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Don't Forget

TO ORDER THE

"OVERLANDĮ.

[CHINA" MAIL.'

BEFORE GOING HOME

The China Mail

No. 14,955.

號九十萬四年九套百九千一其

Business Notices.

Intimations.

THORNE'S

$15

PER

·CASE

*

OLD VAT

As supplied

to the

House of

Commons.

VAT WAX ETAÅTED BY VÁR, LAZE HOBERT THORNE

BF GREENGEN AND HAS ECEM LQLD AÐ NÝS ZING U. ABID-

HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1909.

Business Notices:

-If

一發九十月二阔年

Don't Forget

TO ORDER THE

OVERLAND

OHINA

BEFORE

PRICE, $8.00 Per Month,

Business Notices.

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

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS

Engines, Boilers, Steam Pumps and Fittings.

MOTOR HOUSE BOAT FOR SALE.

Offices Hotel Mansions.

FAIRALL & CO.

&.00.

ARE NOW SHOWING

NEW SUMMER STOCK.

SCOTCH WHISKY. AN ASSORTMENT OF MILLINERY

Y.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA.

TRIMMED AND UNTRIMM3D.

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

SAVE FUEL BY COVERING YOUR BOILERS AND STEAMPIPES

ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION,

· TELEGRAMS "AARISTOS, HONGKONG,

PORTLAND CEMENT

In Dasks of 975 lba: net, $5.50 per Cask, or Ta

ESTIMATES GIVEN

FOR WORK" FINISHED COmelete.

In Bags of 250 iba, not,

CH SUPPLIED IN

Bag of Iows. aach.

OFFICE:-

4, QUEEN'S. BUILDINGS.

TELEPHONE NO. 501:

MANILLA MUSLINS, ORGANDIES LINENS LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

CA.S.WATSON & CO,LTD.”

Hongkong. May 1-1907,

CANTON NOTES.

(Prom Our Own Carrerpondent).

CANTON, April 18.

793

The Director of the Cauton mint h petitioned the Viceroy to replenish the stock of copper at the mint. He suggests that it be ordered from Ameria and

Japan. The use of the copper cent is yearly increasing in Canton and the "cash in not nearly so much in faveur a formerly. Bence the request for more copper.

KUINAPTING HELIOOL CHILURES.

In the locality known as Kim Lim n

IN ALL SHADES AND DESIGNS.

EMBROIDERED ROBES

IN LINENS AND LAWNS.

Hosiery, Gloves, etc.

7 & 9. PEDDER STREET.

TELEPHONE 644.

ELLWOOD'S CORK

(WHITE) SUN HATS.

$3.45 *** Bag, ex Faste

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

GENERAL MANAGERS.

MEE

CHEUNG

PHOTOGRAPHERS.

CO.,

SPLENDID PICTURES

of the

AMERICAN FLEET

STUDIO-ICE HOUSE STREET. STORE—BRACONSFIELD AROADN. 1782

OREGON PINE LUMBER.

ELLWOOD'S

FELT

· (WHITE) POLO HATS.

LARGE STOCKS

Special rates for orders of

50,000 feet or over. “

DIAMONDS AND GEM-SET JEWELLERY PRINT and ZEPHYR SHIRTS.

作

Rings, Brooches, Ear-rings, Pins, Fendants, Hair-combs,

Charme, Chains, Links, c.

teacher named Yok opened a private school. Jade Stone and Chinese Made Gold Jewellery.

He had several pupils and his wo ans were among the students. Ten of the pupils and the two sons were lately captured by a band of brigands and the lads held to One of the sons was shortly afterwards shot to hasten the arrival of the expected 'ran..

One of the succeeded in making his escape and has reported that the rabbers azo living in hargave in the vicinity of Shek Nam Yet. In this cave the lad states are large numbers of brigands together with may prisotem nad much that has been footed from neighbouring farms. MUZEER IN A CONVENT.

