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26

per cent Discount..

FOR CASH

FROM

SATURDAY, 1st Aug,, 08,

(until further notice)

On all MILLINGRY GOODS.

Smart Selection of RIVER and TRAVELLING HATS,

M. GAINS,

·COURT MILLINER,

HOTEL MANSIONS”

(3RD FLOOR,) HosGKUND,

(over Mesars Kruse & Co.)

No. 14,177.

Intimations.

The China Mail.

THORNE'S

$15

PER

CASE

OLD VAT

As expplied

to the

House ci

Commons.

TIRE WAT WAS STARTED BY THE LATE ROBORY TEGENE

BI GREENDEK AND HAS BEEN SOLD AS WEESNICË 1839

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE. AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA,

A. S. WATSON & Co,Ltd.”

Hongkong, May 1, 1907.

THE DALAI LAMA.

789

號八十馬九竿八界百九千一英

The other day we printed, by the courtesy of the Wah Tze Yai Po, o telo. gram from Peking stating that the Dalai Lama has at last, fixed the date of his 'des parture from Wutaishan and the probalde; day of his arrival in Peking. Further de tails engerning the Buddhist Pontiff will be found in the following extract from the North Chins Daly Neus:-

It has beou a matter of notoriety that," the Dalai Lama has evinced i el deal of Feluctance to go to Peking although com manded to

come by the Throne and

Business Notices.

-W. S. BAILEY & ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.

TABLISHED

1

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1908

日三十月八年中搆、

Business Notices

25 per cent Discount

POR CAUR

SATURDAI, 1st Aug., 08, (until farther notice) On all MILLINERY GOODS, Start Selection. of RIVER ́and |TRAVELLINO HATS,

M. GAINS. COURT MILLINER.

·HOTEL 'MANSIONA (3RD FLOOR), BONGKONG, over Mesars Kruse & Co.

PRICE, 83,00 Per Month,

Business Notices

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

FOUNDERS & BOILERMAKERS,

RIVER STEAMERS, TUGS, MOTOR BOATS

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

NEW LAUNCH FOR SALE.

TELEPHONES: 187 and K. 21.

CABLES: SETBowane, Rongkong.

BORDEN'S

GOLD SEAL'

CONDENSED MILK...

MADE by the ORIGINATORS OF CONDENSED MILK who for 60 YEARS have devoted all their energica to the production of the HIGHEST QUALITY SANITARY MILE in which Gail Bardon was the pioneer. A fact worthy of your.

voideration:

Stands Supreasc for PURITY. RICHNESS AND FLAVOUR, WARRANTED TO KEEP LANGER THAN MILE OF ANY OTHER MANUFACTURE.

CONNELL BROS. COMPANY, Sole Importers. Hongkong, Jaly 14, 1908..

111

THE SINCERE CO,

2014

CONNAUGHT RD-415, 217, 219 & 221, DES VŒUX RD., HONGKONG

UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,

TAILORS, HATTERS & MERCERS.

repeatedly advised to do so by the ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOR

Governor of Shansi, to which province the Wutaishan Temple, whers the Buddhist Pontiff has been--rosiding for the best part of a year, belongs, In consequence of this, reluctance and af the lawless conduct of his Lania retainers it was plainly hinted to the Postiff by the Shansi authorities that ha lad better turn at eace to Tibet. Propartions wèro do, cordingly made by the Tayan to start for their homes, as already noted when firard Councillor Yuan Shih-hui's roepnt say gestion to the Throne to invite the rival Prasil, the Pánské Lam, to Peking come to the ears of the Dalai Lama, and au immediate change of front seems to have joen the rosell. According to a Peking Adispatch, H. E. Pro Ein, the Governor of Shansi, las telegraphed to the Central overnment, that the Buddhist Pontiff now bage to be allowed to pay his humble obalances to thoir Imperial Majesties and has selected either the 17th or 25th instant as his date of leaving the Wutrishan Templu for the Capital, The Dalai Lama proposes to travel by sedan obair or male- litter as far as the City of Chinting and there to take venin to Peking His 19 tiñue causists of two hundred and sixty two persons, and he curries with him no less than one hundred and twenty cases of sacred books. Besides these the Pontif lings with him over two hundred cases of presents which he intends to offer their Majesties as a proof of his devotion and allepinace. He will make a stay in Peking of about one month and then will returni to base. In the circumstances it work! séem that there will be no necessity now of inviting the Buddhist Co-Pontiff to Peking as un olises to the Dalai Lama's dilatorin een in obeying the Imperial behest to have an audience of their Majestjes,

This grievances against the dramatic

Drapery, Silks, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, Ironmongery, Grocery, Furniture, Rattan Ware, Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes, Sewing Machines.

