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M. Gains

Court Milliner

HOTEL MANSIONS.

A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF

Dinner and Theatre

Blouses.

The China Mail.

ESTABLISH)D 1849

No. 13,998.

號一廿月二年八零百九千一英

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1908.

日十二月正年申戊

Intimations.

Business Notices.

Business Notices.

THORNE'S

$15

PER

CASE

OLD VAT

A supplied

to the

[Louse of

Common.

M. Gains

COURT MILLINER.

18, ROBINSON ROAD, KOWLOON. Ladies' and Children's HATS

FINEST VALUE & STYLES.

A SPECIAL STUDY.

PRICE, $3,00 Per Month.

Business Notices. -

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

ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS,

FOUNDERS & BOILERMAKERS,

RIVER STEAMERS, TUGS, MOTOR BOATS

HIGH-SPEED AND SHALLOW-DRAFT VESSELS A SPECIALTY. ESTIMATES FOR ALL IRON AND STEEL WORK.

TELEPHONES: 187 and K. 21.

CABLES: SAYBOURNE, Hongkong,

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

SAVE FUEL BY COVERING YOUR BOILERS AND STRAMPIPES

WITK

BELL'S ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION.

PORTLAND CEMENT

ESTIMATES GIVEN

In Disks of 375 lbs, net, $5.00

per Cask, ex Factory,

FOR WORK FINTADED CONFLETE,

THIS VAT WAS STARTED BY THE LATE RESERT THORNE

OF GREENDS ANQAS BEEN SOLD AS AT SINCE 193

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA

A. S. WATSON & CO.LTD." Hongkong, May 1, 1907.

79

SMOKING CONCERT

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINYERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG.

3, DES Vaux Road.

SATURDAY, 22xo Feorman, ut & P.M.

AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME.

ADMISSION..

50 Cents.

THEATRE ROYAL

CITY HALL.

THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC OLUB WILL PRESENT

"THE LIAR

AN ORIGINAL COMEDY FOR Aors, ey HENRY ARTHUR JONES.

TONIGHT (FRIDAY), 21ST FED. AND TO-MOBROW (SATURDAY), 22ND FEB.

Donra open at 8.30 PM. Performance at

Colonel Sir Christophor Doering. Edward Falkuar.

CAST:

Gilbert Nepeau, (Lady Jessica's husband). doorgy Nepean, (Gilbert's Brother). Freddie Tatton, (Lady Rosamund's husband). Waiter (at The Star and Darter.') Archibald Coke, (Dolly's husband).

Taplin, (Sir Gadsby, (Footmann at Freddie Tatron's)

Christopher's servant). at Cadogan Gardens. Jessica Мерика

(Sisters).

Rosamond Tatton]

Dully Coke, (their cousin).

Boatrice Eborace.

Mrg Orospio.

| Forria, (Lady Jessica's maid),

PRICES

F.M.

Mr H. L. HUTCHISON,

Mr Jons ROBERTSON.

Mr ARTHUR CHAPMAN,

Mr C. T. BEATH.

Mr MowERAT S. NontacOTE.

Major H. BROEE, RE,

Lt. Comm. Digzna, R.N.

Me BITTEN.

Mr J. NESPIST.

Mr HV WILKINSON.

3r

Mrs W. LODAN.

MC VAN DE

WALDE.

Mrs H. W. CLOTHIER

Mrs ALTHOR UBAPMAN.

Mre (). D. THOSISON.

Miss CHATHAN.

...83, $2, $1.

Tickota can be had at the Tustication or Booking Office at the RoRISHON PIANO Co., open on and after MONDAY, the 19th

February, 1938, at 10 A.M.

Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform Hall Price to Pit Stelle and Pit.

from the Menitors of the Commutes,

Hongkong, February 20, 1968. 978

NOTICE.

HARBOUR OBSTRUCTION

STEAM LIGHTER sunk about 400 foot S. W of China Merchants" Northern Buoy, Central Fairway.

Two junk now in position to remove j obstruction will be mocked by day by Rel Flags sud a night by Red Lips.

BASIL TAYLOR, Cond, R.N..

Harbour Master, de. Hogskong, Fobrywry 30, 1908. 280

NOTICE.

JE have admitted into PARTNER--

HARTWELL DAY from the lat January, 1908.

WILKINSON & GRIST,

Solicitors. Hongkong, Bebecary 20, 1968,

WSHIP MOCHARLES EDWARD

LLOYD'S REGISTER OF BRITISH & FOREIGN SHIPPING,

NCBSCRIBERS 10 th REGISTER BOOK for 1989, should notify the Undersignad va or before 25th February.

JOHN LAMBERT, Surveyor to Lloyd's Register.

Hongkong. Hanging, Fahruary 18, 1908.

WANTED.

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266

INTERPRETER, competent to transiste i

I

Resstan into Buonisht. Most 12 okt

able-good prospects.

Appiy

• RUSSIAN.'

Care of CsA MAIL Office.

Hongkong, February 17, 1908,

WANTED.

216

TOR & Loading Hotel, HOUSEKEEPER

FOR MATRON.

