Notices
ORDER YOUR CAR AT ONCE!
Overland Model 69 F
A number of Overlands have now arrived and are finding
rendy Sale,
Sole Agents,
DRAGON CYCLE DEPOT,
*(Prospective Buyers can try this Car free of charge.)
WING KEE & CO.
47-49, Connaught Rd,
J
SHIP CHANDLERS
PROVISION & COAL
MERCHANTS
Hongkong, 3rd October, 1913
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1913.
THE IDEAL LAUNDRY
DRESS SHIRTS A SPECIALITY
Mrs. M. MASON, Proprietress
30, Austin Road, Kowloon,
MAPPIN & WEBB, LIMITED.
NEW CONSIGNMENTS STERLING SILVER WARE. PRINCE'S PLATE (Cuaranteed for 30 Years). CUTLERY. From the Sule Agents
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO. ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, CHATER ROAD.
LESSONS IN CHINESE.
MR.
R. LI HON FAN, a Chinese
graduate versed in litera ture, has boon u toucher to European officials and merchanta in this Colony for over ten years. He has a good method of train. ing Europeans to pass in the Chinese examination, and is possessed of a first rato cortificate ae a Chinoso, teacher. He has also a good knowledge of Munda- rin and Hakka.
Those who intend learning the Chinese language are requested to write c/o Höngkung Telo- graph" office or direct to 37 Hollywood Road, 1st floor, "Hongkong, 29th Jan. 1912.
WE have much plenume in aduncing to bug
numerous patrons and customers that we
hays opened
Ind
A New SILK STORE
n the most up-to-dzin style and taabion at the large
Commodious Premises No. 38& 40
Queen's Road Central,
where we are displaying an eatirely new, handson. Inidly occupied by Mesars. 1. Rattonjer & Son, And 22ens stock of
Silk Goods & Jewellery Ware
of a descriptions in variety of naw, cizgant and alive designs and patterns
The stock includes a choice selection of Turkish, Perslan & India Silk, Carpets & Wollen Rugs
A chaste and stegant pattern. Paicer specially reduced for
me. Cheapest store laue Colony, Au early visit earnestly slented.
D. CHELLARAM.
• Hagkone 26th July, 1* 18.`
CAMPBELL; MOORE & CO. THE BEST BARBER SHOP IN THE COLÓNY! CHIROPODISTS, MANICURISTS AND
LADIES HAIR DRESSERS HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.
ASAH BEER
OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE
BOLE AGENTS: MITSUI BUSSAN
KAISHA
Hongkong, June 11th, 1913.
ASTHMA
CAN Be Cured.
THEN why be half suffocated, and sit up all night cough ing and gasping for broath when a SINOLE dose of
NOBBS' ASTHMA CURE
will give you certain, prompt relief and ensure a good night's
FOR
*Notices® CHRISTMAS!!
Why not Send Home Some of the Following Good Things From Here?
Finest Quality" PRESERVED GINGER
(None Better} 6-51b jars $13.50 12-24lb jars $15.00
CHOW-CHOW
(A. I. Quality)
I
6-51b jara $13.50
12-24lb jare $13.00
Best Quality HANKOW TEA (Own Selection!
5 lbs Nott 89.00.
7 lbs Nett $11.0 10 lbs Nett 15.00 CUMQUAT (Specially Belooted) 6-5 lb jars $14.50 12 2lb jars $18,80
!
The above qestiloas'inciute mil custom datial and charger. Weʻyauranten free delivery to any town in Great Britain,
Heidi Kates will be quoted as appliantian for other parts of the world,
.
BAILINGS
Arrives
leaves an
leaves on
London
5.5. KITANA MARU
NYAKZA
IYO MARUZ
24-9-15-11-13
NORE
-HIRANO 'MARU 8-10.13
10-9-13 23-10-13 8.5. NILE 17-0-13 2-11-13 KATORI MARU
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* 8««13 18-12-13 12+11»EDV/27-12-13 Perinat homini od Time
THE HONGKONG PARCEL EXPRESS & STORAGE CO.
Teleph
P. 1908.
HONGKONG.
Notices
A Competent
Optical Firm
IS A PUBLIC NECESSITY,
"HIT OR. MISS" methods will not do whers. sight is concerned. Buying glasses without competent adviós is
wrong.
