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M. Gains

HOTEL MANSIONS.

SPECIAL SHOW

Monday, Jan. 20, 1908.

HATS, TOQUES AND

BLOUSES,

FOR THE RACES,

No. 18,979.

Intimations.

The China Mail

THORNE'S

$15

PER

CASE

OLD VAT

Ansopphed

to the

flow of

„THIS VAT WAS STARTED BY THE LAM ROBERT THORNČ

DE CALENOCK AND HAS BORN SOLD AS NO A SINCT insi

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA.

A. S. WATSON & Co.Lto*

Hongkong. May 1, 1907,

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1908

ESTA ELISE D

1847

號九廿月正竿八零百九千一英

Business Notices.

FOR SALE

ROCK BORING DRILL, 500 ft.

W. S. Bailey & Co.,

ENGINEERS,

20, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL,

OLIVER

799

December 12, 1907.

IN accordance with Government Notition-

I

tion No. 41 the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for t'ia Travesathe and Public Businen on MONDAY

proximo.

Hoppkong, January 18, 1908

NOTICE.

(A

DY kind permission of Lie p. Pol, 8. 9.

BY Rick and ferry 2nd (Queen's

Own) Cameron Highlanders, the bunch of | the Regiment will play selections at the ORIENTAL HOTEL. 2. Queen's Roy Central, during Dinos on HÖNDAY 1999). the 3rd February.

C. FRERICHS,

Mannges

Hoogkong, January 28, 1908.

SOTICK

153

ESF. F. ALLEN will not hol! him vif reaponachle for any Delta incurred by

his wife, AUGUSTA ALLEN, from or haroufter this date.

ALLEN,

14, Queen's Rd. Central, Tap Floor. Hongkong. January 58 1008.

NOTICE.

154

KWONG WO of 20, Pottinger Street

C. Central, Hongkong, having accepted

the Tenancy of the Cantem of H.M.S. KENT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Tradevinen and others concerned that the Commanding Offieve and Ship's Com- pany of H.M.S KENT do-not hold them- golyes responsible for any Donts contracted by the said C. KWONG WO.

GERALD C. A. MARASCAUX,

Captain,

H M.S. Kont Hongkong, January 28, 1908.

NOTICE

149

THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr THE DAY STARTIN EDUARD MEYER in our Firms ceased by mutual consent on the 31st December, 190%.

MEYER & 00. HONGEONO, SHANGKAI, Į HANKOW. CANTON,

January 24, 1908.

WANTED.

Dist

127

N EUROPEAN OFFICE ASSIST

knowledge of Book-keeping. Apply by letter tu

* ASBESTOS,' Care of 'ORINA MATE-Office. Hongkong, January 28, 1808: f1

SITUATION WANTED.

N ENGLISH NURSE or NURSERY A. GOVERNESS BOW at Outport dis engaged April of May, offers services on voyage bome.

Apply to

*M..' Care of CHINA MAIL' Office Hongkong, January 27, 1008,

WANTED.

143

OLIVER

STANDARD

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

ROMBACH & CO.,

17A. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

Sole Agent,

CHAMPAGNE

THE LEADING BRAND

G.H.MUMM&C

REIMS

BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO

Mthe King of England

HAH the Prac

Shewam Comes & C

GENERAL AGENTS

fas

HONG-KONG, CANTON & MACAO

Hongkong, January 27, 1908.

HONGKONG BENEVOLENT

SOCIETY.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of this So- cisty will be held in the CITY HALL

en THURSDAY, January 30, at 5,30 13 All members are invited to be present. Hongkong, January 20, 1908. 113

SCOTTISH MASONIC QUADRILLE ASSOCIATION.

REGALIA DANCE will be held in A CITY HALL., on FRIDAY, the 716 February. Dispensation to wear Realin for English and Seatch Masong has been reesived from the District Grand Masters. No Invitations to this Dance will by issued after the fifth day of February.

A Launch will leave the Star Verry Whar at A., to convey Kowloon re- sidents back.

JOHN J. BLAKE, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, January 22, 1905.

HONGKONG. CLUB.

NOTICE,

139

THE POST of COMPRADORE to the Love CLUB uscumas VACANT on the 1st MARCH, 1968. Applications to fill the same will be received by the Under- signed up to the 31st January, 1908.

0. H. GRACE,

Secretary HONGKONG CLTH, Hongkong, January 6, 1903.

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE

PPLICATIONS will be regsired by the Undersigned up to the 29th February, 1908, for the Post of ACTING SEORÊ

yooD Second-hand MILNERS SAFE TARY to the stove Club for Twelve Months

(8 feet opening). Apply to

! DEPOSIT.' Care of CHINA STATE' Office, Hongkong, January 2, 1008,

WANTED.

متر

POSITION in a Bank or Mercantile Firm, by a PORTUGUESE. Age 38: Fficient accountant, correspondent

English and typist : with thorough expe- rience of general office work. No objection to Coast Ports. Salary moderate.

Apply to

* CLERK,' Care of Cuma Man' Offer, Hongkong, January 14, 1908,

KWONG WOO.

JEWELLER, DEALING IN SILE,

St., Ste.

·&

from the lat April, 1008 to the 1st April, 1800, with the prospect of s permanent appointment as Secretary.

Applicants should be unmarried as rosid enes on the Club Premises is essential,

- By Order,

O. H. GRADE,

Becretary. Hongkong: January 27, 1908. 141

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

145

190

WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.

TENDERS will be received at the HEID QUARTER OFFICE, VICTORIA BARRAUKS, until 12 o'clock Nous, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th of February, 1908, for the under mentioned Supplies and Services for the period of 12 months from 1st April, 1908;--

MEAT.

2

HOPITAL SUPPLIES and MEDICAL COMFORTS.

3. GENERAL SUPPLIES and Phovistons.

4. Qis WICK AND BARRACK SUPPLIES,

COAL,

COKE, WOOD and CHARCOAL

5.

B: BARRAOR SERVICES and SCAVENGING. 7. WASHING

8. TRANSPORT SERVICES (Supplies of Launches, Junks, Coolies, etc.)

9. FORAGE.

Forma Tender and any particulars can be obtained on application to this Office, peracnally or by letter, addressed to the Officer Commanding, Army Service Corps. between the houre of 10 M. and 4 P.M.

and

Business Notices

日六十月二十年未丁

M. Gains

No. 12, ROBINSON Rd, KOWLOON. MILLINERY

Hats, Toques & Blouses

Largest ASSORTMENT IN THE COLONY.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

Business Notices.

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

(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON),

SAVE FUEL BY COVERING YOUR BOILERS AND STRAMPIFES

WITH

BELL'S ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION,

PORTLAND CEMENT

34

ESTIMATES GIVEN

In Casks of 375 lbe, not, $5.00

per Cask, ex Factory,

FOR WORK FINISHED COMPLETE.

OR SUPPLIED EY

رکھ

Bags of 1 cwt, arch,

OFFICE: 6, DES VOUX ROAD

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

LADIES' DEPARTMENT STOCKTAKING SALE

JANUARY 27th to 31st, INCLUSIVE

THE WHOLE STOCK IN THIS DEPARTMENT WILL BE OFFERED AT THE

VERY LOWEST PRICES TO CLEAR

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, TELEPHONE, 07. ・・

In Bags of 280ība,fust $3.00 per Bag, ex; Factory,

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

GENERAL MANAGERS.

Race Season, 1908. FAIRALL & CO.

7 and 9. Podder Street

ARE SHOWING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20th

NEW GOODS

Suitable for the Race Season Comprising -NEW MILLINERY, DRESS MATERIALS, in Cloths, Fancy and Plain Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Shoes, etc,

THE SINCERE CO.

2040 111, CONNAUGHT RD-215, 217, 219 221, DES VEUX ED., HONGKONG

UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,

WILKS & JACK, LD.

ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND GAS ENGINEERS

SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR.

The Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co.

Boogkong, September 3, 1907.

MANUFACTURERS & OWNERS

in the

UNITED KINGDOM

of the

WELSBACH, INCANDESCENT

GAS LIGHT SYSTEM.

A large stock of the latest

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

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

1665

THE HONGKONG HOTEL.

| UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND QUISINE, THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE. WITH EVERY MODERN LUXURY

MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRA B

A. F. DAVLES, Manager.

and most improved Fittings, 2:97]

and Burners on band.

AUR' MANTLES, CHRAPHST

AND MOST CELIABLE.

SHOW ROOMS & OFFICES:

14, Des Voeux Road Central. HONGKONG.

14. Robinson Road, Kowloon.

TELEPHONES 358 38 k

1451

PHOTO SUPPLY STORE.

[EN CHEUNG'& 00., bag to announce they have OPENED A NEW PHOTO SUPPLY STURE at BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, opposite the Outy Hall, owing to the

ME

The Tanders must be proper will be demolition of the building the Company's Stɔeo in the dougkong Hotel corridor is closed.

signed and dated,

30

filled up, nticsd unless delivered upon the proper foru

at the Head Quarter Office by 12 Noon on the above date, in a Closed Envalope marked TENDER, on the outside,

The right to reject any or all Tenders is reserved.

