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BOOZENDING by Europese meikons

with the best materials and under·| European vepervision at

THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE, Alaays promeni equal to khano work, such przess very moderats.

RINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most

viddaruta priese st

THE "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE, All proofa aye read and all work

superintended by Englishraon. Always

eqani and generally, uperior to that

done anywhere else. Estimates given;

No. 12,429.

Hongkong Daily Press.

驰九十二百四千二萬壹媒 日九十二月二十年三十二精光

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

- WANTED.

N ENGLISH ASSISTANT MASTER for a Boarding and Day School before January 31st, 1998.

Apply to

THEATRE.

ENTERTAINMENT.

BOTAL

CITY HALE.

AREWELL JONCERT

REV. R. P. COBBOLD, MA, FAI

S. John's. Cattedral Hongkong, 2ul Duomber, 1897.

12924

THE HAIRY FARM CO., LIMITED."

NOTICE is not imat business. Al TOTICE in hereby given that the Com

Orders should to rent in at unico.

Hongkong, Nai December, 1897.

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,

No. 80.,

[2925

NOTICE is hereby given that--SATUR DAY, the 25th Last, and SATURDAY, the 1st Juanary, 1838, will be observed as HOLIDAYS at the KOWLOON CUSTOMS OFFICE.

Work at the OrrUM EXAMINATION OFFICE and Quarons STATIONS will proceed as usand.

H. M. HILLIER. Commissioner of Customs

for Konfoou and District.

Custom House; -:

Kowloon, 21st December, 1897. IN THE MATTER

2 or 1899.

oz ORDINANCE No.

AND

WEST YORKSBILD REGLMENT (PWO BANDE (Assisted by the PHULWARKONIC Soquete

ORCHESTRA) g TOMORROW EVENING A THURSDAY), Brd December, 1867,

af B.15 P.

1.Fest March. "Tannhäuser,"

2- Overtura

PART I:

Band and Orchestra,

Mariana

8-Feed Quintette

Wagnor Wallace Schadenn

(b) Meme from XII f(a) Trimarc

Bynny, Flute Coral LARPER; Larionics Corporals SPAMINE, SORAGO, and ASLIN; Harsoon,

Muraldian WormBLE. DA 4-Oben Bulb. "Serenade Villagioso, Ilviere

Malician Quaidh. -A70

"Faust" --

INTERVAL

(2026

--PART II.

1-Lago

Band, Orchestra, nod Organ. Violin Obbigato, 3. A. GAUD; Ogs, Mr. G. OяELEÍ 2-Reminiscencer of Jellal

Codfrey (4) Farowall to the

Forest

Handel

IN THE MATTER OF THE Perrrioz or

·MILES' STAPLES CODY, OF 993, NORTH CALIFORNIA, STREET, STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AN INVENTOR FOD LETTERS PATENT FOR THE

EXCLUSIVE UAB WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG OF AN IN VENTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN MAIL BAG FASTENERS" ADAPTED ZO EFFECTUALLY, RESINF GHAUTHO RIZED OPENING OF THE DAG Ou EXTRACTION OF MAIL: MATTEE THEREFROM. FOR WHICH HER MAJESTY'S LETTERS PATENT WEZE ON THE 15TH DAY OF DESEMBER, 1896, GRANTIT TO THE SAID MILES STAPLES CODY.

TOTICE is haraby given that tho Potition, Specification, and Declaration condirad

3-Bras Quar

man's Facurvell,

ESTABLISHED, 1867.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1897.

AUCTIONS

FONIES, PONIES, TONIES.

H. Unforignod have rolved instructions-

to Bell by!!

PUBLIC AUCTION: WANTO-DAY,

(WEDNESDAY), the 2nd December, 1897.