Our Prices are marked in plain figures. Banghong, September 94. 1907,

MEE

CHEUNG & CO, PHOTOGRAPHERS.

07

LENDID ASSORTMENT TYPHOON PICTURES NOW ON SALE. STUDIO-IOR HOUSE STREET. - STORE-BEACONSFIELD ARCADE

Hougkmi, February 18, 1908.

1981

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

HAVE REMOVED TO

No. 4, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS

GROUND FLOOR

(ENTRANCE FROM CHATER ROAD AT CORNER NEXT QUEEN'S STATUE).

Telegrams. Asbestos, Hongkong.

Telephone No. 501,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Telephone 97.

NEW STOCK OF

PORTLAND CEMENT

In Casks of 375 lbs. set, $5.50 per Cask, ex Factory

In Baga of 250 lbs. not, $3.45 por Bag, ex Factory,

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

GENERAL MANAUERE,

FAIRALL & CO.

7 & 9. PEDDER STREET.

TELEPHONE-644.

SAFETY RAZORS DRESSMAKERS, MILLINERS

The 'STAR, New Model... ...$4.00 each WILKINSON'S SAFETY...

GILLETTE

$5.00 each RAZORS

Complete in Leather Case, with 12 Blades, $12.50 each. GILLETTE BLADES $1.75 Pekt,

Each blade has two cutting edges and will shave from 5 to 30 times. LANE, CRAWFORD & Jo,

SUMMER REQUISITES

AND

GENERAL DRAPERS.

LADIES & CHILDREN'S SHOES.

THE HONGKONG STEAM LAUNCH CO.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :

*PENDIDO"

A. B.-O. CODE,

TELEPHONE?

(Orvice. No, 747,

Wonze No. 743

LAUNCHES FOR SALE, HIRE, OR CHARTER.

Prickly Heat Lotion and Powder For Picnic, Shooting, Bathing Parties, Towing, &c

SAFE REMEDIFS FOR ALLAYING THE IRRITATION, SUN CLASSES. HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA. FOR THE BATH AND ALL TOILET PURPOSES, Delicately Perfumed: Half pint bottles. 60 cents, VICTORIA DISPENARY

WILKS & JACK, LD. CONNAUGHT HOTEL,

ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.

FREEZOR ELECTRIC FANS.

Cheapest

and

Best

BRACKET &

THREE SPEEDS

'9' to '16' Sizes IN STOCK

HONGKONG.

*

FIRST-CLASS BUROPEAN HOTEL. Situated in the Marg Strelt Near the Banks and PRINCIPAL OF71029,

STRICTLY EUROPEAN” MANAGEMENT...

Rotel Launch Meeta all Breamers. Special Teras for Tourists sed Partica or Families.

For Terms, apply to

THE MANAGER & AGENT. Hongkong, September 8, 1908..

1240

THE HONGKONG HOTEL

UNRIVALED''TOR COMFORT AND QUISINE “

60 to 200 THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE WITH EVERY MODERN LUXURY

Volts.

DESK TYPES

LARGEST STOCK CARRIED OF ALL

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.

censor have been stirred up again, this LAMPS, CABLES, BELLS, FITTINGS, TELEPHONES.

time by W. I Courtnoy, the well known critic.. Mr Courtney preparel for Martin Herrey an English vorsion of Sophocles' tragedy; Oedipus." When the play wax half completed he sent a fill account of the proposed druma té the consor, pointing out that the chamctor of Jocasta, which might give offence, was kept in the background, while other changes had been made to bring the ancient tragedy inte relation with -modern thought as far as possible. The consor, however, refused to sanction the idea, and the play cannot be produced.

IN STOCK.

ELECTRICAL” MACHINERY. STEAM DYNAMO SETS 40 TO 130 LIGHTS

WITTON DYNAMOS ́ PETTER OIL. ENGINES 24 TO - 14 BHP IN STOCK.

OSRAM

ELECTRIC

LAMP 8.

