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MILKMAID

CARGEST

MILK

WORLD.

SALE IN THE

No. 14,990.

The China Mail.

M. MUMEYA

· JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHER

váll kinds of Fhotographief Work done to latved Styles,

DRIMLOPING AND URINSING, YOR

THORNE'S

OLD VAT

No. 4.

SCOTCH WHISKY

ÁS SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSE

OF LORDS AND Horse of

COMMONS.

. Sole Agents:

́ ́A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.,,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

CHINA MUTUAL LIFE IN

SURANCE CO., LD.

HEAD OFFICE, SHANGHAL.

OFFICERS:

J. A. Wastic, E., Managing Director.

A. J. Hughes, Esq., Secretary.

S. B. Neil, Esq., F. L.A., Actuary.

A strong British Corporation Registered under Hongkong Ordinances and under Life Assurance Companies' 2 cts, England. Insurances in Force ........$57,805,885.00, Assets .......

8,415,250.00. 3,536,559.00.

Income for Year.............................. Insurance Fund,

號十月五年一十一百九千一英

Business Notices.

ESTABLISHED

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY- 10, 1911.

Business Notices.

W. S. BAILEY & Co., Ltd.

Builders of Steamers up to 1000 Tons.

"

Tugs, Launches, Barges, Motor Boats. Castings, Forgings, Roofs, Bridge Work and Engineering Work and Repairs of

every description. »

ONE STEAM-LAUNCH & ONE LIGHTER FOR SALE. Also complete pneumatic Riveting Plant,

THE NESTLÉ & ANGLO-SWISS

CONDENSED CHAM (Switzerland)

MILKMAID

+

BRAND

Full Cream Milk.

LARGEST 3SALE

IN THE

WORLD.

As a guarantee of Quality.

SEE THE -

Milkmaid

ON EVERY TIN,

8,216,910,00

Hoogkong. December 1, 1810.

LEFFERTS KNOX, Esq..) Hongkong.

District Manager.

B. W. TAPE, Esj..

District Secretary.

MILK CO.

"AND LONDON.

Another Famous Produat of the above Company is its

STERILIZED NATURAL MILK.

A Trial of which will satisfy you of its EXCELLENCE,

PRICE.

20 Cents Per Tin. 82.50.....Per Doz, Tins, 20.00.....Per Casa of 4 Doz.

Tins

ON SALE-AT—-” LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. KANTTE, Queen's Rd. Cont HORTONG TY, Queen's Road

Central.

MAN YORN, Queen's Rd. Exat,

NA

HING LOONG, Queen's Road Central.

MUTUAL STORE, Queen's Bead

Central.

FONOKONG CO-OPERATIVE SO-

CIETY, 11 Caine Road.

1351

AND

CANTON, MACAO Alacoand the

Cunto

Philippines.

Alexandra Building.

O. Lawder. Esq.-Inspector, Hongkong,

ADVISORY BOARD, HONGKONG.

Sir Paul Chater, Kt, C.MLG.

T. F. Hongh; Esq.-C. J. Lafrentz, Esq. Hongkong, November, 18 1900.

“CHINA MAIL" CENSUS COMPETITION.

1424.

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A census of the population of Hongkong is to be taken mí May 20th, and in order that our readers may best their skill in estiomting the growth of the population since the last census the China Afati is promoting a competition ander three heads, asking its subscribers to predict the mun bers of (1), The t

e total civil population : (92), Chinese population : (3) European

and American portation. We have, for the guidance of competitors, given the figures for the last twenunburns Allcompetitors have to do is to cut out the coupons, fill in their cutiate and forward them to our office, with the words Census Competition" in the top left-lunt corner of the envelope. Competitors gay send in as many coupkins as they desire. A prize will be given for the most correct estimate under each hend, In the case of a tie the estimate first open- ed will be adjudged the winner.

AJ

No. L-TUTAL CIVIL POPULATION OF HONGKONG,

I predics that the total civil population

of the Colony on May 20th, 1911, will be

Nume

Address.