THE GRAND STAND. EIGHT TRILD GRIFFINS recently arrived from Shanghai, all eligible to run for the HONGKONG DERBY, 1898, and which will bo zhown on the Race Course during the Morning

ha well known Ras Fury" GLENDUBIT two seks roountly arrived from a Const Port; and other Ponies

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Anctioneeri Hongkong, 21st December, 1807

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

THE Undersigned will Sell by

12911

PUBLIC AUCTION. AUG, TODAY (WEDNESDAY), 2nd December, 1997, Commencing at 2.80 r.m., ntbis Salos Hooms, Zetland Strest, No. 2,

A. COLLECTION OF FINE AN "JAPANESE CURIOS AND SILKS,***

PANAMA Comprising:

CLOISONNÉ VASNA, and PLATES; FINE SATSUMA and KIOTO VÁSTS. BRONZES SILK EMBROIDERED SCREENS, BED COVERS, TABLE.

GONGS, Mandels OGVERSTM

BELLS, FIRE. SCREENS, ko, koja

Correta, Musicians HALEE and SELFOUSE Bar tone, Murcia Good; Euphonin,

Madian BROWN, LA CO 4-Clarionet Solu (Trongeritim by Beethoven

Roaianca in FWG. Bentley

Mr.W.-G. BasTILEY, ARGM. 5.-Grand National Ptasia W. G. Bentley GOD SAVE TAL QUEEN,

|_ SEATS (2a &$1) may be booked at Mesars, W. ROBINSON & Co. on sad after TRUEMAY, the 16th inst. M

Freeeeds will be devoted to local Charities: Hongkong, 15th Decatolar, 1397. ⠀ (9853

FOR THE MAIL.

HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS is now ready and contains Loading Artiolog

by the abovo cited Ordinansa Lave been duly filed: in the Office of the Colonial Souretary of Houg kong at that it is the Intention of the saldHE MILES STAPLES CODY by MATTIIEW. JOHN DENMAN STEPHENS his duly authorized Agent and Attorney, to apply at the Sitting of the Executive Council hereinafter mentioned for Letters Patent for the exclusive use within the said Colony of Hongkong of the above-narus Invention And Loties is horeby also given that Sitting of the Exera- tive Council before whom the mattar of the Petition will come for ducision will be held in the Conocil Chamber at the Governmont Offices, Victoria, Hongkong, on WEDNES DAY, the 5th day of Jenery, 1898, at 11AM.

Dated the 18th day of December, 1897.

29281

MATTHEW J. D. STEPHENS.

18, Benk Buildings, Hongkong, The Agent and Solicitor for the said

MILES STAPLES CODY, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,

HE Undermentioned Inimrance Offices will: The CLOSED for the Traustetion of Public Business on SATURDAY and MON DAY, the 25th and 27th staat respectively.. JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agents,

Goastal Managers,

Gormany and Kianchi, The Fature of Kinochan,

The Protection of Chinese · British

Subjesta.

The Anti-Opam Boniuty and its Work. Hongkong Legislatise Connçi! 6", Supreme Court

Scandalous Delay at the Supreme Court. Extraordinary Adrorture with Sajugglers How-Hongkong was sub captured,

Amoy The Straits Chitaman Imprisoned

Plague on the Muit Steamer,

JAPANESE CARPETS, JAPANESE TOYS Mal

AISO

A few fino AMERICAN STANDARD LAMPS will LOCHESTER BURNERS and SLR SHADES.

On View from TUESDAY, the 21st init. TERMS OF SALE As Customary

PAUL BREWITT,

Auctioneer. -Hongkong, 204: Tomboy, 1897. PUBLIC AUCTION.

ferns

THE Undersigned has received instructions:

to Bell 'Er

PUBLIC AUCTION 49E

TOMORROW

(THURSDAY), the 23rd Desember, 1997; : back at 250 ...

at his New Sales Roomy, No ba, Quiné-

Road Central, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CO., (for Burdy Accounts),

Comprising -TAPESTRY › CŐVERED DRAWING- ROOM SUITE. WANTING

BLACKWOOD CARVED CABINET. MARBLETOF CENTEN and SIDE TABLES AND PE

OVREMANTELS, · PICTUREE," aud; ORNAMENTS. Ang

EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDE- BOARD with Bevelled GIS DINNER

Yah Loong Cotton Summing Co., Limited WAGGONS, VIENNA CHAIRS, GLASS

Cricket.