WE USE the latest scientific methods known to the optical profession in testing the sight, thus insuring correct glasses,
SPECIAL LENSES are manufactured on the premises from_the_rough optical glass displayed in our window. We are always pleased to show you through our work-shop, The various processes the glass must go through before it is finally placed before your eyes, as a finished loris, are | interesting and instructive.
SEE US AND YOU WILL SEE BETTER.
MANILA
OFFICES,
à l'ond Sure,
76, ESCOLTA
BEAR BRAND
MILK.
NATURAL SWISS
MILK STERILISED.
This Milk once opened, keeps longer than ordinary Milk and can be used for any purpose for which ordinary Cows' Milk is generally used.
Tel. 66.
SOLE AGENTS..
F BLACKHEAD & CO.
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING.
Motels
HONGKONG HOTEL
A LA CARTE GRILL ROOM.
Now Open..
Hongkong, 20th April, 1911.
J. G. TAGGART.
Manager. [z
GRAND HOTEL.
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
TEL. ADDRESS "COMFORT "
@LARK
LARK & CO. ENTIFIC OPTICIANS
YORK BLOGS,
RD
CHATER HONGKONG
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
الدرع
South China Morning, Päi
Obstacles to Industrial Development
.:
In an address delivered before the Shanghai Saturday Tilla Clab Mr Nora'ns Teu"recently spoko of the tacles un indua. trial development in Ohios, men- tioning amongst other things the bad system of taxation, the "aot of uniformity in the currency system and the lack of Govern meht encouragement,
If such obstacles to the developmsat of home industry exist, it must be apparent that they aro even greater">impedimente to the development of foreign
trade, and in addition.i must be remembered how voi few Chinese there are who are
AS A PRACTICAL DISINFECTANT FOR USE ACAINTS lack of the mutual confidence
SUCH DISEA ES AS
PLAGUE AND CHOLERA
1ZAL
IS
UNRIVALLED.
familiar enough with, commercial usages to conduct a mercantile correspondence; their ignorance- of modern banking; the deplorable,
which is necessary in business, and last, but not by any means least, the language" difficulty. which would be an effectual bar to the introduction of foreign goods by sample in the hands of salesmen.
Daily Press.
The Oplum Monopoly. The more the opium monopoly proposals is considered the groater sppears the necessity for the Government to be perfectly frank with the taxpayers in regard to the subject, and we are surprised
PROF. H. R. KENWOOD STATES ***ITAWAS FOUND THAT IZAL SOLUTION OF THE STRENGTH OF 1. IN 150 ACTING FORCIO, MINUTES DESTROYED THE PLAGUE GERM IN EVERY EXPERI-to find that very little was added MENT.
Contral Position: Large Airy Rooms: Hot, Cold and Shower Baths; Electric Light and Fans Troughout; Large Comfortable Lounge: Private and Publio Bars; BIHard Rooms, HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS. Monthly Rates for Timn and Dinner. SPECIAL DINNERS AT SHORT NOTICE: CUISINE ENTIRELY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. Special Rates For Married Families On Application..
"The Grand Hotel orchestra will play selections during tlin and dinner and at intervals during the day."
7. No. 197.
F. REICHMANN,
PROPRIETOR,
THE CLUB HOTEL. YOKOHAMA.
This favourite Hotel with its newly built annexe, refurnished throughout with modern conveniences offers every comfort and facilities for Travellers. "
TERMS MODERATE,
CLUB HOTEL, 'Limited,'
No. 5, Bund, · YOKOHAMA.
rest? This, the only genuine oure KING EDWARD
for Asthma, discovered by Mr. NOBBS, a qualified Chemist, and
a sufferer for many years, will, it taken when necessary, effect a radical cure of this erstwhile in- curable malady.
Obtainable at Mesara A. S.. WATSON & Co., Ltd. and all Chemists and Patent Modicine endors.
Price $2.50 per hittle,
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND, CEMENT,
In Casks of 375 lbs. net. In Bags of 250 iba. net.
SHEWAN, TOMES & 0. Gederal Managers,
Tengkong, 16th August, 1901
3 Duddell St.
LAW & FOMS
Studebake
Sole Agents.