A.B. The last complete census of the Colony was taken in 1901, when the total civil population was officially returned at 289,900. In 1900 a partial census was taken, being coolined to the original Colony of Hongkong and that part of the New Territory which lies south of the Kovicon range of hills. This partial census showed total civil population of 319,803, but it should be pointed out that the portion of the New Territory not included in this census possessed a population, of 85,611 in 1901

No. 2.-TOTAL CHINESE POPULATION OF HONGKOKO.

I predict that the total Chinese popula ties of the Colony on May 20th, 1911) will bo

Address

N.B. In November, 1906, a partial venous was taken, this being confined to the original Colony of Hongkong and that part of the New Territory which lies south of the Kowloon range of bill. This partial census gare the total Chinese popu Istion (land and floating) as 307,888, bus should be borne in mind that the portion of the New Territory not included in the partial census possessed a population, of 85,011 in 1901, the year when the last full conaux was taken. The total Chinese popu. lation for the whole. Colony in 1901 was 274,643,

No. 3 TOTAL EUROPIAN AND 'AMERICAN, POPULATION OF HONGKONG,

I predict that the total European and 'American population of the Colony (resident and mercantile marine) on May 20th, 1911,

Name

gave.. the

Addreer -N.B. The 1001 cunaus- European and American population of the Dology as 6,431. At a cousas taken in 1908 the figure wae 8,290.

WEST RIVER.

STEAMERS.

THE EASTERN ASBESTOS COMPANY,

HONGHONG.

BOLE AGENTS FOR

THE BELDAM PACKING & RUBBER COMPANY, LONDON..

Contractors to the Admiralty and Leading Shipping Companies. Sole Patentees and Manufacturers of the following Specialities: Pilot Packing, Serpent Facking, Sceptre Packing, Pilot Jointing. Beldamite Jointing.

ASBESTOS & RUBBER GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. J PACKINGS & JOINTINGS FOR ALL PURPOSES. ---- Office & Show Room: 4, QUEEN'S BUILDING, CHATER ROAD. TELEGRAMS CURRUGATED, HONGKONG. TELEPHONE NO. 501.

日二十月四年三室

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Ladies' Department.

SPECIAL VALUE

- IN -

Washing Silk Shirts

$6.50, $8.50, $10,50

ALL SIZES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

THE

84, QUEEN'S ROAD!

CENTRAL.

FRICE, $3.00 Per Month

Business Notices.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD

PORTLAND CEMENT

In Daaks of 975 m.

In Bean of 250 “bs, net,

Shewan, Tomes & Co.,

DANERAL MANAGES »?

FAIRALL & CO.

ARE NOW SHOWING

New Washing Frocks, All Shades. BELTS and GLOVES.

New River, Pique, Linen and Fancy Hats, etc., etc.

2. PEDDER STREET.

NOTICE,

Telephone 644

During Miss Massey's absence in Shanghai enquiries for Belfast Barker Marine Motors, Maguetos, Coils, Spares,

LONGKONG TO CANTON Daily N N 4.3. Eoday excerpted) and 10 r.. (Sepurday VICTORIA DISPENSARY. etc., may be addressed to

excepted),

CANTON TO HONGKONG-Daily 458 A. and 6.15 1.M. (Sunday excepted), HONGKONG TO MACAO-Weekdays at 8.1, and 2 F.31.

Sundays at 1.3 and 1 p.3."

MACAU TO HONGKONG sündar .30 .as.and.

MACAO TU CANTON. TO

at 7.30 4.3 and 4 P.ML

CANTON-Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, about F.M. MACAO-Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4.30 Par CANTON TO WUCHOW-Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 84. WUCHOW TO CANTON-Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8.30A.M.

The exact time of departure can always be ascertained at the Utec of the Com- poy or Messrs THOS. COOK & SON.

The abore sailings are subject to change.

Booking Ofice open daily (Sunday excepted) 9. to 5 r.št.