Correspondence,

BOOK CASE, DESK, Bad · WRITING TABLE

CROCKERY, GLASS, mid PLATED

Local and District Intelligence. Subscription $12 per Annum parable in WARE TE advance; postages 89.

WARDROBES with Derailed Gas Doors, MARBLETOP BUREAU with DEVELLED GLASS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, DRESS-

Extra copies 30 cents each, Coab, Copies can he posted from the Doe to addresses sent; including postage 34 cants each,ING TABLE, and MARBLETOP WASH-

or $1 for three oopios Cash

Hongkong, 21st December, 1897-.

* | STAND, ...

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LEANTED.& cituate with MELCRATIS OF SHIPPING FIRM, Hongkong or HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO. LA Outpouts, by ENGLISHHAN with varied ex-

parienos uniformly good record.

Apply to

N. J. EDE,

Secretary,

W. H, PERCIVAL,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CAN-

ON. LDS

ABD," “Cure of Daily P'vest Office. Hongkong, 21st December, 1897.

[2911

NORTH CHINA INSURANCE CO., D.

Agent,

W. II. RAY.

Secretary,

CarYA TRADER INSURANCE CO.,

D.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agents,

YANGTZE INSTRANCE ASSOCIATION,

LD.

J. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary,

CHIYA FIRE INSA Co., L.

W. H. T. DAVIS,

Acting Manager,

THE STRAFIS INSURANCE CO., L

Hongkong, 22nd December, 1897

TEAM

R IDING

АТ ПАТ

12029

WELL WORTH A CAZL

FINE DISPLAY OF HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY Buitable for

CHRISTMAS

AND

NEW YEAR PRESENTS.

Comprising

LATEST "NOVELTIES LALLERY・ in valuable Brooches, Bergs, CHATELAINKS,

RECLAMATION GROUND, in front of".

2.x. to MIDNIGHT, orery day.

&o, da

UNMOUNTED PRICIOUS STONES

IRON SAFES."'":"

2 COOKING STOVE

1 LADIES, BRO Z'GENT'S BICYCLES. 1 COTTAGE PIANO

12809

-TEBMS OF SALE!--As Justomary.

V. I REMEDIOS, Aretionos..... Honghong, 20th December, 1897.

AUCTION SALE.

(SUBJECT TO A 'RESHEVEJ OF THE

DUTCH BARQUES NACHTEGAAL””--

THE Undersigned ore instructed by the

previously disposed of, on THURSDAY, Büth, December, tho Datoh baryna,

NACHTEGAAT.

1,015 tons Nett Register, built at Amsterdam by J. P. Muorsing, of iron frame al

wood aleating, in 1884 jun Length o

... 169 fast. 3 inches.

Breadthe

Depth SA

at

This vory fuse ressol, well suited for ourrying dry sad perishable cargoes, was flocked at Tan jong Pagar Dook; Singapore, in October, 1897, for bottom wing thoroughly repaired and us considerable portion of her instal renewed.

A survey has been held, and she has been

of every description, colected and set to ardor:reclassed in the highest grade Barcau Veritas

BONHAM STRAND, West Point, from

- 10 CENTS FOR EACH RIDE:

Hongkong, 22nd December, 1897.

12227

CHRONOMETERS, CHRONOGRAPHS REPKATEKY sud PLAIN WATCHES

THE CHINA AND XANIGA ETEAM.

T

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED..

1 FOR MANILA DIRECT. THE Company's Steamship

"ESMERABDA”

Captain Taylor, will be despatched for the abova part TO-DAY, the 22nd inst., at 5P.M.

This steamer has Superior Accorasudation for Passenger and is fitted with the Electric 'Fright

For Freight or Paesire, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers, Hongkong, 31st poerber, 1897. ·(2922

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. THE Company's Steamship

T

JABON

Captain Owen, will be despatolied as obovo TO

MORROW, the 23rd in, at P.

For Freight, apply 14

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. " Hage Agents.

