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Hongkong Daily Press
ESTABLISHED 1857
No.15,967 七十六百九千五萬一第 日八初月五元統宜 HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH, 1909,
NEW
PIANOS
ON HIRE
AT
$10 PER MONTH.
TUNING AND Regular
ATTENTION INCLUSIVE.
S. MOUTRIE &
CO., LIMITED.
1840-2
KOWLOON HOTEL
HE ONLY FIRST CLASS
THE
ESTABLISHMENT ACROSS
THE WATER.
SURROUNDED BY DELIGHTFUL GARDENS,
Excellent Cuisine.
0. E. OWEN,
Proprietor.
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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Cáska 375 lbs. nat $5.50 per saak er Factory In Bags 250 lbs. net $3.45 per bag ex Factory
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April 1908.
THE
GRAND HOTEL
DIVISION STREET, KOBE.
FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
(TELEPHONE 97).
THERMOS FLASKS.
INDISPENSABLE TO SPORTSMEN
A BOON IN THE NURSERY.
THESE FLASKS WITHOUT THE AID OF CHEMI- CALS WILL KEEP HOT. DRINKS HOT FOR 24 HOURS AND COLD DRINKS ICE COLD FOR A
LONGER PERIOD.
PINT SIZE
$12.00.
QUART SIZE $18.00.
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, 17th June, 1909.
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FOR BATHING PARTIES.
By Appointment
to RM.
the Eng
Those in favour of health and strength please signify in the
usual way by takingTM
BOVRIL
五獅衋
號五十二月六年九零百九千——莫港香 PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.
HOTELS
LONG. HING & CO.,
DEALERS IN :-
17, QUEEN'S ROAD. CENTRAL.
PHOTO GOODS of every description, KODAKS. KODAK FILMS & KODAK ACCESSORIES. DEVELOPING & PRINTING
A SPECIALITY.
Té809
SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY CO.
SHORTEST AND QUICKEST ROUTE BETWEEN
THE FAR EAST AND EUROPE, VIA Dairen,
SUMMER SCHEDULE.
THRICE WEEKLY EXPRESS TRAIN SERVICE, composed of excellently equipped Sleeping, Dining and let class Care, operated between Dairen and Changchun in connection with the Trans-Siberian Express Trains and with the_Dairen-Shanghai Direct" Stoomer Service by the 8.8. "Kony Mary” and “SAIKIO MARU" (3,877 tons each). sa follows:-
·NURTH-BOUND.
· Leave Shanghai (Steamer)
Arrive-Dairen
Saturday or Sunday
· Monday or Tuseday Tuesday Friday
Wednesday Saturday
Ly
BLACKBERRY BRANDY,
CHERRY BRANDY,
Ar --Makden
Thursday Exturday 11 .. Bunday 8.50 p.
Lv.
9.15 p.m.
Ar. -Changchun
$
2.23.
Monday
CHERRY WHISKY,
ORANGE GIN,
"PEPPERMINT,
SLOE GIN,
Lv.
(Russian Train)
Ar. Harbin
f
6.55 am. 3
p.m.
TELEPHONE No. 75.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
15, Queen's Road Central.
Connecting at Harbin with
SOUTH-BOUND.
Connecting at Harbin with-
State Wagon-Lits
for Expressfor
Moscow. Moscow.
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Leave-Harbin Arrive-Changshan
(Russian Train}#
1,20, pm.
Ar. LY.
LV...
Mukden
2,10 m.
State Ex State press from Express from "St. Pet'g.
Moscow.
Tuesday Thursday Saturday
Wednesday
State Express for St. Pet'g.
Wagon-Lite from MORGOW
2.30 a.m
Ar. Dairen
LY.
12.30 p.m.
afternoon.
Shanghai
Friday
Hongkong, 4th June, 1909.
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
LONDON, INDIA, CHINA," JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.
ESTABLISHED 1815.
BRANDY
OF
Friday Sunday
Sunday
Tuesday
vers. #Russian ›Train time la 23 minutes earlier than 8. M. B. time.. TICKET AGENCIES—The Company's Railway and Steamer Tickets are obtainable at all the Agencies of the International Sleeping Car and Express Traine Co. and Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son. ··
BAILWAY HOTELS—YAMATO HOTEL (Tel. Add.; "YaMaTO"} At Dairen (with enlarged accommodation), Port Arthur and Changchun, all under the Company's management.
