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M. Gains COURT MILLINER,

No. 12, ROBINSON Rd.,

KOWLOON."

LAROM "MONDAY next, December 18th,

A SPECIAL SHOW OF SEMI

TRIMMED FELT, STRAW

AND TILA VELLING RATS.

No. 13,961,

Intimations.

The China Mail

THORNE'S

OLD VAT

BSTABLISHED

1840

號八月正年八界百九千一英

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1908,

日五初月二十年未丁

Business Notices.

FOR SALE

Business Notices.

ROCK BORING DRILL, 500 ft.

M.

Gains

COURT MILLINER.

HOTEL MANSIONS.

ANI

12, ROBINSON ROAD, KOWLOON,

FOR

Hats, Toques & Blouses

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

Business Notices.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., L

(SOLE AGENTS FOR HELL'S ASHESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).

PORTLAND CEMENT

PER

CASE

$14.

THIS VAT WAS STARTED BY THE CATE ROBERT THORNE

OF GREENOCK AND HAS STEREOLD AG N14 SINCE (831

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA. "ATS. WATSON & CO,LTD.

Hongkong May 1, 1907.

793

W. S. Bailey & Co.,

ENGINEERS,

20, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL

TO NIGHT.

NEW PICTURES

NEW PICTURES

AT THE HONGKONG CINEMATOGRAPH (OPTONME 213 CENTaal Marest), For a Few Nights Only.

THE TROUPE or MISS ADALA with the assistance of L BELLE DORA Comical,

Desistio and Acrobatic Scenes.

Never witnessed in Hongkong before. Two performances, 6.30 and 9 p.m.

PRICES OF ADMISSION:

First-Class.....$1,00 Second-Class......ots. Third-Class ......25 cts. Hongkong, Decorber 14, 1907.

TIF IN

SPECIALLY SERVED FOR BUSINESS MEN AT THE

CONNAUGHT HOTEL

R

MONTHLY RATES,

Jongkong, Septembar 2, 1307.

VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL.

dth Grade ASSISTANT MISTRESS

A in required immediately for

Schant.

Particulars on application to the

EADMASTER.

Songkang, January 7, 1908.

HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL

SQUIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW.

PAY FLOWER- md-- VEGETABLE |

SHOW will be held on the 28th and

97th FEBRUARY,

The schedula will startly be distribute to member. Non-members wishing copies

abould apply to the Hon. Secretary.

Non-members will be charged an entrance fee of B vents for much class untered for the Abow.

L. GIBBS.

Hon. Secretary,

6, Barcefield Arcade,

Hongkong, January 7, 1908.

Hongkong Deesaler 12, 1907.

WANTED.

OLIVER

STANDARD

1988

14X1

VISIBLE TYPEWRITER. Clean, Simple, Quick, Durable. HEAVY MANIFOLDER.

ROMBACH & CO.,

17A. QUERN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Sole Agents,

1984

OOD Second-hand MILNERS SAFE WE bar ist. No. 14 Des Voux

Lactopring)

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Apply to

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS

AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG.

⚫ DEPOSIT,' Care of CHINA MALL Ofice. Hongkong, January 2, 1908.

WANTED.

N APPRENTIOK to the Millinery

THE ANNUAL DANCE will be held A Department for Kowloon branch.

at the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY,

he 10th Inst. Mambers who have not yet tessive tickets may obtain same from the Secretary. It is requested that lists of guests be forwarded as soon as possible.

Hongkong, January 4, 1908.

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HONGKONG HOOKEY CHALLENGE COP.

NOTICE.

INTRIES for the above will be received

till the 1th inst. by

ETRIE

T. C. GRAY,

BONGKONG CLUE

Hongkong, January 6, 1908,

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VICTORIA CHAPTER, No. 525, 1.0.

held

Apply to

M. GAINS, HOTEL MANSIONS, Hongkong, December 20, 1907:

2010

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PASSAGE WANTED). YOUNG ENGLISH LADY would be A willing to take care of children or go Ba companion to a lady in return for passage to England.

Apply to

...* Daro of CHINA Mail' Office. Hongkong, January 6, 1908.

NOTICE.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

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REGULAR CONVOCATION of VICTORIA CHAPTER will beR C. MONTAGUE EDE has been

at the FREEMASON HALL, On MR. appointed SE RETALY of the

SATURDAY, the 11th Inst. at 8.50 for

9 P.M. procisoly Visiting Companions aro

'cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, January 6, 1908.

NOTICE

TE have this day authorized MR W JOHANNES THUN to sign war

ROMBACH & C Hongkong, January 1, 1908."

Firm per Procuration.