[2829

Hongkong, 2lat. Ducember, 1897. -AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY:

FOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM TRASTE, VENICE, PORT SAID

SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSA- WAH, HODEDUA, ADEN, KUERA CHEE BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PE- NANG, AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship.

TH

***POSEIDON**

great variety

PRICES MODERATE.

38 LII in the First Division

D

She has two camplate salts of sails and cau heluspected and will be sold as she now lies in the Singapore Roads with a hér faruíture, tackles, and stores, entjant to the conditions et sala which can lus obteined from.

2936

2851

CUTLER

LEVY HERMANOS Hongkong, 15th December, 1807 KELLY & WALSIL

LIMITED

& Grand Display of ENTIRELY NEW stock suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS: WRITING CASES

CAED CAVES

PURSES

Cigarette CASES

BLOTTERS

LETTER CASES

CIGAR CASES

PIPES:"

PHOTO ALBU

PHOTO FRAMES.

WRITING ÅLBUMS. INKSTANDS

→ PHOTO BUREDNS PAPER KNIVES ***

CHILDREN'S GAMES.

FICTURE BOOKS:

LEATHER BOUND BOOKS."

ENGRAVINGS:

KELLY A WAIBH L

MCALISTER & CO., Singapore,&

PALMER

& CO.S

PRICE $10.78 FEL DOZEN

NET

SPECIAL BLEND WIUSKY.

Bland

of Stalented Distillations of the Finest Scotch Whiskies.

Apply to

SIEMSSON & Co. Hongkong."[38

CUTLERSDALNER & CO.,

WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815, Who have consigned their Bruds to Hongkong

-for over half a centurygate Apply to G. C. ANDERSON,

Hongkong, 13, Praya Central. AFIER JOHNSTONE'S

QUARE BOTTLE: WHISKY

The sale of this good Beotsh incremos meath | 38 by month; it is of Superb Quality and of

CUTLER, PALUBE & Coʻs BELZOTION

living arrived. Consignses of Carge arc bureby W BREWER & CO. Solo Agents for

informed that their goods are being handed at

their rinks into the Godor of the Hongkong

and Kowloor, Wharf and Godown Co.; Limited,

whence delivery say be obtainċd.

This vessel brings on Cargo

Colombo, PALAN UNT

Do

From Culentia, er se. Falluce, trámahippud

NEW BOOKS AND NEW JIDITIONS. History of our own Times, by ildCarthy, Nam (Xubilee:Volums).

INTIMATIONS

FLETCHER & CO.,

THE PHARMACY,"

·JUST ARRIVED

CADBURY'S SPECIAL CHOCOLATE CREMES FR

- CADBURYN VANILLA CREME CHOCOLATE.

VO CADBURY'S PLAIN CHOCOLATES,

第二十二月二十年七十九百八千堂英港香

INTIMATIONS

SALE - CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE ALMONDE A hry, Assortment of Fancy Buxos CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS, Calard and Bowter's --

BUTTERSCOTCH, ALMOND HOOK, RUSSIAN TOFFRE, and TURKISI DELIOICES

COTTAM & CO.

NEW STOCK OF

CARDIGAN VESTS & JACKETS, WOOL SHIRTS & PANTS.

&

CHOICE AND SEASONABLE PRESENTS

DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE.

XMAS ROSE BOXES

WATKINS & CD, APOTHECARIES HALE HOVORONG.

DELICIOUS

BONBONS.

far

ADMIRALTY WORKS DEPARTMENT.

HE Commalore in Charge of ADMIRALTY

ESTABLISHEINTE le prepared to receivb TENDERS for the erootion of an OFFICERS SANATORIUM op foundations previously laid |on the Admiralty lends at the PSAKE

The Commodore will not neccessarily accept the lowest or any tender. AR PA

The Drawings, Specification and Conditions ef Contract, rasy be seen and forms of Teader chtained at the Office of the AsszSTANT CIVIL ENGINEEя nt. HONGKONG NAVAL YARDAN YAN Bented tenders addressed to the Commotoro and marked "TENDER FOR SANATO RUM” must be delivered at the NAVAL TALD, Hongkong, at or before Noon on 1420 FRIDAY, the 31st instant,

Hongkong, 17th Doserober, 18978-

& PRESENTATION TINS.