FUSHUN GOAL.
FRESH STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND AT DAIREN AND NEWCHWANG DEPOTS. SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY COMPANY, DAIREN.
--Tél. Add: “MaxterSU." Codes: A.B.C., 5th Ed., AI, and Lieber's. [137-722
Per Cano
$22.50
20.00
17.00
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WHISKY, PALL MALL
20.00
TRADE
JOHN WALKER & SONS'
OLD HIGHLAND -
12.50
C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL
BLEND
10.50
20.00
MARK
DOURO
13.50
16.00
AMOROSO
20.00.
BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.
Qrs. 40.00 Prs. 42.00
F. DOMBALLE`
Propriétaires.
THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO
COMPANY
SIEMSSEN & CO..
HONGKONG AGENTS.
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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.
-PEAK
M. MAILLE
TRAMWAYS
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS,
7.00 .. 7:30a.m. to 10.00 am.. Every 10 minutes. 10.00 am to 11.00 am... Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am. to 12.45 pm....Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45pm....Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 2.15 to 3.00 pm....Every 15 minutes.
p.m.
to 5.032 m Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to
3.30 pm. to... Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT 'JAHS.
8.45 p.m. & 9.00 pm, 9.45 to 11.15 p.m.
every hour, SATURDAYS.
Extra Cars at 3.15 p.m. 11.30pm. sn 11.45 p.m.“ SUNDAYS.
.....
8.00 a.m. to 900 am...Every 15 minutes. 9.00a.m. to 930 8
„Every 30 minutes. 0 Every 15 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 10.00 am to 11.00 am... Every 10 minutes. 11.15 a.m. to 12.00 Noon. Every 15 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00p.m.....
1.00p.m....Every 10 minutes. 100p.m. to 5.00p.m....Every 15 minutes minutea 5.00 p.m. to 6.00p.m. Every 6.00 p.m. to 7.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 700pm to 8.00pm. Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS & 8.45 pm. 9.00p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arruagement at the Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Des Yanx Road Central.
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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers“, Hongkong, 1st April, 1999.
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PORT WINE, INVALIDS
22
SHERRY, LA TORRE
BREWER & CO., LIMITÈD.,
PEDDER STREET-Adjoining Main Entrance HONGKONG HOTEL
TELEPHONE, No. 696.
Royal Academy and New Gallery
Pictures for 1909
The Russian Army and the Japanese War, Being historical and critical Commenta on the Military Policy and Power of Russia, and on the Campaign in the Far East, by General Kuropatkin; 2 Volumes... The English in China, being an account of the intercourse and relations between England and China from the Year 1600 to the Year 1843, by James Browley Eames John Chinaman At home, by E. J.
Hardy....
80.80
25.00
NEW NOVELS $1.75 EACH. The Terror of Night, by C. Ranger Gall A Traitors Wooing, by Header H The Three Brothers, by Eden Phillpotts. Priscilla and Charybdis, by Frankfori Moore. The King and Isabel by the Author of John
Jolas.
The Church and Chieftian, by May Wyano. The Fault, by G. T. Podmore
16.00
4.00
1.75
1.75
The Necklace of Parmors, by L. T. Mende. ;. A Fair Refugee, by Morice Gerard. ........ Arrows from the Dark, by Sophie Cole. The Story of Thyrza, by Alise Brown. Only April, by Garner Gillman. Kingsmead, by Baroness Von Hutton. Gervase, Mabel Dearmer.
The Koy of Life, by A. A. Methley.
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Things seen in China, by J. R. Chitty... Things'woon in Japan, by J. R. Chitty... Every Man's Own Lawyer, Including the Legislation of 1908 a handbook of the principles of Law and Equity 5.00
The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Franco-British Exhibition has been awarded to
(99 To His′ MAJESTY
THE KING,
WHITE HORSE”
WHISKY.
MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD, LAGAVULIN DISTILLERY, ISLAT OBTAINABLE AT ALL STORES
DE FROM TEX
BOLE AGENTS:
LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.
T
Estab. 1742.
By Royal Appointment.
Quality
the. Secret of Success
$15 PER DOZ.
NOTE Any persons proved guilty of re-Billing our empty bottles with inferior Whisky
will be refused supplies.
FOR SALE
STEAMERS FOR SALE.