NOTICE.

beg to inform my Oustomers and the Public that the Undersigned. acquired the business of JELJEEBHOY & CU ou lat January, 1905, and continued to carry on sama under the name of JEEJEEBHOY & CO.,

, until the Slet December, 1907. From 1st January, 1808, the bumitress will bo CARRIED ON under the name of D. R. CAPTAIN & €0., a Successors to JEEIREDOOY & Co

D. R. CAPTAIN,

Sole Proprietor. Hongkong, January 6, 1908.

NOTICE

THE Interest and Responsibility in our RMIN HAUPT ceased by mutual consent on the 31st De comber, 1907.

MESS GUSTAV FRIESLAND and ADOLF WIDMANN have been admitted TARTNERS from this date.

MELOHERS & CO.,

Hongkong and Manila..

Hongkono, January 1, 1908,

NOTICE

M SUHIROTEIC, having retired from TR JOHANN GEORG LUDWIG our Firm, his Intervet and Responsibility cessed on the 31st December, 190740 200 MB PAUL FRIEDRICH HERMANN WESTENDORFF has To-day been admit- ted a PARTNER and we have authorized MY PETER HARTWIRG NELLENR to sign our Firm from this date.

MEYER & CO. Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai, Hankow, January 2, 1909.

Society from the 1st January, 1908,

By Urder of the Enard,

W. J. SAUNDERS,

Secretary. Hongkong, January, 1. 1908,

NOTICE.

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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

have this day REMOVED our

Road Central (pppai o to Mens Wos. Powell, Ltd.)

CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., LD,

14 Des Voeux Rand Central, Hongkong, Dessinbur 30, 1907.

NOTICE.

2108

consequence of the CLOSING of the GERMAN SCHOOL, the Courmitted

of Management of Union Church is pre- pared to makiler applications for renting the CHURCH HALL for Ednestignal or similar purposes.

Hongkong, December 16, 1907. 1994

WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM HONGKONG,

Round Trip 6 Days. Comfortablo Steamera-Delightful Climate. THE most interesting and picturesque scenery in South China. For further information, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, West River, British S.S. Oos.

1708 Hongkong, October 25, 1907,

XMAS 1907 XMAS

Xmas and New Year's Cards IN ALL VARIETIES.

HINA TRADERS INSURANCE CO., Parisian Sweets and Chocolates.

MR

LIMITED.

C. MONTAGUE RDE has been appointed SECRETARY of the Company from the 1st January, 1908.

By Order of the Board,

Secretary,

Xmhs Cakes, Mince Meat and Assorted Cakes.

HAM AND BACON.

W. J. SAUNDERS, Champagnes, Wines & Spirits.

The Largest and Most Varied Hongkong, January 1, 1908;

Assortment of Goods,.

KENSINGTON HOUSE No. 1, CARNÄRVOŃ ROAD,

KOWLOON.

ADAME KDWARDS (labe of MADAME

M HAYWARD, Bond Street, London

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and for four years. Head Milliver of Weeks and Coy., Ltd., Shanghai, respectfully bege to announce that she has OPENED an Establish bent at the above Address,

for the Sale of MILLINERY.

MADAME EDWARDS has a lady buyer in London, who is in touch with the Istost Loiler and Parisian fashione, thus assuring pattoos of the very latest fashions.

CHILDREN'S HATS MADE A STROLACITY. Hata remodelled, kad made to order. Questal orders promptly attended to, PRICES REASONABLE. Hongkong, Japonry 6, 1908.

GENERAL FORWARDING.

ZB

All kinds of Goods Received, Packed and Shipped by the Mail or Cargo Steamers at

Liberal Reduction to Hotels, Clubs, and Charitable Institutions.

PATELL & CO.,

SHAMEEN, CANTON,

BELL S

ASBESTOS

THE

MOST RELIABLE PACKING

FOR

DAGGER

PACKING

In Cuaks of 375 lbs, met, MARINE.

ENGINES,

$5.00

per Cask, ex Factory.

In Bags of 250 lb, net, $3.00 per Bag, ex Fautory,

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS

HOLE MANUFACTURERS :

BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LD., LONDON.

Shewan, Tomes & Co.

-

LARGE STOCK OF PACKINGS, JOINTINGS, &..... ALWAYS IN HAN

OFFICE:-6, DES VEUX ROAD.

GENERAL MANAGERS,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. FAIRALL & CO

SPECIAL VALUE IN

EVENING DRESSES.

LONDON MADE.

VOILE and SILK SKIRTS.

SILK UNDERSKIRTS.

SILK LISLE & CASHMERE HOSE.

TELEPHONE, 97,

LANE,

CRAWFORD

WILKS

2000

JACK, LD.

ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND GAS ENGINEER

SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR

The Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co.

Hongkong, September 3, 1907.

MANUFACTURERS & OWNERS

in the

UNITED KINGDOM

of the

WELSBACH, INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT SYSTEM.

