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No. 16,380. 驶六十八百三千六萬一第 日七傘月九年二韵宣 HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 1910.
INTIMATIONS
NEW
PIANOS
ON HIRE
AT
MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS.
Al, ABC, Western Union, and Engineering Codes used. Buliders and Bepairers of Shire, Engines and Boilers, and Electrical Engineers. Manufacturers of Contrafe Condenser, Stone'e Manganese Bronse, and Farsons Steam Turbines, etc., sto., etc.
AT NAGASAKI :-Telegraphio Address: "DOCK" NAGASAKI...
Breadth at Entrance,
3 Dry Docks No. 2
No. 1.
No. 3
Length on Kool-Blocks.
510 ft.
+
350 ft.
714 ft.
en Bottom..
77 ft.
53 it.. B3 ft.
Depth of Water
on Koel Blocks.
25 ft.
24 ft. 34 ft.
六拜调 號九会月十年十一百九牛一类港香
JOHN ROBERTS&CO.,LD.,
BILLIARD TABLE MAKERS,
BOMBAY,
NDËRTAKE to Supply a First-class Full Sized BILLIARD TABLE, dosigu No. 1, to following Specification, via. On Eight Massive Turned Legs, raised panels to Carved Bracket Knoes, Sorewed Mouldings, double bolted, bost Welsh Slate Bad, extra heavy solid cushion rails fitted with our new low set Express Cushions, patent invisible
•Fooko? Pistes, best Whipoord Pockets, Bix Chalk Caps, Superfine West of England Cloth, and patent adjusting toes, with lover for levelling, complete with the following accessories Di
12 Selected Anh Cuos,
Balt Rest with Patent Brass Head.
1 Billiard Rest with Patent Brass Head.
1 Long Batt.
1 Mid Rutt.
1 Hilliard Marking Board
1
Dust Cover for Table,
Straightedge and Circle.
1 Wall Cue Rack.
1 Wali Butt Rack.
1 Set Billiard Rules, Framed.
1 Best Billiard Brush.
3 Bot "Crystalate" or "Bonzoline" Bild. Balls
Box Best Cue Tipa, assorted.
1 Cue Tip Fastener with File.
1. Bettle the Cement.
ON BALE.
THE
DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE
FOR 1910.
Complete Edition $10.00 Small...
6.00
Agents in all the Fareign, Settlements throughout the Far Enst
PRICE $3 PER MONTH,
HOTELS
HONGKONG HOTEL
FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.
Dining accommodation for 300 Fersons Well Furnished Reception Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel
Besidents.
Electric Lifts to each Floor, Electric Lighting and Fans, Telephones on overy Floor. Every Co. fort.
Ladies' Afternoon
Tea Rooms,
Ladies' Cloak Rooms,
Matron in attendance.
CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO BITES, *357
A. F. DAVIES, Manager,
$10 PER MONTH.
TURING AND REGULAR
1 Patent Blip capable of lifting vessels up to 1,000 tons. The Salvage Steamor "OURA-MARU" 716 tons and 12 knots speed, is always ready at short notice.
AT KOBE →→Telegraphic Address; "WADADOCK" KODE.
Floating Docks.
Lifting Power
No. 1. 7,000 Tons,
No. 2.
12,000 Tons,
ATTENTION INCLUSIVE,
Har Length of Ship takes in
Brandth
460 Fost
580 Fest.
* Draft
56: 22
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CO., LIMITED.
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CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LD., HEAD OFFICE, SHANGHAI.
IRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
DI
ALEXANDER MCLEOD, Esq, Chairman..
C. STEPHARIUS, Esq.
Lay Yuso Suv, Esq.
J. H. MOMIOHAFL, Esq.
O. R. BURKILL, Esq.
J.A. WATTIE, Esq., Managing Director,
A. J. HUGHES,
Becretary,
8. B. NEILL, F.I.A., Actuary, ・・
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The Salvage Steamer ARIMA-MARU," pumping capacity per hour 2,000 tons. The Floating Sheerlege, capable of lifting 40 ton weight.
ANY ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND ESTIMATES SENT ON APPLICATION
WEISMANN'S BREAD
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ander Hongkong Ordinances and under Life
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Insurance in Force......$37,855,885.00
Assets
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8,415,250.00
3,566,559,00
Total Security to Policyholdere 8,216,813.00
LEFFERTS KNOX, Esq.,
District Manager.
B, W. TAPE, Eaq.,
Distelot Socratary.
Hongkong, Can-
Alexandra Building,
ton, Macso
and the Philippines.
G. LAWDER; Esq., Inspector, Hongkong,
Advisory Board, Hongkong.
B PAUL CHATER, KT., C.M.G.
1. F. HOUGH, Esq.
C. J. LAFRENTZ, Esq.
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THIS
S.S. 'MARMORA,”
(10,500 TONE.)
CAPTAIN G. H. C..WESTON, R.N.E.