THE River Steamers "CHANG ON" and "TEHHSING. Used to run on tho Yangtze, oarrying Cargo and Passengers.
Cargo Capsolty: about 1,000 tons D. W. on
s denft of 11' 2" aft, 106 forward.
Dimensions:-Length, 253 7 and 247" respectively; breadth, 38 ft.
For further particulars please apply to
THE HOONG ON 8.8. Co., LT,
15, Canton Road,
Bhanghai. Shanghai, 11th June, 1909.
FOR SALE.
ELECTRIC Consisting of:...
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PLANT
WG 125 Kilowatt STEAM ALTER- NATOR SETS; Outpat, 50 Amperes at 2100 Volta. The Sets compriso Vertical Compounil Medium speed Ezgints, 205 revala. tions per minute, by AlessS, BOREX & C
MCESTS. direct coupled to Alternators by JOHNSON and PHILLIPS, complete with Exeitors, &o.
ALBO
"ONE HORIZONTAL COMPOUND JET CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE, 100 Horse power by Messrs. BrowETT BIG LINDLEY
For further particulars apply
HONGKONG ELECTRIC Co., L., St. George's Buildings. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1909.
THE
-(634
DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
SALTED AUSTRALIAN
PIGS'
TROTTERS.
96 CENTS A DOZEN.
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.
Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. Bowing Band Plays during Tiffin and Dinner, Wa Furnished Reception Rooms.
Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel
Residente.
Electrin Lifts to ench Ploor? Electric Lighting and Faus. Telephones on every Floor.
Every Comfort
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms. Ladies' Cloak Rooms,
Matron in attendance.
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS, [42]
A. F. DAVIES, Manager.
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.
Private Bar and Billard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout,
Electrically Lighted; Electric Fans (if
required).
Electric Passenger Elerater to each floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables. For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
MANAGER,
**KINGSCLERE,'
PRIVATE HOTEL.
ÁPPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD, Telephone No. 134. Telegraphio Address:
"SACHSOLA.". A.B.C. Coda, 5th Ed.
ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Billiards, Tennis, Croquet, putting green and fine stabling for horses.
145] Proprietress, MRS. G. SACHSE. "BRAESIDE, '
PRIVATE HOTEL.
CYTANDING in its own grounds with Ternis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Furnished Rooms, overy home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour.
Telephone, No. 690.
Apply to MES. F. W. WATTS,
"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. [$44 Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. ORIENTAL HOTEL
TELEPHONE 197.
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Mas. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.
A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel
Large and Airy Rooms, afferding every comfort te Residents and Tourista. Tabla D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES.
Telegraphic address: Comfort," Hongkong.
For Particulars, apply to
M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress. Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.
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BOA VISTÀ " (HOTEL SANITARIUM OF SOUTH CHINA), MAÇÃO.
The Hotel is under European manage
Th
ment and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the plice.
All comforts of a home..
A most pleasant retreat for those desired for a few days rest and quiet.
Comfortable accommodation for travellere paying a visit to the historical, and picturesqus colony of Mseso.
Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (88. Bui An and Sui Tai) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both those centres.
Cable Address—“Buayista," For Terms, apply to a196]
THE MANAGEEL
VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON.
MANAGER-ME. H. HAYNES, Telegraphic address" VICTORIA, SHAMEEN, SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSIO
MACAO HOTEL..
MACA OF MANAGER-ME. IN BEAUKEPAIRE..
Telegraphic addros -"FARMER, Mácao," BITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GEANDE Beth Hotela electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES.
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DON'T DELAY CALLING !
the Latest FASHIONABLE GOODS.
JUST UNPACKED, a New Stock of
Comprising i
Finest Dress Note Plain and Striped,T
White, Cream and Black,"
WM FARMER,
Proprietor.
KIALAT HOTEL,
-'SWATOW.
F you go to Swatow don't forget to stay at the KIALAT HOTEL Nice
"uxcellent etiaine:
~Latest NOVELTIES in GLOVES. Plain and Lace, Short and Long, Suede and Comfortable Rooms,” Best Lisle, White, Cream, Black, Grey and Situated five minutes run by rickshaw fron Tan Assorted Shades,
Gorman Consulate,
HOOSAIN-ALI & Co.,
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14, Queen's Road, Central Hongkong, 22nd June, 1909.
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Smatow, 1st April, 190o.
M186 E WILL
Propriedron
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