A certain Wong Chang is a conges, seller. Being very poor and having several children dependent on him he sold one of his daugh ters to a Buddhist Convent near Fat Shan where she was to be trained to become a nur. Some time ago, he borrowed a sum" of money from a friend. The friend in course of time evme to demand repayment. Wong said he had no money at the time but could probably get some from the Convent... They went in company to the place and the congee seller asked for a loan of $10. The abões lut lúm have8and-invited the two men to partake of a meal. While eating Wong was advised to go bis way and not trouble the convent any further. The. congee seller became very angry, sized a large knife and dangerously wounded onc of the nuns on the head. The alarm wasA+ At once raised but the enraged Wong ran ""mux" among the terried women and wounded no less than eight of them. He then made off but during the night three of the unfortunate nuns died. Next day, on the afir being reported, the Magistrate sent

GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS.

Repairs of Watches and Jewellery effected by experienced Europead's.

J. ULLMANN & CO.

.

J

34, Queen's Road Central, Opposite General Pest Office.

Asahi Beer ASAHI

BEER

YEBISU BEER

SAPPORO BEER

OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE

SOLE AGENT MITSUI Bussan Kaisha

PATELL & CO.,

an official to investigate the case and, as a SHAMEEN, CANTON,

rescit, Wong has been arrested to stand

his trial Tor murder.

WHOLESALE FLUNDEEING.

A very daring case of wholesale looting STORES, WINES,

has just happened in a village called Loong

Kong. This village is inhabited almost

entirely by meinbere of the Fing clan.

A large number of armed robbers entered

the village a few days ago and made a

A

SMOKES

NOW OTPERING

03. ANSTE. KLÄNN

AT MODERATE PRICES.

clean swoop of everything of value in Thir well, reputed Storm Exciliates the

the place leaving scrrow and desolation bebind them, They moved on to another vilings where they repeated the per- formance. Such is the indignation and terrar which these bandite have inspired that it is said that the chief of the country gentry have gone to Canton, to personally solicit adequata protection.

AERMEN'S FAMILIES. "The newly appointed Tartar Gezert has observed that the descendsats of the "Eight Banners" family are increasing in number and that they are not in comfort. able circumstances, the peneica devoted to this family being limited. He has ordered the ciremstance of these people to Bo investigated. He han also ordered a list of their names to be drawn up paying particular attention to the youthis. between -10 niid 20 years of age.

-A HYPY YATHER. Acertain lady living at Fatahan has achieved notoriety. by presenting her, kus band with triplute (sons). The proud father has been seen patrolling the streets of Batalan with his offsprings, visiting his numerous friends to rocelya their con-

tulations

LAME - SHOULDER.

This is

demands for

English, American & German Provisions

OF

RELIABLE QUALITY TRIAL ORDER Setiowa.

NIGHT STEAMER TO CANTON

NEW TWIN SCREW STELMEK,

S.S. SAN CHEUNG

E. C. WILKS,

M.I. MECH, E. AMIN.A. LATE OF WILKS & JACK, LD,

CONSULTING ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, VALUER AND ASSESSOR

WORKS,

WHARVES,

FACTORIES,

"AND ALL CLARES OF MACHINERY & EFFECTS.

YORK BUILDINGS,

(IT FLOOR), HONGKONG. Office Tel. 195. Residence K.20.

618 Hongkong, April 14, 1909.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB,

(THE FIRST MEETING of the Basson

dom

Two Teld of VA, O SATURDAY, the 24th inst, 1908, d mancing at 330 PM FRI

The Charge of Admission will be 100 for others than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club or Gymkhana Club.

in aniform Half- and Sailors

invite The Committee

the Ladies of 0. GORDON MAORIE

Bon Sec, and Treasurer,

Bitted throughout with Electric Light Hongkong to be present and Fars supplied in all Cabine

(Captain J. McGT).

EAVES Hongkong for Canton at 9 r.3. BUNDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY.

common form of muscular Leaves Canton for Hongkong at 5.50r.M. on

needed. Apply Chamberlain' Paid Bale Fars Les Class 3 single psange."

freely four times a day and a quick case la

corpic. This liniment has proved expect

Berrante

sosages must be paid for,

Ay Valuable for macalar and chrond OREUNG ON STEAMBOAT CO., LD.. thenation and in certain to give quick malist Terms by All chemists and some No. 285 Des Your Bold Central

Hongkong, April 17, 1909.