HIS THROUGH MAIL STEAMER FOR MARSEILLES AND LONDON VIA BOMBAY WILL LEAVE HONGKONG ON MARCH 18TH, 1911, STAYING AT BOMBAY 24 HOURS ONLY AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT:---
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1. Smoothing Iron with Shoe.
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2 Dozen Best White Chalk
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required).
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Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.
MANAGER
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
QUEIN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
A FIRST CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL ENTIRELY UNDER EUROFRAN MANAGEMIT.
THIS HOTEL has recently been thoroughly renovated, extensively enlarged, and is now lazariously furnished and up-to-date in ovary respect, situated in the most central position. Large and Airy Rooms, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Electric Light Throughout and Fans, Large and Comfortable Lounge, Private and Pablic Bars and Billiard Rooms, CUISINE ENTIRELY UNDER EUROPEAN
SUPERVISION, Sanitary Arrangements of the latest, HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS. Monthly Rates for Tifin and Dinner Special Rates for married families on application to
J. H. OXBERBI
Manager.
FREDERICK REICHMANN,
Proprietor
(late Manager of J. H. LIONS (Trocadero), leading Caterers in Londen, and GEAND ORIENTAL HOTLE, Colombo). TELEPHONE No. 197.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDEZES "COMFORT," Hongkong.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1910.
"BRAESIDE.”
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Apply to Mas. F. W. "YATTS,
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A Fino Selection of Reprints from Old Mestera. VICTORIA HOTEL
SHAMEEN-CANTON,
MANAGER MR. H. HAYNEE
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Cake 375 lba, net
In Bags 250-Ibs, not
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.
PEAK
7.00.6.01.
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TRAMWAYS COMPANY
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
7.30 a.. to 10.00 a.m..........Every 10 minutes. 10.00 .m. to 11.00a.m....Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 12.45 p....Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.16 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 115 pm to 1.45 p.m.... Every 15 minutes.
1450 to 2.12 pasivery:10 minutes.
2.15
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NIGHT CAES.
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avery & ROW
hour. SATURDAYS.
Extra Cars at 3.15 pm. 11.30 p.m. and 11,45 pm.
BITNDAYS,
Every
15 minutes. 8.00 sm. to 9.00 am. 9.00 am. to 9.30 am...Every 30 minutos. 9.30 am to 10.30a.m....Every 15 minutes 10.30 am to 11.00a.m....Every 10 minutes, 15 minutes. 11.45 am to 12.00 Noon...Every 12.00 Noon to 1.00p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00p.m....Every 15 minutos. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 pm....Every 10 minutes. 6.00p.m. 1o 7.00 pm....Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm....Every 10 minutes, NIGHT CARS at 8.45 p.m. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., avery balf hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Des Vaux Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS 4780N General Managers.
*1132 Hongkong, 1st April, 1909.
LONG HING & CO..
PHOTO SUPPLIES.
17, QUEEN'S TOAD Central.
PHOTO GOODS of every description, EASTMAN KODAKS and CARBINE CAMERAS, 26,
FRESH KODAK FILMS IN Brook.
DEVELOPING AND PRINTING ▲ SPECIALITY.
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Maison Fondée 1828
DISTILLERS OF FINE LIQUEUR BRANDIES
SO SUPPLIED TO THE PRINCIPAL CLUBS, HOTELS & RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.
W
E have the pleasure to advise our CUSTOMERS and the PUBLIC GENERALLY that, under the Superinten- dence of our new FACTORY EXPERT, recently arrived in the Colony (who has had 18 years' experience in the leading Shoe Factories of the United States), we are NOW prepared to supply the FINEST up-to-date MEN'S BOOTS and SHOES in our well-known brands "SUPREME" and "LILY" to suit the taste of everyone. Only the finest Leather and Materials are used, and the best workmanship guaranteed.
At an early date, which will be duly notified, we shall be prepared to supply the finest and latest LADIES' Boots and Shoes.
THE
HONGKONG & CHINA SHOE FACTORY, LD.
WORKS: 98 and 99, PRATA East. OFFICE AND 34 & 55, Des Your Boad, Central, SHOWROOM A few doors from New Post Office.
MACAO HOTEL
MACAO...
Telegraphic address--" FARMER, Macao,” BITUATED IN THE CENTEE OF FRAYA GRANDS Both Hotels electrically lighted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAINA PROVIDED.. Every information and Special attention giran
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to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES.
WH. FARMER
Proprietor
'BOA VISTA (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA), MACAO.
THE Hotel is under European manage
THE ment and most striot supervision as to
food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.
All comforts of a home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous fer few days rest and quiet.
Comfortable accommodation for travellers the historical and pictureEUS colony of Massa
Paying &
vikit
Macas is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong
Two steamers (5.8. Sui An and Sui Tai) daily te and from Hongkong, sad two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres."
Cable Address—"BOAVISTA" For Terms, apply to
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THE MANAGER