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25 per cent Discount

POR CASH

FROM.........

SATURDAY, 1st Aug, 08,

(until fundar nic

On all MILLINERY GOODS. Smart Selection" of RIVER mað TRAVELLING HATS.

M. GAINS,

COUET MILLINER,

HOTEL MANSIONS

(3RD FLOOR,) HONGKONG,

(over Messrs Kruse & Co.j

No. 14,143.

The China Mail.

號十用八鄰八零百九千一英

Intimations.

Business NotIONS.

THORNE'S

$15

PER

CASE

OLD VAT

Assapplied

to the

Hange of

Commons.

ISRR D

HONGKONG, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1908.

Business Notices.

二日四十月七年申虎

25 per cent Discount FÖR CAKE.

SATURDAY, 1st Aug

FROM

(until Fartner auxico) On all MILLINERY GO09%. Smart Selection of RIVER and TRAVELLING HATS.-

ME GAINS COURT MILLISEE HOTEL MANSIONS (SED FLOOK), HONDING, Cover Masers Krase & Co.)

PRICE, 83.00 Per Month.

Business Hottoes.

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

ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS

FOUNDERS & BOILERMAKERS.

RIVER STEAMERS, TUGS, MOTOR BOATS

IGH-SPEED AND SHALLOW.DRAFT VASELS A SPECIALTY ESTIMATES FOR ALL IRON AND STEEL WORK NEW LAUNCH FOR SALE

TELEPHONES: 187 and K. 2).

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

BELL S

ASBESTOS

PORTLAND CEMENT

In Casks of 376 lks, nuz, $5.50 per Cask, or Factory,

DACCER

PACKING

CABLES: Sesiwwase. Bongk -og-

KELIABLE

PACKING

FOR

MARINE

ENGINE S.

Ja Bags of 260 INA. 195.

$3.35 per Bag, ez Factory

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

SOLE MANUFACTURERS :

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

THIS VAT WAS STARTED BY THE LATE BIBERI INDRE

DJ ERLENOCK AND HAS BEEN SOLDAS MESINCE AND

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA.

A. S. WATSON & CO,LTD.*

Hongkong, May 1, 1807.

SUNDRIES.

793

TIXPERIENCED CHINESE BROKEN

GAIL BORDEN'S CONDENSED MILK

GOLD SEAL

BRAND.

EXPAND ONE MILK par Excellence. GUARANTEED TO KEEP LONGES TRAN OONDENSED MILK

about $150 per month and % brokerage. Address, with partienises as to experience,

SUNDULES,'

Care of CEONS MAIL OFFICE. Hongkong, August 6, 1909,

1087

WANTED.

IMPORT CLERK secks Eraployment In Baropean Firm. Acquainted with Gonored Office Work and Shipping. Speaks German, French and Mandarin dialect (has studied in the interior

Apply to

'K. P.,' Care of Capra Mair' Offics, Hongkong, August 7, 1908.

WANTED.

1099

DURNISHED, r Party Fuenlazod

House at the PEAK, for 6 Weeks

or two Months. Apply

›

A. B.

Caro of Casa Márt' Offico. Hongkong, August 6, 1908.

1095

OREGON PINE LUMBER.

THE UNDERSIGNED have a Large

111

OF ANY OTHER MANUFACTURE. First in PeCITY. PA10B BRUEDENCE,

FOR BORDON'S CONDENSED MILK,

CONNELL BROS COMPANY, Sols Importers. Hongkong, July 14, 1908.

THE SINCERE CO,

1014!

CONNAUGHT RD.-215, 217, 219 & 221, DES VEUX ED., HONGKON:

UNIVERSAL PROVIDES

TAILORS, HATTERS & MERCERS. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOW Drapery, Silks, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, iroumongery; Grocery, Furniture, Rattan Ware, Tobaccos, agora, Cigarettes, Sewing Machines.

Our Prices are marked in plain tiguras, Hougtong, September 23, 1987.

WILKS & JACK, LD.

ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND GAS ENGINEERS. IMPORTERS OF oregon pine LUMBER.

Quantity of the ABOVE in all sizes A large stock of Electrical and Gas Fittings, Engineering Tools

in Stock..

DDWELL & CO., LTD. Hongkong, July 30, 1908.

1068

THE STATE FIRE INSURANCE CO.. LIMITED.

AVING been appointed AĢENTS of

HAVING appony, wo are prepared to grant Policies against Fire pu approved Foreign and Chineze riska at corrent rates of premium.