TUNGSTEN METALLIC FIKA

70 SAVING EFFECTED OVER ORDINARY ELECTRIC LAMPS.

· 30

oduped. CANDLE POWER

A.Berlin correspondent states that is LIFE

explanation of some of the Sgures in the CURRENT COST-

report of the Russo Chinese Bank, recont CURRENT CONSUMPTION

-1.500 HOURS AVERAGE.

1 CENT PER HOUR.

1 WAIT PER CP

ly issued, it is stated that during the A 30 Candle Power Osram Lamp will give DOUBLE The

Russo-Japanese War the bank was obliged Light of a 16 CP. ordinary Lamp at HALF The Cost

to grant large credits to army contractors

who, after the war, had difficulty in meet. Greatly increased light!

Greatly reduced current bill 1

ing their gagngements, which had not been ENQUIRIES AND TRIALS INVITED. LARGE STOCK CARRIED. guaranted: Mereover, the bank suffered

three great kisses in connection with

SOLE AGENT

branches, whare the directors had allowed▼▼▼ILKS & JACK, ID

oyardinite los considemble extent. Other important losses are also expected to be exposed very shortly. The board of directora of the bank have already closed governí branches, and have decided tɔ alose others as soon as affairscan be arrang ad,- Asperat uquiry has hoon commang- fan, reginling" ten binnen du, China and another committed has been appointed to examise tönfairs of the branches.

ABALM INDEED,

14, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

TELEPHONE 358.

Hangform, April 1, 1903;

TELEGRAMS MARINEWORK

WEST LIVER TRIPS FROM

HONGKONG.

Round Trip 1 Days,

--Delightful Climpizei. imerastike“ And picturesqus

BOLZER FIELD & SWIREL

19P1

MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRA &

A. T. DAVIES, Manager,

PEAK HOTEL.

-ADMIRABLY - SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. adjoining the Tearaway Terminus, 1,400 feet above Sea Level.

Winter, Commanding a magnificent view of Hongkong, the Harbour and adjace lalauds for forty ratios.

OPEN to the South Waza in Summer and protected from the North-east Winde iz

A FIRST CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS' HOTEL, Terms-From 45 per day: Mex, Telegraphic Add :⠀ “Penseful.'

Town Offca 13, DUDDELL STELET, Hongkong, Febrakry 3, 1908,

ORIENTAL HOTEL

Toon's Road Telephone No. 197.

Mas M. MATTHAEY,

roprietres..

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

Beliard, Room Monthly Rates for Tille and Dinner. FELSORAPERY: "ADDRESS. ·'ÜCHPORT, HONGKONG, For particulare, apply to Hanghours Septimber 21. 19C7.

6. PRERIORS, Managerí

HOTEL BALTIMORE,

AM STREET.

WILL BE OPENED UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT AKPTEMBER 15th, 1908.

First Oltea, Comfortable, Haddental and Tourist Hots). Lofty and Airy Rooms, Centrally aliwated, “within ang rách to all business parts of the Town -

MODERAT TERMS

For Rates, please apply.

THE TAG PRESS HOTEL: BALTIMOBİZ PAUL & M WHITE, A Proprutors,

HOUSE"

Hengkong

THE GRAND CARLTON HOTEL

and 10 ICE HOUSE ROAD

THE MOST

Launches for Hire, lying off Blake Pier during the day.

For the convenience of our clients the Ofice will also be opent ad Sunday from 9 to 11 a.mā OFFICES: ST GEORGES BUILDING (StoorD FLOGE).

GORDON & GO. General Managers a Hongkong, June 1. 1908.

LIGHT JAPANESE BEER.

“POPULARITY INCREASING EVERY DAY.

ASAHI'

'SAPPORO'

10 BE OBTAINED AT Messrs Caldbeck, Magrerer & Co. H. Frico & Co., Ld., A. S. Watson & Co., La.. cris Dispensary, Chacalon & Co., and also at No. 27, Pray Best

Sole Agenta:

THE-MITSUI BUSSAN KAIŠKA.

Hongkong August 21, 1908,

1150

·OLIVER

OLIVER

STANDARD

VISIBLE TYPEWRITER Clean, Simple, Quick Durable.

HEAVY MANIFOLDER:

ROMBACK & 00.,

·17A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

Solo & gents,

Hongkong, December 12, 1907.

V. O. S.

EXTRA SPECIAL FINEST

LIQUEUR

ARE THR FEST WHISKIES OBTAINARIK

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