FOR

Luxury

and

Comfort,

Quiet,

688

4

LINEN COLLARS,

SUMMER UNDERWEAR. FANCY COLOURED SOCKS.

LANE,

WFORD & Jo.

NESTOR SANITARY FLUID

RELIABLE DISINFECTANT

другородна

Pint Tins 50 Cents.

One Gallon Tins $2.

REGON

HAND.

LOGS,

PLANES,

BEAMS

AND

FLOORING

LUMBER PORTE

TIMBER YARD AT

TAI KOK TSUL

OSRAM

SUN GLASSES. SUN GLASSES. ELECTRIC LAMPS.

HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA

For the Bath and all Toilet Purposes, Delicately Perfumed, Half Pint Bottles 60 Cents.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

VICKONG HOTEL. |

THE

UNRIVAILED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE. THOROUGHLY, UP TO DATE WITH

196]

EVERY MODERN LUXURY. MODERATE TERMS AND NO XXTRAS

BAND AT TIFFIN & DINNER

A. F. DAVIES, Manager.

PEAK HOTEL

ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. Adjoining the Tramway Terminas, 1,400 feet above: Ben Deval.

HEN to the South Windsin Sammer and protected from the North-east Winds. In Winter Commanding amagalaicout Flew of Hongking, the Harbour and adjacent lelands for forty milen

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A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS' HOTEL.

Telegraphic Add: "Peaceful' Terms: From $5 per day MeL

Town Office: & DES YEUX ROAD. Hongkong, February 8, 1908.

TUNGSTEN METALLIO

FILAMENT.

1

70% Saving Effected

OVER ORDINARY ELECERIO LAMPS!

CANDLE POWER..

LITE....

2000 hours sverigi.

CURRENT COST ...... 1 cent per hor”, CURRENT CONSUMPTION 1 watt per

A30 Candle Power OSRAM. LA

will give DOUBLE the Light of a 16 die ordinary Lamp at HALF the Cost.

GREATLY INCREASED LIGHET Í Greatly reduced current bill!

SOLE AGENTS -

Enquiries and triada LARGE STOCKS, CARRIED,

WILKS & JACK, LD.

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINELĖS. 14, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.

Hongkong, April 1, 1908

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3

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL BREWER & Co., Limited,

(LATE CONNAUGHT HOTEL).

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

PEDDER STREET ADJOINING MAIN ENTRANCE HONGKONG

TELEPHONE (No. 696.

YENTRALLY situsted up-to-date Hotel Recently renovated and undar entirely STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES.

New Manga Large and Comfortabla. Rooms, Excellent Cuisine, under the supervision of an expedhead French Chef.

PARTICULARS AND RATES on application to MANAGER.

L. GAMEAU, Proprietor.

donzkonë, October 8, 1903.

N. BLUMENTHAL" Manager.

ARDATH SMOKING

TURKISH AND EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES

1887

Letter and Invoice Fl Steel Cash Boxes.

Best Brass Letter Balances.

ORIENTAL HOTEL

2. Queen's Road

Telephone Ka. 197.

MM, MATTALEY..........

entral.

A THOROUGHLY FIRST-CLASS AND OF-TO-DATE HOTEL YOSINK ander' Haropean Supervision. Grills at short notice... Pelvate Baz and

Bullard Booms Monthly Rates for Tiin: and Dlanet.

Freshness

and

ELEORAPHIC ADDERS Coserdky! HONGKONG.

MUCMATTHAEY, Propridreu.

Excellent

Cuisine.

STAY

THE

GRAND

CARLTON

L

HOTEL

ACCOUNT BOOKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

Champagnes,

Marsalas,

Ports,

Sherries,

Madeiras,

Clarets,

Burgundies,

randles,

Whiskies, Bitters

Hocks an Giza,

Liqours

Ales, Beers and Stouta-

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,

Wine on Sonsti