7 and 9,8Pedder Street.

TELEPHONE: No. 644.

ARE SHOWING NEW NOVELTIES

IN

BALL GOODS

OF THE MOST ELEGANT DESCRIPTION.

Costumes, Coats, Furs, etc.

A. GOOD ASSORTMENT OF ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

THE SINCERE CO.

111, CONNAUGHT RD-216, 217, 219 & 221, DES VEUX BD, HONGKONG, UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,

TAILORS, HATTERS, & MERCERS. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES, Drapery, Silks, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, Ironmongery, Grocery, Furniture, Rattan Ware, Tobaccos, Ciget, Cigarettes, Sewing Machines.

Our Prices are marked in plain figures. Bengkong, September 28, 1907.

1586

THE HONGKONG HOTEL

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE. THOROUGHLY UP 20 DATE WITE

A large stock of the latest

2184)

and most improved Fittings

and Burners on hand.

AUR MANTLES, CHEAPEST

AND MOST RELIABLE.

SHOW ROOMS & OFFICES: 14, Des Voeux Road Central, HONGKONG,

14, Robinson Road, Kowloon.

TELEPHONE 358 & 38 k.

1431

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROCESSION.

THESE ARE NOW ON SALE.

INSPECTION INVITED,

MDE OHHUNG,

ICE HOUSE ROAD AND CORRIDOR, HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, April 2 1807.

EVERY MODERN LUXORY MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAS

A. F. DAVIES, Manage

JAPANESE BEDR

* ASAHI'

YEBISU.'

'SAPPORO IDEAL AND WHOLESOME.

ACH BRAND has obtained the highest AWARD at International Exhibitiona.

The largest demand in the whole of Japan. Quality speaks for itsell

PRIOD EXCEEDINGLY MODERATE.

Sold by CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., . PRICE & CO., LD., A. 179) | CHAZALON & CO., and all leading Chinese Wine Merchants,

RIENTAL HOTEL

CUISINE

No §. Quoen's Road Central,

MR. M. MATTHAEY........ Proprietress.

A THOROUGHLY FIRST CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL... UISINE andor European Supervision. Grills at ekort notice Private Bar and

Billiard Room, Monthly Rates for Tiffin and Dinner. TELEGRAPHIC ADDEESE COMFORT, HONGKONG: "

For particulars, apply to Hongkong, September 24, 1967.

C. FRERICHS, Manager,

THE CARLTON HOTEL.

Most Centrally Situated Elegantly Furnished.

VERY COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE

FOR PERMANENT BOARDERS AND TOURISTS, FIRST CLASS TABLE. TERMS VERY REASONABLE.

APPLY TO

THE MANAGER.

CHER WING & CO.

27, 28 and 29, LEE TUEN STREET (WEST)

HONGKONG.

DEALERS 2

Lowest Rates of Freight Pre- All Borte of COFFER, BRASS, STEAL, paid or forward. Regular Shipments Contracted

for on favourable terms. Insurance Effected according to

Instructions.

CHINA EXPRESS, OG. Telephone 6888.

IRON WARE, &c.

STEEL GIRDERS AND TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &

Suitable for

3 Buddell Street SEE, ENGINEERS AND Hotar Borders.

Hongkong, Dec 20, 1907.

1049

1293

THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, Sole Agents. Hongkong, August 21, 1907.

1359

BREWER & Co., Limited.

PEDDER STREET-ADJOINING MAIN ENTRANCE HONGKONG HOTEL.... TELEPHONE No. 696.

NEW STOCK.

1540 Tennis Balls, 1908. Tennis Goods. Cricket and Football Gear.

The Radiant Files.

CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY.

A Valuable Remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs-Price $1.00 per bottle.

SEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM. For the relief of Coughs, Colde, Hoarseness, and Sorencse of the

Chest 50 cts, and $1.00 MARTIN'S MIXTURE,

A specific for Influenza, Hay Fever, Cold in the Head

Price $1,00

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

London-made Writing Pads.

Stephen's Inks.

The Combined Chit Paper with Envelopes,

THE WELLINGTON TYPEWRITER, THE BLICK TYPEWRITER,

A Large New Stock of latest Booke by every English Mail.

WHITAKER'S ALMANAUK DUE HERE ON 9ra JANUARY.

Names registered delivered immédiately after landing

QUAMPIÓNES,

SHERRIES,

MÄRSALAS,

MADEIRAS,

TORTS,

· No. 754

HOOKS & MOSELLES,

BRANDIES,

GINS,

LIQUEURS,

OLARETS,

BURGUNDIES.

WHISKIES,

VERMOUTHS,

BITTERS,

ALES, BIERS & STOUTS

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,

Wine andrit Merchants,

18, QUEENS ROAD CENTRA”.