Must be capabi

and energetic and of good presence. Apply in writing, stating qualifications, experience, age and terms, co

'A. B. C.,'

Caro of Ontna Mail' OFFICE, Hongkong, February 14, 1908.

NOTICE.

245

TIROM this day MKG. OLSSON CHASED ROLL CONNECTIONS with our Firm.

BUMANN & BERELINGER. Rongkong, February 15, 1908.

NOTICE.

Hongkong, February 5, 1908.

R. F. HUME &CO.

TelephonO 381.

P.O. Box 404.

CABLE ADDRESS · HUMANITY' FINGRONG.

Comes A. B. C. 3TH Eories, AND HOLZAPFEL'S PRIVATE

198

HOLZAPFEL'S COMPOSITIONS COMPANY, LTD. (R. F. IIUME, Representative). SCHULDT & Co., AGENTS, 8.S. MAURETANIA, the largest and fatest Mall Steamer afloat, was Painted with Holzapfel's International Composition. INTERNATIONAL,' RED PROPELLER BRAND MANILA CIGARS, |WATKINS, L».. Drugs, Aerated Waters and Medical Requisites.

ROSE BROTHERS LONDON, Electrica) Novelties.

0

GENERAL AGENT FOR ALL WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, &c. Hakong February 19, 1908,"

OLIVER

Hongkong, Decausber 12, 1007.

HONGKONG TECHNICAL

INSTITUTE

VENING CLASSES in Engineering, Commerce and Science Seations will REOPEN on MONDAT, February 24th. Sadears are requested to register, their munes on THURSDAY, February 20th, or FRIDAY, February 21st, between E and 2547 P.x. Copics of the Prospectus and Time Table 15 'n obtained on application to the Undersigned at Queen's College.

E. RALPHS,

WAGENCY here.

17 have CLOSED temporarily our

For meticulars apply to Messrs J. ULLMANN & CO., 34, Queen's Rond Central.

UNION COMMERCIALE INDO-

ORINOISE.

Hongkong, February 14, 1908.

218

WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM HONGKONG,

Round Trip 6 Days,' Comfurable Steamers-Delightful Climate. Toting on suur achi THE mat interesting and picturesyno

For further information, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, West River British 8.8.. Cos. Hongkong. October 26, 1907.

GENERAL FORWARDING.

Directur. Hongkong, February 19, 1908. 271

R. H. K. Y, C.

CRUISER RACE.

CRUISER RACE for a Cup presented A by the Hou, Mr F. H. MAY, will be

held on March 8,-

Particulats obtainable from

HP. TUOKER, D Ion, Sec., Yachting Commitler. Hoogkong, February 19, 1908.

NOTICE..

274

TENDERS are invited for the purchase

of the GOODWILL of, including the

1706 | Fishs and specification used to the business

All kinds of Goods Received,

OLIVER

STANDARD

205

VISIBLE TYPEWRITER. Clean, Simple, Quick, Durable.

HEAVY MANIFOLDER.

ROMBACH & CO.,

17. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

Sale Agents

1904

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

.00., LD.

THE SHARE CERTIFICATE NO. 1984 for Twenty-five Shares numbered 76651 to 76675 inclusive fully paid-up, standing in the Register in the name of PEDRO NOLASCO DA SILVA of Macso having heon LOST destroyed, Notice is hereby given that noless the ssir certificate bo produced at the Offices of the Company, Alexandra Buildings, Dos Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, co or before the 24th February, 1908, a New Certificato for the said Shazer will be issued and the Old Oer- tificate will thereafter be held by the Com- pany as null and void,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, January 24, 1908.

131

CR SETTLED IN

Bage of 1 cwt each,

OFFICE: €, DES VEUX ROAD

In Bags of 250 sha, not. $3.00 per Bag, ex Factory.

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

GENERAL MANAGERS,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. FAIRALL & CO.

PERFECTION STAD MO

MACLAREN'S

IMPERIAL CHEESE

ACENTS:

NEW CONSIGNMENT OF

MACLAREN'S

IMPERIAL

CHEESE

IN PORCELAIN JARS

SMALL AND MEDIUM.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Oo. TELEPHONE, 97.

WILK

2040

Telephone 644,

7 and 9, Poddor

Strout.

Are Showing a Good Assortment of AMERICAN SHOES

LADIES

FOR

AND CHILDREN.

JUST ARRIVED.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL.

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE, THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE WITH EVERY MODERN LUXURY

MODERATE TERM AND NO ITA by

A. F. DAVIES, Manager.

JACK, LD

219P).

ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND GAS ENGINEERS

SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR

The Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co.

Hoogkong, September 3, 1907.

MEE

MANUFACTURERS & OWNERS in the

UNITED KINGDOM

of the

WELSBACH, INGANDEBUENT GAS LIGHT SYSTEM.

A largo stack of the latest

and most improved Fittings and Barners on hand.

AUR''MANTLESs, qneapest

AND MOST RELIABLE.

SHOW ROOMS & OFFICES :

14, Des Voeux Road Central,

· HONGKONG.

14, Robinson Road, Kowloon.

TELEPHONES 358 & 38 k.