CRUZ, BASTO & CQ.. ́* 1070 Canton, July 30, 1968,

and Material Dynamos, Gas and Oil Engines.

WELSBACH MANTLES & BURNERS.

TRE DESIGN OF

!

LIGHT DRAFT STEAMERS

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-Launch,

ING CORPORATION,

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the

Boat

ORDINARY HALF YEARLY Motor MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation will be hold the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 92nd day of Angrist, 1908, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the. Court of Directors together with a State- ment of Accounts to 30th June, 1906. By Order of the Court of Directors, -J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1908.

1077

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

·NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the REGISTER of SHARES, tho Corporation will be CLOSED from MON DAY, the 1tb instant to SATURDAY, < the 22nd inst., 1908, (boch riaya inclusive), during which period no Transfer, of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager.

1078

Hongkong, August 1, 1938.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be bold in the Urices of the COMPANY, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS, Ocnaugh Ecad, MONDAY, 24th Angant, ab 19 d'elook Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 30th June, 1999.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- .pany will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 24th August, both days inclusivo. By Order of the Board ai Dirediore, THOS. I. ROSEL

Secretary

Hongkong, July 28, 1908.

.1060

WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM.

DE HONGKONG.

Round Trip 4 Days. Comfortable Storer Dalightral Climate. THE niet intemating and picturesque Boesery in South China, For further information, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agents, West River British 2.8. Do. Hongkong, Oetober 25, 1907.

1706

OUR SPECIALIT ***

and

Lighter

Builders.

STEAMERS and LAUNCHES

FOR SALE.

LAUNCHES FOR HIRE' OR CHARTER FOR PICNIC, BATHING PARTIES OR TOWING.

Electro-Plating and Repair Workshops: Kowloon. Oregon Pine Timber Yard Tai-kok-tsui.

OFFICES AND SHOW ROOMS: 14, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS MARINEWORK. TELEPHONE 358.

Hongkong, April 1, 1908 ·

MEE CHEUNG & CO.,

PHOTOGRAPHERS.

TYPHOON PICTURES NOW ON SALE.

SPLENDID.

ASSORTMENT

STUDIO-ION · HOUSE STREET.

Hongkong. February 18, 1908,

CHEE WING & Co.,

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

HONGKONG.

DEALKER IN All Burta 21 COFFEE; BRAS), STEEL.

"ÍRON WARBĄ

STEEL GIRDERS AND TRES, 5OREUCATED IRON (FIG IRON,

Baltable for

SHOPS, ENGINEERS AND HOUSE BURDEEG, {1998 TELEPHONE No, 79,

LARGE STOCK OF PACKINGS, JUINTINGS, & ALWAYS IN BAND

OFFICE:-8, DES VEUX ROAD

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

GENERAL MANAGERS

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. FAIRALL & CO.

TFIN

SUMMER BLANKETS

$3.50

EACH.

7 & 9. PEDDER STREET.

TELEPHONE 644,

DRESSMAKERS, MILLINERS

AND

GENERAL DRAPERS.

A NECESSITY AND A LUXURY FOR THE LADIES' & CHILDREN'S SHOES.

SUMMER.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

CAFE BERTOLONE 37, QUEEN'S ROÅD, CENTRAL.

From This

THE

HE AUTO-PIANO will discourse Sweet Music during AFTERNOON TEA.

A MUSICAL SEANCE, UNEXCELLED CATERING

A PLEASANT HALF HOUR, POLITE & PROMPT SERVICE

Mr Bart O'Connor will dispense Fancy Drinks. CAFE BERTOLONE. Hongkong, June 17, 1908,

SUMMER REQUISITES

Prickly Heat Lotion and Powder SAFE REMEDIES FOR ALLAYING THE IRRITATION. SUN GLASSES. HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA,~ FOR THE BATH AND ALL TOILET PURPOSES.

Half pint bottles, 60 cents Delicately Perfumed. VICTORIA DISPENARY,

89THE HONGKONG HOTEL

THE HONGKONG STEAM LAUNCH CO.

TELEGRAPHIU ADDRESS :

TELEPHONE ›

Owncs No. 74%.

··PENDIDO'

WORES No. 749, 4. B. C. CODE.

LAUNCHES, FOR SALE, HIRE, OR CHARTER.

For Picnic, Shooting, Bathing Parties, Towing; &c.

Launches for Hire, lying off Blake Pier during the day. For the convents neo of our clients the Office will also be open on Sunday from 9to 11

OFFICES ST GEORGE'S BUILDING (SECOND FLOGE).