HEAD QUARTER OFFICE, VICTORIA BARRAC584 "Hongkong. Hongkong, January 28, 1908. 150

M. C. O. TURKISH CIGARETTES.

THE BEST on the MARKET.

SOLE AGENTA ron SouzH CHINA AND TILE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.

A. KOTAS & CO., NEW TRAVELLER'S HOTEL Hongkong, January 24, 1908.

·

All Kind of Photographic Goods, and views of the Colony are on Sale. Developing and Printing undertaken at reasonable torms for Amateurs.

MEE CHEUNGH, ION HOUSE ROAD 'AND BEACONSFIELD ARCADE. Hongkong, April 2, 1907.

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178

ORIENTAL HOTEL

Nola. Quoon's Road Central.

Mrs M. MATTHAEY...Proprietress.

128

For particulars, apply to Hongkong, September 24, 1907.

JAPANESE BEER

⇓

'SAPPORO

'ASAHI'

VEBİSU

IDEAL AND WHOLESOME.

AUF BRAND hae obtained the highest AWARD at International Exhibitions

The largest demand in the whole of Japan. Quality speake for itsalt,

PRICE NXOBEDINGLY MODERATE,

Sold by CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., H. PRICE & CÒ., LD,, OHAZALON & CO., and all leading Chinoso Wine Merchants.

THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, Sole Agents.

Hanghong, August 21, 1907,

1839

BREWER & Co., Limited.

PEDDER STREET-ADJOINING MAIN ENTRANCE HONGKONG HOTEL, TELEPHONE No. 695.

A THOROUGHLY FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL,

UISINE ander European, Supervision. Grills at short notice. Private Bar and

Billiard Rooms. Monthly Rates for Tilia and Dinner.

TelzantPHIC ADDRESS COMFORT,' HONGKONG

C. FRERICHS, Manager.

Hazell's Annual, 1908, $2.75.1 1540 Whitaker's Almanacks, 1908,

70 ets, and $2. Truth, Strand, Windsor Maga- zine, etc., Xmas Numbers. China Coasters Tide Tables,

$2.50.

THE CARLTON HOTEL.

Most Centrally Situated Elegantly Furnished.

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

THE MANAGER.

APPLY TO

Westablishments to No. 14 Des Voeux HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY,

day REMOVED our

Road Central (opposite to Mesra Wo. 77 Powell, Ltd.j

CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., L

14 Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, December 30, 1807..

or No. 18 QUEEN'S BOLD, CENTRAL bags to inform his Patrons and the General Public that owing to necessary extension of stock to west increased busi nose ho will remove to his new and more spacious premisce at No. 66 Queen's Road, Central, (7 doors Exet of his present pre- mises) on 4th January, 1908.

Hongkong, December 27, 1907.

2044

. CO., LD.

THE SHARE CERTIFICATE NO. 439 A Valuable Remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,

for Twenty-five Shares nümbored

2468 76661 to 7:678 inclusive fully paid up and all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs-Price $1.00 per bottle,

WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM HONGKONG.

Round Trip 8 Days, Comfortable Steamers-Delightful Olimats. THE most internating and picturesque THEY ecctory in South Chias

For further information, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, West River British S.S. Oda, Hongkong, October 28, 1907... 1706

standing in the Register in the name of

PEDRO NOLASCO DA SILVA of Mato,

having bean LOST or destroyed, Notice

ANISEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM.

hereby given that unless the said certificate For the relief of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and Soroness of the

be prodused at the Offices of the Company, Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux Road February, 1908, & New Certificate for the Contral, Hongkong, on or before the 24th

said Bhares will be issued and the Old der tidicate will thereafter be hold pany as null and void by the Com- JOHN D. BUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, January 24, 19 6,

181

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

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

Price $1.00

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

Race Books $0.50, 1.75 & 2.00. China Post Directory & Blotter $4.00.

OBAMPAGNES, SHERRIES,

Who's Who, 198 Card and Tablo Games, by Professor

The Awakening of China, by Martin 13.00 *****$7.00

Hoffmann

5.50

SPALDING'S RED Dor GOLF BALLS. Wall Mapa-Chinese Empire, and Asia. The Blick and Wellington Typewritos, Radiant Files-Footecap and 4to. Pilot Files Puoluesp and 4to. 2. Squas-Set Squared, British Journal Photography Annual

MARSALAS,

MADEIRAS,

Tolophons

OLARETS,

No. 75.

BURGUNDIES,

HOCKS & MOSELLES,

BRANDIES,

GINS,

-WHISKIES,

VERMOUTHS,

BITTERS

LIQUEURS

ALES, BEERS & STOUTS

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

18, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.