For the XMAS and NEW YEAR SEASON these Delicious Stenta can be obtained packed in highly artistic. CunterMAN Rosa Boine, or in sprially designed and haudeomely decorated Ting, my poe of which forms an excoolingly

CHOICE, ACCEPTABLE, AND USEFUL PRESENT.

Es P. & 0.69. "JAVA"

ESTD, 1864

Telephous No. 75:

15, Queen's Road.

BASS PALE ALE, in Kilderkion (OCTOLER BREW).

GUINNESS'S STOUT, “HORSEHEAD BEAND",

SPARKLING RED BURGUNDY, (Mées à Ca)

HENNESSYS Series BBANDY,

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

VICTORIA

LODGE

OF HONGKONG, No. 1,02.

$9801

REGULAR MEETING of the

A LUDER vil be held at the FREUMA BONS" HALL: TO-NIGHT, the 22nd inst, at [ & fue 8.30 F.M prepisely. Visiting. Dethron

are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, let Desember, 1897. [2912

ZETLAND. F LODGE,

No. 526 F.C.

REGULAR MEETING of ETLAND

***** NOOT HAN 10 - (Chinam Blášky Prozaj 20

PVALITEED. DAILY

te the oldest and slik Immeasurably tɛo bai medium for Advertising song thes

Kur

Sko Nativa Comikuni),

Established for nourly For YEARS, circulate largely throughout Southern China, Tato Chim, gla

Terms for Advertising (Tranlations from) was be obtained at the Olloe, Wradham Streck

Hongkong or from the different Agents.

Doopments translated from, or into ChantCOM

or Collennial Chinese,

PRICE $24 PER MONTH

SHIPPING

AREIVALE Deo: 21; Crowa, British str., 1,055, J. WIL Ramon,Bangkok Tin Ang H 12tN Dan. General-BUT&FIELD & SWIRE. Den 21, KIMURIso, British ste, 1,225, Young, Caxton 21st Doo, General--JARDINE, MATHESON & 06.

Dec. 21, CANTON, British str., 2.104, T. C.

Gregor, Yokohama 3th Des, General-P

3oo. 21, CHOIRANG, British el, 1, 34, O. I

Bowker. Shanghai 18th Dec., and Hoikow 28th, General ARDEN, MATHER&Co. Deo. 21, SANUKI MAnu, Jap, ste; 6,000, Town

Bend, Yokohama and Kobs 16th Dec, Geo-

NIPPON YUREK KAISHA. Des 21, Teruya, German ar, 675, "A. Reike,

Pathoi 19th Dec, and Hollow 20th, Gene nd-JEREN & Ốc T

Dec. 31, VoLTE, British str., 2,599, Horatio

Carter, Kobe 14th Dec-ARNYOLD, KAR- vore & Co.

Deo. 21, YIEBANG, British stoamor, 887, Mair, Taku 8th Dec, Chefoo 18th, and Swatów: 2015-JARDINE, MATHESON & C

Dec 21, HOEMANN, Ger, str., 803, A. Gornin

Baigon 25th Des., Rico-MERA & Dai Dec 21, HINSANG, British str., 1,563, Croskatt, Samarong Mh Deo, Sugar--JARDINE, MATHESON & ̈¤ò

Dec 21, TOKIO MASU, Jop. str. 1,360, EY.

Haswell, Yokohama. 3th Das, Several NIPYON YOSEN "Kaisis,

Dec 21, YAMAGUCHT MARD, Jun, str., 2,038, S.

Kawamura, Singapore 14th Dec, General..

NIPPON YOZUN KAISHA, CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARBOVE MASTER'S Orrier, 218 DECEMBER. Dante, Borman str., fox Saigon.

A LODER will be held at the Fair out for Haiphong

BONS' HALL, ON MONDAY, the 27th instant, at 530 for 8.00 P. precisely Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 21st December, 1897, JOHN WALKER & SONS'

PAMOUS",

12913

KILMARNOCK WHISKY,

Hongkong, 28th July, 18975|||||

NOTICE OF REMOVAL. .

