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就六十三百九千五萬一第 日二初月四年元乾官 HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 20тm 1909. ·四拜疆 戴十二月五年九零百九千一其港香
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Within four Wall, by J. Blundelle Barton. Katherine the Arrogant, by B. M. Crocker- The Sword of the Lord, by Joseph Hocking. More Bankum, by Frank Richardson. The Royal End, by Henry Harland.
A False Position, by Mm. Baillie Reynolds, The New June, by Henry Newbolt. Maurice Guent by Henry Handel
Richardsun. Dromina by John Aywoough.
The Lore that Kills, by Coralie Stanton and
Heath Hoskin.
My Lady of Shadows, by John Oronham. The Show Girl, by Max Pemberton.
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Dining soocmmodation for 300 Persons, String Band Plays during Tiffin and Dinner. Well Furnished Reception Rooms. Private Dar and Billiard Boom for Hotel
Residents.
Electric Lifts to each Floor Electric Lighting and Fans. Telephones on every Floor. Every Comfort
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.
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$42]
CHARGES MODerate, and No-EXTRAS,
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A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms, Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout, Electrically Lighted; Electric Fans (17
required).
Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor, Tablo D'Hote at separate tables
For Terms, a., apply to the
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
MANAGER
*KINGSOLERE,'
PRIVATE HOTEL.
8651
APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD. Telephone No. 134.
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ÄLECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water
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KOWLOON HOTEL
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
15, Queen's Food Central.
EMPIRE DAY
Hong kong, 15th April, 1909.
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Black Magis, by Marjorie Bowen... The Old Man in the Corner, by Baroness
Oresy....
$1.75
Au Incomplest Etonian, by Frank Danby More Bunkam, by F. Richardson...
175 1.76
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The Dartmoor House that Jack Built,
by J. Trevena
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The Press Albam. Published in Aid of
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Nutrition and Evolution, by H. Rein.
beiner
6.50
6.50.
5.25
Speaking in Public. How to Produce
1.76
Hongkong, 18th May, 1909.
Proprietor.
[a£92
Dromina, by J. Ayscough Within Four Walls, by J. Blundelle
Burton...
1.76
Ak
Ideas and Acquire Fluency, by C. Seymour
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
MRS. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietresa. 2.75 A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel
1.79
Quaint Subjects of the King, by J. F. Fraser: 68 Fall Page Plates...
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Maurice Guest by H. H. Richardson
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A False Position, by Mrs. Baillie
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Electric Power for Gesworks, by H.
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Btaniforth...
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The Living Strong Bor, by F. Manzens Salome and the Head, by E. Nesbit
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God the Known and God the Unknown,
1.75
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1:20
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Table D'Hote at Separate Table. MODERATE RATES.
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The Story of Haukegarth Farm, by
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Etiquette Up-to-Dato, by L. H.
Armstrong...
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The Disappearance of Lady Diana, by
R. Madhray
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Zoe, A. Woman's Last Card, by Stanton
and Hoaken
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Queen Kate, by Chas. Garvico
1.75
Keepers of the House, by Cosmo
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The Last Persecution, by 8.
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N.
1.75
The Widow, to Say Nothing of the Man,
hy H Rowland
80
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A MUSICAL DINNER
will be served
Ou MONDAY Next,
the 24th instant, at 8 P.M..
SPECIAL
MENU.
The 105th M. L. I. R. Band,
Will Play during and after Dinner.
O. E. OWEN,
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT. COMPANI
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks-375 lbs. aet $5.50 per csak ez Factory In Bags 250 lbs. net 83.45 per bag 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.
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BEST WINES And Liquors SupPLIED.
Special arrangements for a long stay.
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COMPANY
7.00 a.m. 7.30 a.xi. to 10.00 a.m....Every 10 minutes, 10.00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....Every 15 minuter. 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes, 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.in... Every 10 minutes.
1.15 p.m. to 1.45pm.... Every 15
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1710
FOR SALE.
ELECTRIC PLANT Consisting of:
TWO 125 Kilowatt STEAM ALTER NATOR SETS; Output, 60 Amperes at 2100 Volts. The Sete comprise Vertical Compound Medium spoed Engines, 205 rurolu. tions per minute, by Messrs. ROBEY & Co., direct coupled to Alternators by Mesars. JOHNSON and PHILLIPs, complete with
Exciters, &e.
ALSO
ONE HORIZONTAL COMPOUND JET CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE, 100 Horse power by Messa BROWETT and LINDLEY.
For further particulars apply
HONGKONG ELECTRIC Co., LD,
St. George's Buildings.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1909,
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"HONEYSUCKLE”
BRAND
FRESH BUTTER
E, RU
We offer this Butter as a
SUPERFINE
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Connoisieurs will Endorse this Statement after trial.
PRICE
$1. a lb. THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
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INSURANCE
80 VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-Ma. H. HAYNER
80 Telegraphic address" VICTORIA, SHAMREN,
SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION,
TORTH' ́BRITISH AND MERCAN-
NTILE 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 D 0 3,065,374 157
The Undersigned, AGENTS for the aboys Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.
THE
DR. M. H. CHAUN.
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latest Man of SPAMERICAN
SYSTEM of DENTISTRY,
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. From the University of Pennsylvania, USA. (415 Hongkong, 17th April, 1907.
IEN TING
SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 10, D'AQUILAR STREET,
TERMS VERY MODERATE.
Consultation Free. Hongkong, 21st September, 1905.
TIME FLIES!
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SO DOES YOUR OPPORTUNITY. We have now only a few left of HE CELEBRATED
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MACAO HOTEL.
L
MACAO. MANAGER-ME. H. N. BEAUKEPAIRE. Telegraphic address" FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRAND
Both Hotels electrically ligtad, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES
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WM. FARMER,
Proprietor.
"BOA VISTA”. (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA). MACAO.
THE Hotel is under European manage TH
ment and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.
Allsonforts of a home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous for a few days rest and quiet
Comfortable accommodation for travellars paying visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macao.
Macno is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (a Sui An and Sui 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 ta
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THE MANAGER.
KIALAT HOTEL,
SWATOW.
IF you go to Swatow don't forget to stay
at the KYALAT HOTEL. Nice
Room's Comfortable
excellent suisine. Situated five minutes-ran by rickshaw from German Consulate.
Brstow, 1st April, 1909.
M188 E. WILL
Propriotremm
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