HOTEL.
CENTRAL LOCATION,
All Electric Trams PasS Entrance.
One Minute's Walk from Ferry.
Telephones on All Floors. Electric Lifts, Fans and Lighting. European Baths and Sanitary Fittings. Hot and Cold Water System Throughout.
Best of Food and Service. Hotel Launch meets All Steamer Telegraphic Address; Tel. 373.
"VIOTORIA"
R. H. NORTH.
Маданск
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.
PLUNKET'S GAP The Peak,
nasr the Tram Teclans Tel. 58. For Tarms apply to the
MAK AUTT:
Cable Address
"CLUB HOTEL
Telephone No. 466.
THE TAIWAN
RAILWAY
HOTEL.
Under the Direct Mausgames it
TAIPEH, FORMOSA
Taiwan Railway Dept
:
EZCELLENT OUINE.
GOOD ERVICE RA EN
YEN AN UP,
Failure? hotel porter meeta xil Gin-
Lizard, Laggage ar
BAGENTS;;} W, ¡R. LOXLEY & CO.,
VAY: YORK{BUILDINGS,
Caldbeck Macgregor & Co.
ESTAB.
1864,
BURGUND Y
PORT
CLARET
SHERRY
MADEIRA
MARSALA.
WHITEWINES
TELEPHONE No. 1057
M. Y. SAN & CO.
CONFECTIONERY,
CHOICE CHOCOLATE. CHOCOLATE,
BISCUITS, With any trouble u
Hodgsong, in M.b.. 1912.
[18*
AND
UP STAIRS.
MEE CHEUNG. RESTAURANT
ART PHOTOGRAPHER.
HONGKONG.
TELEPHONE NO. 1013,
Developing, Printing & Enlarging
Hongkong. Akh July, 1918
JUST ARRIVED, Ex. 5.s. EASTERN.
SMOKED FILLET HADDOCKS.
KIPPERED HERRINGS. Also in hand. Fresh Deep Bay Oysters.
Open till Midnight,
ALEXANDRA CAFE CO.
AND
CAKES.
ICE CREAM.
Nos. 92, 94 and 96, Queen's Road Central,
HONGKONG.
SAN MIGUEL
DRAUGHT
on
at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council to what was said on the subject by Hia Ex. callency a fortnight ago. We understand that a few mouthe ago the present Opiam Farmers offered, when their agreement expires in March next, to continue the Farm at a rental equivalent 10 $1,750,000 & year, dondition that the agreement could be terminated by either" side at any time on two months' notice being given. The figure named represents an incres of six 'nku Eko as the present eual; but tie tavernment has preferred to put forward a pro- posal to abolish the firm system, and run the opium business t'em- selves, while they estimate a lower revenue than the Opium Farmera' offer represents. It is a note- worthy -fact-and one to which the attention of the Anti-Opium Society st horne migh usefully be drawn-that protests. on moral ground against the Colonial Governmen directly setting up in business Se opium dealers have been entirely lacking. No doubt when Parlia ment reassembles wo shall hear of protects from Mr. Theo lose Taylor add other fanatica aguiast another Oolonial Guver{=" ment directly engaging in a trarle which the use of Commons has declared to, bs "morally in lefen. sible;" but the chief interest which the matter possesses for the Hongkong taxpayer is the finan cial aspect of the propo al
China Mail.
The English Channel Tunel. The subject of the Channel Taunel was considered at the first annual congress of the Fran co-British Travel Union at a meeting held" st Marble Arch House recently. Baron E. d'Er- langer presided, and after his in- tro-inotory address on the subject paper.was read by Sir Franois For dealing with the engineering' features involved. Sir Francis Fog stated that the conclusion. had been arrived at as a result of preliminary work and geologiesl investigations, that the strata which could be encountered would not present defficulties of an in:. earmountable character.. Sir Douglas Fox and Partners and
BEER. the French engineers were agreed
ALWAYS HAVE ONE
Telephone 1463,
AT ELEVEN.
that the tunnels could be .constructed through the Lower or Grey Chalk.
For good solid meal a la Carter or Table D'Hote with
MICHAEL & CO. Agents, Wines & Liqueur of the Bant
ALEXANDAO PK