& CO.,

1431

PEAK HOTEL

ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. Adjoining the Tramway Terminus, 1,400 feet above Sea Levol, PEN to the South Wiade in Summer and protected from the North-at Winds in Winter Commanding a magnificoat view of Honging, tho is sebout and adjacent islande for forty miles.

A FIRST CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS' HOTEL. Tertia From $5 per day Max. Telegraphio Add: 'Peaceful."

Town Office: 3, DEDDELL STREET.

Hongkong, February 8, 1908,

THE SINCERE CO.

215

111, CONNAUGHT RD-216, 217, 219 & 221, DES VIEUX ED., HONGKONG, © UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,

TAILORS, HATTERS & MERCERS. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES, Drapery, Bilks, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, Ironmongery,

Grocery, Furniture, Rattan, Ware, Tobaccos, Ligh

Cigarettes, Sewing Machines.

Our Prices are marked in plain figures. Hongkong-September 28, 1807.

THE PHILIPPINES CARNIVAL.

February 27th to March 3rd.

SPECIAL STEAMERS.

CHEUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS. DHOTOGRAPHS of the Hongkong Races are now on Sale. Pintures from every Conceivable Corner of the Race Course. Splendid Assortment. Complete Set in Album, for $19.00. Also Lantern Slides at 50 Cents each. STUDIO-ICE HOUSE STREET. STORE-REACONSFIELD ÁRGADE. AND SPEND

Hongkong, February 18, 1908,

1781

1505

SPECIAL RATES.

Α

Splendid Opportunity to take an EXCURSION TO MANILA

A WEEK OF GAIETY,

A WEEK OF FUN,

A WEEK OF SPORTS,

RIENTAL HOTEL GORGEOUS PROCESSIONS,

No. 9. Queen's Road Contrál. Telephone No. 197,

Mas.M. MATTHAEY...................................Proprietress.

A THOROUGHLY FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL. YUISINE under European Supervision. Grilla at short notice. Private Bar and

Billiard Rooms Monthly Rates for Tiffin and Dinner,

TELEGRAFHIO ADDRESS COLDOIT, FONOLOKO...... For particulata, apply to

0. FRERIDHS, Manager. Hongkong, September 24, 1907.

THE CARLTON HOTEL.

Most Centrally Situated Elegantly Furnished.

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

APPLY TO

CHER WING & CO.

THE MANAGER.

MANIFICENT PAGEANTRY,

MASKED BALLS

Return Trip from Hongkong to Manila

$50.00,

8 an inducement to Hongkong residents to patronise A this important avant, besides enjoying a holiday of reasonal le length, Mowers Showan, Tomes & Co. have 1540 dooided to dospatch their stoamor ZAFIRO for a special Carnival trip, leaving Hongkong at 4 p.m. on the after-

and of Batards, the newl

FEBRUARY. Tho ZAFIRO will reach Manlia on Tuesday morning, and in order that the full round of festivitisa toay be enjoyed

CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY.

of an Architect and Civil Engineer ostab 27, 23 and 20, LEF YUEN STREET (WEST) A Valuable Remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,

lished in Hongkong and Caubon, and for 30 years past, until his recent death, carried

un by the late WILLIAM DANBY, M.T.U.E

Instruments, Books, Office Furniture, Packed and Shipped by the &c, can be takon over at a valuation Mail or Cargo Steamers at desired. Lowest Rates of Freight Pre- Tenders to he received bofore the 14th paid or forward.

March, 1908, by the Undersigued, who will

Regular Shipments Contrapted apply such further particulars as may be

for on favourable term

Insurange Effected according to

Instructions.s

CHINA EXPRESS, Co.

Telephone 868*3 Duddoll Street.

Hongkout D-20, 1907;

1049

required

WILKINSON & QURIST, Solicitors for the Executrix of Shoʻlate.

Mr WA DANDY; W 9, Queen's Road, Hongkong,,“ Hongkong, February 18, 1908,

265

HONGKONG.

DEALERS IN

All Sorts at COFFEE, BRASS, STEEL, IRON WARE, &c.

STEEL GIRDERES AND TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &c. Enitable for.

SHIPS, ENGINELES AND HOME BUILDERS,

1299

and all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs-Price $1.00 per bottle, ANISEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM,

For the relier of Coughs. Colds, Hoarseness, and Soreness of the

cts, and $1.00.

MARTIN'S MIXTURE

A specific for Influenza, Hay Fever Cold in the head-

Price $1.00

VICTORIA DISPENSARY

they shall not despatch the steamer from Mauils until 2a.m. on the morning of Tuesday. the 3rd March. She will reach Hongkong again at daylight on Thursday, the fith Marb

The Passengers, should they so desire, may make arrangements to remain on board during steamer's stay in

in Manila.

Special arrangements have also been unde by Mesars Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., and Messrs Butterfield & Swize.

*** Hongkong, February 4, 1908.

GAMES OF ALL KINDS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR.

Telephone

27.00

•Natl.

DOW'S PORTS.

Armadale

Royal Dry

Invalid

SOLE AGENTS

$32.00 Per Dozen

$25.00

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co..

Wine and Spirt. Merchants

A QUEENS ROAD ESIT