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NOTICE!

JUST RECEIVED

ARVERY MA SMART ASSORTMENT

Op

Ready to wear Hab.

FOR TH

PRESENT AEASON.

M. GAINS,

HOTEL MANSIONS

(uver measte Kruse & Co.,

No. 14,274,

Intimations.

The China Mail.

THORNE'S

$15

PER

CASE

OLD VAT

As supplied

to the

House of

Common,

THE WAY WAS JIARTED BY THE LATE ROBERT THORE

GF GREENOCH AND GAS BEEN SOLD AS 194 SINCE JASI

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA.

A. S.WATSON & CO,LTD.*

Hongkong, May 1, 1907.

或二十周正孝九零百九千一英

Business Notices.

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ESTABLISHE

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1909.

日一十月二十年市虎

W. S. BAILEY & CO.,

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS

Engines, Boilers, Steam Pumps and Fittings.

KELVIN MOTOR, 7-9 H.P. FOR SALE.

Offices --Hotel Mansions.

SOUVENIR”

CALENDAR, BLOTTER AND NOTE-BOOK

UNIQUE AND USEFUL

EVERY LADY SHOULD HAVE ONE.

Chinose Wishes in Chinoag Characters for Chinese New Year.

JUST THE THING TO SEND HOME,

INGAGEMENTS.

VISITING LIST.

ADDRESSES,

ACCOUNTS PAID

'MY MOTTOES'

793

SUGGESTED MIXED COURT FOR SHAMEEŃ.

(From Our Oum Correspondent).

CANTON, January 0.

It is reported in the nowspapere here that the British Consul-General for Canton has proposed to Viceroy Chang that a' Mixed Court, similar to that of Shanghai, be established on the Shameen.

The Viceroy has wired about the proposal

Peking but no answer has got heen' received,

THE SILVER KING."

Kowloon residents have every reason to feel proud of the Amatour Dramatic Club which has come to the front lately on their side of the water. The second performance of "The Silver King" was most success- fully brought off last night before a crowded bouse. The principals played their parts with an ease and grace seldom looked

for in the ranks of amateurs, whilo

ARTICLES BORROWED.

NOTES FOR MONTH,

CALLS, REVEIVED AND PAID. TELEPHONE NO.

LEST WE FORGET. JMPORTANT LETTERS ARTICLES LENT.

INTERCHANGEABLE BLOTTER,

PUBLISHED BY K. A. MASSEY.

Sold by BREWER Co., Ltd., KELLY & WALSE, Ltd., and at the CHINA MAIL and the S. C. MORNING POST Offices. Price $2.50.

Hongkong, December 12, 1908.

ST. ANDREW'S HALL.

1354

WEDNESDAY, 13th JANUARY

PREMYSLAV

(Violin Virtuoso)

OF

European Fame.

Assisted by MRS COCHRANE at the Piano.

the minor parts were all good studioPlans at the -

of truthfulnes to detai and effect.

scenes

To those behinkl ike

great praise ia dục for the admirable nisoner ju which the staging was carried out, while the gentleman who painted the scenery, Mr Geo. Duncan, is deserving of special mention.

Hougkongitet must thank the staff of the Dock Company for the

plendid arrangements which were made for the convenience of these attending the performances. Why not give a third per- formance at a later date The idea in cer- tainly worth consideration. Perhaps it would even be advisable to reproduce the picce in Hongkong if proper arrangements

could be made.

THE STOWAWAY CASE.

Mr J. H. Gardiner appeared before Mr

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD.

Hongkong, Justy 9, 1909.

Cruickshank's Cough Remedy

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Business Notices,

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.

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7

In Bags of 25 lbs. xet,

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1

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at $35, $38 · and $30.

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914

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Martin's Mixture

J. B. Kemp, at the Magistracy, to-day, A specific for Influenza. Hay Fever, Cold is the Head-Price $1.

and asked his Worship if he would grant a rehearing of the case in which twenty Chinese were sentenced on Monday to nine months hard labour for being stowaways; on the S. S. Eastern, with a view to a reduction of the sentenen.

His Worship-itja a very serious offence. Mr Gardiner-I don't think the circum- stainces were altogether explained to your Worship.

His Worship:-They were not of the ignorant enolie cines.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

$100,000

Worth of Jewellery Just arrived.

Nice selection of latest novelties, artistic designs,

Mr Gardiner understand they paid TARGE Assortment of DIAMOND RINGS, EARRINGS, PENDANTS, BROOCHES, BRACELETS GOLD MUFF CHARMS, SCARFPINS,

about 3500 in JI, thinking they were

getting a cheap passage to Australia. I

think the owners would net wish for such LOCKETS, CIGARETTE CASES, PENCILS, WATCH CHAINS,

a sentence especially if it becomes knową

amongst the Chinese,,

His Worship:--They pressed for more

than that. Without granting a re-hearing.

I will veronsider my decision. I do think

it is a series offence.

Mr Gardiner:Would your Worship consider the letter I hope to receive from the owners?

His Worship:Yes, I will consider that 6 wel.

WEST RIVER NOTES.

(From Our Di Correspondent),

Eto, Etc, Etc,

in Great Variety. The most suitable articles for Presents.

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A NEW TWIN SCZEW STEAMKE, .

LL the Latost Improvements towards A Tasting Workmanship, and Painios.

WECHOW, January .S.S. SAN CHEUNG Operations. No Charge for Examinations

It is reported that in a few months'

time, the already excellent service of Fitted throughout with Electric Light steamers between this port and those and Faus applied in all Cabina,

farther down the river will be further improved by the addition of a new-bost: running between Wuchow and Canton.

(Captain J. McGINTY).

T-EAVES Hongkong for Canton at:9 rat¬

01

The boat is to fly the French flag and will SUNDAY, TURSDAY & THURSDAY.

be capable of doing fifteen knows an hour. It is the intention of the promoters of this scheme to so time their departure that -travollers leaving Wuchow in the morning may catch the 4.20 train at Samshui in the afternoon, so arriving in Canton in time for dinner

The Acting British Consul is duo home on furlough early this year, but the name of his sncesssor is not yet knowu MM. We have had a from the ne Chinese West River fotilla of gunboats, These vessels are smart and workmanlike in appontaneo and have fronted a raty, good impression,

NO POISON.

HAMBERLAIN'S Cough Remedy hos Teon declared absolutely free from

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