(OPPOSITE THE CLOCK TOWER).

Dispensing & Family Chemists.

IMPORTERS OF

Proprietary Medicines,

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT Co., LTD., Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Soaps.

HOTEL MANSIONS Opposite Hongkong Hutél

Hongkong, May 4, 1911.

GRAND HOTEL

NO. 2, Queen's Road Central A FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL TANIIRELY under European Management.

OLF.

+12

Large and Airy Rooms, Luxuriously furnished, Electric Light and Fans through- Situated in the most central position. Sanitary arrangements of the latest pattern.

CUISINE UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. Ladies Afternoon Tea Rocma, Special rates for married families on application te the Macuger.

JÉARGES MODERATE.

Tikruose No. 187." Hongkong, November 19, 1909.

F. REICHMANN, Proprietor. P TELEGRAPHIC ADD COMFORT, Hongkong.

1374

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL

(LA) & CONNAUGHT KOTEL). QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

(ENTRALEY situated, op-to-date Hotel. Recently renovated and andedresy Now Management. Large and Uomfortable Rooms Krallent Calent and the upervision of an experienced Franch Chal

ÞARTICULARS AND BATES OL application to MANAGER,

↳ GAMEAU Proprizter

Hongkong. Domber 9, 1909

Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobaccos.

Weismann, Limited.

Bakers,

Confectioners, Caterers, Restauranteurs.

14, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, July 20, 1910.

299

THE HONGKONG HOTEL.

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND QUISINE, THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE WITH EVERY MODERN. LUXURY MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAS

J, H. TAGGART, Manager.

N. BLUMENTHAL, Manage,

13,

196

"The Beer That's Brewed to Suit The Climate”

Just Try It"

EAK

OTEL.

ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA" GAP.- Adjoining the Tramway Términos, 1,400 feet above Sea Leval.

PEN to the South Winds in Summer and protected from the North-east Winds in Wiater. Commanding megnificant view of Hongkong, the harbour and adjacent ielaod for forty miles.

A. FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTIAL AND TOURISTS HOTEL,

Terme-From 86 per day Mex

Telegraph Add: Panceful. Town Ofica, 4. Des Votex Road, Hongkong February 8, 1908,

Oriental Brewery Limited THE CLUB HOTEL.

Hongkong

Best Attention Paid to Guests.

No. 5, Bund,

YOKOHAMA,

Hongkong, March 1, 1911..

239

Messrs ARNDT & Co.,

38, Queen's Road,

Bengkong, August 23, 1910,

FROM

DELIVERY

THAT IS THE FIRST POINT

STOCK.

Second, the 'PETTER' EN INE is the BEST. Third AUTOMATIC IGNI1JON, no magnetó or batteries Lastly the 'PETTER OIL ENGINE is cheap.

PETTER HORIZONTAL KEROSINE OIL ENGINES & PUMPS, Sizes 2 to 14 BHP. in Stock. MANUFACTURERS GUARANTEE-SIX MONTHS. Full Detalls, Catalogues and Estimates.

SOLE AGENTS FOR SOUTH CHINÄ :

WILLIAM C. JACK & CO., LTD.

ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. 14, DES VŒUX, ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,"

Macgregor's

V.O.S.Whisky

SINGON & CO. THE GRAND CARLTON HOTEL As supplied to the House of Lords, the House of Commons,

TWARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale STEEL, METAL" and HATUD.

And Retail Ironmongum, Pig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers. Ganemi Store- keepers and Bhipobandiers. Nos. 35 and 37, HING Loond SET, (2nd Street, wost of Central Market) Telephone No. BIE'.:

1121 Hongkong, September 4, 1909

This Temperance Hotel has been established to meet the requirements or those who desire

all the conveniences and advantages of the modern Hotels at moderate chargea

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRES

Hongkong

GRAND

O E OWEN,

London, and the Houses of Parliment, Canada,

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

QUEEN'S ROAD GEN1BAL

ong, May 6, 1011.