GORDON & 00., General Managers. Hangzoeg. Jana 1, 1908.

DURING THE HOT WEATHER

IT IS MOST ESSENTIAL TO BE CAREFUL IN THE CHIOICE OF TABLE WATERS.

is

Aquarius

& trebly; distilled water, absolutely pure, a degree of

perfection not attained by mere filtering.

:

THE

HE AQUARIUS Co.'s Ginger Beer, Lemonade and Tonic Water are all prepared with distilled water and the purest materials obtainable. They cost a trife more than Aerated Waters prepared with ordinary water only, but susure perfect security to the consumer.

Allowance Net Price for. Empties $275 $1.00 $1.75 2,00 0.75 1.25 1.20 0.10 L10 2,00 . 1.20 130 2.50

1.20

1.30 2,50. 1.20. 1.20

510

AQUARIUS 1 doz. qts. pts. splite...

TONIC...

1 doz.

LEMONADE...

..I

STONE GINGER BEER..1

BELFAST GINGER ALE 1

-2.50

*1.20

1.30

1981

STORE BEACONSFIELD AROADI

THE OWL GRILL ROOM

| AS REMOV DI

FFIO MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES

29231, Des Vœux Roan,” Near the MUTUAL STORES, SPECIAL RATE FOR MONTHLY CAENTS. TIFFIN

$20 per Month. FULL BOARD....UU. PREFER A SMALL GODBE ALWAYS Oy Harn. HARRY NEWBOLD, Proprietor Hongkong, MAY 19, 1908

ROSBACH WATER

is a delicious Natural Mineral Water, bottled at the Spring near Homburg.

In Glass Bottles per case of

50 bottles...

819

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE,

EVERY MODERN LUXURY THOROUGHLY. UP TO DATE WITH

AND NO EXTRE TERMS

190]

MODERATE

A. F. DAVIES, Manager

PEAK HOTEL

ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. Adjoining the Tramway Terminus, 1,400 feet above Sea Level,

Windoia Summer' and proteated from the North-east Winds in PN to the South linda in quilent view of Hongking, the Harbour and adjuoga

islands for forty miles,

Peaceful.

A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS HOTEL,

Terms: From $5 per day Mez.. Telegraphic Add:

Town Office: 3. DUFFELL STREET. Hanokong. Febrajry 8, 1908.

RIENTAL.

HOTEL

NO.8, Queen's; Road: Central. Telephone No. 197.

MRS M MATTHAEY.Proprietress,

A THOROUGHLY FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE÷HOTEL UISINE under European Supervision. Grills at short nocine. Private Bar atro

Billiard Rooms Monthly Rates for To and Dinar. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "COMFORT, HONGKONG,

For particular, apply to

donghong, September 34, 1867,

C. PREEICHB, Manaşır.

340

BREWER & Co., Limited.

PEDDER STREET-ADJOINING MAIN ENTRANCE HONGKONG HOTEL, TELEPHONE No. 896.

CHEAP POPULAR NOVELS.

35 Cents Each, 3 for $100

The Prodigal Son, by Hall Caine." Oddetles Marriage, by Albert Delpit. : Financiers Wife, by Florence Warden. The Riddle of the Sands, by Childera. The Actor Manger, by Leonax Merrick. Eileen, by Lucae Cleave."

The Man behind the Door, by Gantar, Whoso Fiudeth a Wife, by La Queux. Fiat it was ordained, by day Thorns, Sylvia's Ambition, by Adoline argent Heart of the World, by Rider Haggard A Rassian Coward, by Fred. Whishaw.

Tolephone

In Stone Jars.

sper

case of 50 bottles

$13.00 $2.00 $11.00 2.00 21.00 23.00

15.00

Au 15%

Per case of 100.

The Water in Stone Jars is less highly rated. The Stone Jars keep very cool

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., Sola Agents,

15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, August 7, 1968.

One of

the Bout, by Seymour Hicks. The Outcast of the Family, by C. Barchan, The Fascination of the King," by Dog

Boothby

Follow the Gleam, by Jomph Boching. Moll Flanders, by Daniel Defoe, Vagabonde, by M. E. Woods. Light Freights, by Juoobs. Lightly Lost, by Hawley Smarh. Tha Minns Joy the Unwanted. Eric Belgbt yes, by Rider Haggard.

| Coral Jaland, by Ballantyne,

Ask for

KUPPER'S PILSENER BEER

AND SEE THAT YOU GET M

SOLE AGENTS

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co,

Vine and Spirit Merchants,

-1008

Hougrong May 17, 1908,

* QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL.