1909-01-20 — Page 1

NOTICE!

JUST RECEIVED

A VERY

SMART ASSORTMENT

or

Ready to wear Hat

YOR THE

PRESENT SEASON.

¦ M. GAINS,

HOTEL MANSIONS

(over mesurs Kruse de Qu

No. 14,281,

The China Mail.

號十二月正竿九零百九千一英

Intimations.

Business Noticas.

THORNE'S

$15

PEE

CASE

OLD VAT

As supplied

to the

House of

Commona.

THIS YAT WAS STARTED BY THE LATE ROBERT SIGILAM REGREENOCK AND HAS BEEN SOLD AS M'A SINGE 193

SCOTCH WHISKY.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG CHINA & MANILLA,

A. S.WATSON & CO,LTD*

Hongkong, May 1, 1997,

CONDUCT OF A SANITARY

OFFICER.

...

703

At the meeting of the Sanitary Board on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Shelton Hooper asked that a confidential matter on the agenda might be taken prior to the remarks

of the President who was about to refer to the conclusion of the term of Mowere

Shelton Hooper and H. Humphreys service on the Board.

The President moved that strangers he requested to withdraw.

Bor. Mr W, Chatham seconded.

Mr Shelton Hooper-Before you put the motion I would direct you attention to the fact that under the standing orders all mettinga of the Board, whether in com- mittee or not, should be public, unless a motion is made to exclude strangers, and ; carried by a majority of the members pre- sent. As this is a matter which I think should be made public, I would simply suggest to the members that the motion be

TABLISHÐD

1848

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1909.

Business Notices.

日九十月二十年

NOTICE I

JUST RECEIVED

AVERYON SMART ASSORTMEIE

Ready to wear Hat

PRESENT SEASON.

M. GAINS, {HOTEL MANSIONS (over Moun Kroes & Co.)

PRICE, $8.00 Per Mouth.

Business Notices.

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

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS

Engines, Boilers, Steam Pumps and Fittings.

KELVIN MOTOR, 7-9 H.г. FOR SALE.

Offices-Hotel Mansions.

“SOUVENİR”

CALENDAR, BLOTTER AND NOTE-BOOK

UNIQUE AND USEFUL

EVERY LADY SHOULD HAVE ONE.

Chinese Wishes in Chinese Characters for Chinese New Year.

JUST THE. THING TO SEND HOME

ENGAGEMENTS.

VISITING LIST

ADDRESSES.

'MY MOTTOES'

ACCOUNTS PAID

ARTICLES BORROWED.

NOTES FOR MONTH,

CALLS, RECEIVED AND PAID. TELEPHONE Nos.

•LEST WE FORGET. IMPORTANT LETTERS ARTIOLES LENT.

INTERCHANGEABLE BLOTTER.

PUBLISHED BY K. A. MASSEY.

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

BULLS ASBESTOS

TED

MOST

RELIABLE

PACKING

DAGGER

PACKING

FOR

MARINE

ENGINES,

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,

SOLE. MANUFACTURERS":

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

LARGE STOCK OF PACKINGS, JOINTINGS, &c. ALWAYS IN HAND

OFFICE:-4, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS. *TELEORANS' ASBESTOS, Honurusu,

TELEPHONE No. 601.

PORTLAND CEMENT

in Casks of 275 lbs. net, $5.50 per Csak, er fastör

la Hagn of 250 Tba. not, $3.45 per Bag, ex Fastery.

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

GENERAL MANAGERE.

RACES 1909.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. FAIRALL & CO.

TAILORING DEPARTMENT

Sold by BREWER Co., Ltd. KELLY & WALSH, Ltd., and at the SPECIAL OFFER for ONE MONTH 1964 of our SUFBERE STOCK of SUITINGS at the following Exceptional

CHINA MAIL, and the S. C. MORNING POST Offices. Price $2.50.

Hongkong, December 19, 1908.

WILKS & JACK, LD.

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS,

14, DES VEUX KOAD CENTRAL.

| TELEPHONES 358 and 38 K. · TELEGRAMS MARINE WORK.

HEAT BY

not carried. It is a matter affecting the con- Electric Kettles

duct of an officer; I will not mention his

name, therefore it is not discussing it. As a

-

ELECTRICITY.

result of the inquiry of the Commission 1 Electric Radiators

as firmly of opinion that if this is made

Will boil wator quickly, cheaply and

safely.

Represents a safe and up-to-date

method of beating.

public there will be fewer complaints in Electric Shaving Pots...Conveniant and useful.

the future, and I hope it will be considered publicly.

Hon. Mr Chatham-So far as I am con- carned, I um not aware that the papors have been through my hands; therefore I am not in a position to express an opinion one way or, the other.

The President-No, they have not baen in your hands.

Hon. Mr Irving-Have they not been in mino?

The President The papers came from your office,

Lieut-Colonel Bedford-I have read through the paper, and, as far as I have scen, I cannot agree with Mr Shelton Hooper. I see no advantage at all in the alter being made public. I fail to see in what way it would benefit the community. Mr Shelton Hooper-My mouth is nder closed in explaining, but I will propose au zmendment thut the matter stand over till next meeting in order to lat members who have not seen the papers see them,

Mr Lau-cha-pak seconded the amend- ment, which was agreed to.

NOTES FROM CANTON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Carros, January 18,

In accordance with instructions received from the Board of Administration in: Peking, Viceroy Chang has formed a new Council Chamber. The following gentle

men have been selected as members of the council:-Tang Wa Roi, formerly goremor of Ngan Whi; Cheng Chan, Fan, the minister of commerce; Imung Shing, for- merly Ambasador to Anierica; Yau Fung Kap: Ng To Yurg; Kong Hung Yan; Ting Yan Cheung; Young Shui; Yik Hok Ching; Ng Ying Young Pun Po Wong; Wong Pe Hoi ; Lo Kwong Ting Hui Ping Yiu; and Yu Kin Fin.

The work of building the Chuen Ko College has just been completed, and the college will be opened after the Chinese New Fear. The work of the college is to train students for government situations, and the course will last seven years. There will be one hundred and eighty students.

The Tactal of Polies bas reported to Viceroy Chang that the fines imposed on

Electric Hot Plates..

...Serve a dozen wants.

IN FACT

ELECTRICITY CAN BE APPLIED IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

Large stocks carried and on view at Hongkong Showrooms

ALSO

Prices FOR CASH.

COTCH AND CHEVIOT TWEED SUITS, ANGOLAS,

CASHMERE AND LLAMAS

at $35, $38, $40 and $45.

BLUE & BLACK SERGES, VICUNAS, &c. at $35, $38 and $40.

CASAVERE TROUSERS...

..912

814

$16.

FANCY VESTS..... OVERCOATS-

...$7.50 ...$35

$ 8.50

810,

$40,

DRESS SUITS, Silk Lined

.$85.

DRESS DINNER SUITS, Silk Lined...870

$80.

NOTICE:—A 'I above Materials are quite NEW and of the VERY BEST quality. and Latest Patterns.

ZANH, CRAWFORD & Jo.

MEE CHEUNG & CO,

PHOTOGRAPHERS.

SPLENDID PICTURES

of the

AMERICAN FLEET AT AMOT. |STUDIO—ICE HOUSE. STREET. STORE-REACONSFIELD ARUADE.

1981

THE HONGKONG HOTEL

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE. THOROUGELY UP TO DATE WITH EVERY MODERN LUXURY.

MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAB

AF DAVIES,·· ManagÊ

IKI

PEAK

HOTEL.

ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. Ajoining tho Tramway Terminus, 1,400 feet above Sea Level; PEN to the South Winds in Summer and protected from the North-east Winds in

Lalanda for forty miles,

HANDSOME ELECTRIC FITTINGS, FANCY SHADES, Oter Coomanding a me uficent view of Hongkang, the Harbour and adjacent

Wires, Cables, Fans, Bells and

Lamps, etc., etc.

and all Electrical Ships supplies in Stock.

ELECTRO PLATING WORKSHOPS AT: EDWLOON,

HOUSE AND SHIP DINNER SERVICES, &c. REPLATED AND MADE

EQUAL TO NEW.

A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS HOTEL Terms: From $5 per day Mex. Telegraphic Add: "Peaceful."

Town Office: 4, Dsa Vaux Road, Hongkong. Bebruary 8, 1908.

ARE SHOWING AN ASSORTMENT OF

SMART NEW DRESS FABRICS, NEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS AND FEATHERS.

Fur, Feather & Lace Boas, Sunshades.

ALL SUITABLE FOR THE RACE SEASON,

TELEPHONE 644

7 & 9. PEDDER STREET.

1$00,000

Worth of Jewellery Just arrived

Nice selection of latest novelties, artistic designs,

ARGE Assortment of DIAMOND RINGS, EARRINGS, PENDANTE, BROOCHES, BRACELETS, GOLD MUFF CHARMS, BUARFFINS, LOCKETS, CIGARETTE CASES, PENCILS, WATCH CHAINS,

Ete, Etc, Eto,

in Great Variety. The most suitable articles for Preset

J. ULLMANN & CO.

34, Queen's Road Central, Opposite General Post Offies.

Hongkong, January 2, 1909,

Cruickshank's Cough Remedy

A Valuable Remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all diseases of the Chest and Lungs Price $1.00 per Bottle.

Aniseed and Licorice Cough Balsam

Forthe Relief of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness and Sorenses of the

Chest 50 cts. and $1.00. Martin's Mixture

A specific for Influenza. Hay Fever, Cold in the Hosd-Price $1. VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL THE HONGKONG STEAM LAUNCH CO

(LATE CONNAUGHT HOTEL),

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

CENTRALLY situated, up-to-date Hotel. Recently renovated and under entirely

TELEGRAPHIO AUDRESS :

• PENDIDO'

A. B. C. CODE.

OFFICE No. 4R TELEPHONE AND

Waze No. 949.

LAUNCHES FOR SALE, HIRE, OR CHARTER.

Naw Management. Large and Comfortable Rooms, Excellent Cuisine, under the For Picnic, Shooting, Bathing Parties, Towing, &c

BRONZING, LACQUERING, &, ALL SHADES, ASK FOR CATALOGUE. supervision of an experienced French Chat.

Hongkong, April 1, 1908.

NOTICE,

CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE taught

by a fully qualified Lady. Also English Lessons giren in reading and writing Terms moderata.

Apply

BOX. Care of CHINA MAIL' Offico, Hongkong, January 19, 1909. .95

NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY will be bald at the CITY HALL, on WEDNESDAY, 27th inst., at 12 o'clock,

Coneal General WILDER hisa kindly onevented to take the Chair.

Hongkong, January 19, 1909.

NIGHT STEAMER TO

CANTON

Naw Twin SCARY STEAMER,

501

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

N accordancs with Government Notifica will be CLOSED for the transaction of tion No. 19 the EXCHANGE BANES

Pablic Basivesa on FRIDAY and SATUR- DAY, 22nd and 23rd lost.

Boogkay, January 16, 1909.

WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM HONGKONG,

89

Round Trip 4 Days, Comfortable Steamers—Delightful Climate, THE most interesting and picturesque

pcenery in South China.

For further information, apply to DON BUTERBFIELD & SWIRE

Agouts, West River £ritish 8.8, Co. | Hongkong, Oetobar 25, 1907. 170

AMERICAN DENTISTRY.

PORCELAIN FILLINGS,

LL the Latest Improvements towards Lasting Workmanship, and Fatales, Operations No Charge for Examinationé

those who shaved their heads during the S.S. SAN CHEUNG ME DIZONI, TOKIO,

period of mourning, now amount to nearly

twenty thousand dollars. Every person Fitted throughout with Electric Light

has now permission to shove but not in a and Fans supplied in alí Cabjon --- barber's shop.

On account of the New Year no news

(Captain J. MoGINTI),

ELVES Hongkong for Canton at 9 z M.-

papers will be published here for the next BUNDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY.

ten days.

1 Canton for Hongkong a65.304.MG, OB COUGH REMEDY MONDAY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

CHAMBEJUA

CURES GOLDS.

nature's plan, relieves the lungs,

DR. TYAMASAKI

34, QUEEN's Road CentraL

(Opposite Port Offline); Hongkong, November 18, 108: -- 1552

PARTICULARS AND RATES on application to MANAGER, L. GAMEAU, Proprieter,

fongong, October 8, 1908,

Launches for Hire, lying off Blake Pier during the day, OFFICES ST GEORGE'S BUILDING (SECOND FLaea).

GORDON & CO, General Managers

N. BLUMENTHAL, Manager,

1581

Hongkong, Jane L, 1908,

ORIENTAL HOTEL

No. 9, Queen's Road Centr81 Telephone No. 197;

MES M. MATTRAKYpparel'ropricirem.

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

BREWER & Co., Limited.

PEDDER STREET-ADJOINING MAIN ENTRANCE HONGKONG HONA TELEPHONE No. 686.

COLONIAG

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CUISINE under Europan Supervision, ferille at alior notice. Private Bar and A Set of Sixth, by Joseph Conrad.

Billiard Rooms. Monthly Batea for Tiffin and InDOT,

TELEGRAPHIO. ADDRESS: COMFORT.” HongKong

Hongkong, Soptember 24, 1907.

M. MATTHASY, Proprie

HOTEL BALTIMORE.

NO, 2

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(UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT).

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