,
*-
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A LING & CO..
19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
WM. FARMER,
**Proprietor.
"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 for a few days rest and quiet.
Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macao.
Macho
ls 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (8.8, Sui da and Sui Taty dally to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to anil from Canton, give easy consmunication with both those centres.
Cable Address"BOAVISTA: For Torms, apply to → 1963 ·
ETALAT
THE MANAGER,
HOTEL
SWATOW.
FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS you go to Swatow don't forget to stay
BTORE,
Photographic Goods of every Description in Stock.
Developing sud Printing Undertaken. Hongkong, 31st July, 1907.
at the KIA L'AT HOTEL, Nico Comfortable
Rooms, excellent origine. Sitat:d five minutes run by rickshaw from
German Consulate.
MISS E. WILL
Proprietzs
Swatow; 1st April, 1909.