[627 THE Town Daror of the Hongkong Steam Bakery has boon REMOVED to No. 24, PHAYA CENTRAL, from this date.

DORABJER NOWROJEE,

Proprietor.

Fernfield, British str., for Singapore. Choola., British str., for Swater. Mathilde, French str., for Helbow. Tumashiro Maru, Jap. str., for Nagasaki.. Braemar, British str, for Moji Yang, British str., for Tloilo. Hingsang, British str., for Shanghai. Valute. British str., for Calcutta. Sabine Rickmers, German str., för Swaley. Sanuka Mars, Japanese sir,, for Singapurs. Cheang Huck Kian, British str., for Amoy. Sangkang, British str., for Manile.

DEPARTURES.

Thia World-renowned." Fine OLD HIGHLAND WHISKT is shipped by CUTLER, PALMER & Co., and is obtainable in Hongkong of

"G. CHANDERSON, Des. 21, FERSFIELD, British str, for Singapore. No. 13, Praga Central. De 1, KSANG NAS, Chinos str., for Swatow. (01720 | Dec. 21. LEONGROOM, German str., for Bbarig,

bai. Due, 21 Outrowo, British sir, for Shanghai. Des 21. Nzons, Germau str., for Shanghai, Dec. 21, SULLDERG, German str, for Haiphongi Deo. 21, SAINT MARK, Amr. ship, for N. York. Dec 21, C. E. KIAN, British str., for Amoy. Deo. 21, CHOYSANO, British stri, for Cantons. Doc 21, CHOWTAI, British atr., for Bangkok. Deo. 21. DANTE, German str, for Esigon. Dee, 21, HAITAN, British str., for Swatow Dec 21, PIREHUS, British str., for Loudon Dec 21, S. RICKABES, Gur, str., for Satow. Deo, 21, Wirosaxe, British str., for Bhanghai. Deo, 21, SANUKI MARU, Jap. str., for London. Dec. 21, NABOLserne, British or, for Shangbet PASSENGERS."

ifave been shippers to CHIKA for nearly 75 years. Their Brands a favorably sown all Hongkong, 29th November, 1597.

over the World.

A QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by STAR DU the label Prica $2.50 per 1 dozen bottles.

VERY GOOD COGNAC, Soxswhat younger than the above, Distinguished by * Stans on the labeli Price $18.75 por 1 dozen bottles...

"PALL MALL

WHISKY,

Eleven years old, very Ene quality. Each bolilo dears an analyst's cortistosta. The quality in guaranteed.

Price $20.00 per 1 dozen bitt

CP. & CO.'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,

in Patented Bottles, Price $10,75 per 1 dozen bottles.

CHAMPAGNE BRUT.

&Natural, ie, Brat, Sparkling. Wina, of the Vintage 181; particularly suitable to tas debilitated. The price is bot $28.50 per eno doz quart bottles.

INVALIDS FORT.

This Wine is old, soft, and delionis," We strongly recommend it. Analysed and Certificated by Professor Casenil; Priso $20.00, per I dozen bottles.

DOURO PORT, This is a fine quality Wins of exceptionally

good valas.. Frice $14.25 per 1 dozen bottles. ·

SHERRIES, AMOROSO,

The Earl Mist's dồpping. Price $20.00 per 1 dozen bottlesi

·LA TORRE.

Fries $10.75 per 1 dozen bottles, Purs and batural Winej o: tenis

CLARETS.

in Quarts and Pints,

LIQUEUR

DENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

Price $39,75 par dozen bottles.

Agents STEMSSEN & Co., HONGKONG,

CHAMPAGNES.

MORT & CHANDON'S DET. IMPERIAL, 1989 LEBRAU & Co. DRY, EXTRA QUALITY ELENOY & Co., GRAND EXTRA DRY BUGENE CLICQUOT, "DRY & SWEET" MESLERAT & Co., ' DRY" & "MEDIUM"

GB. 4 dos. à Pts 33%0. PAUL ROUSSET & FILS, SAUMUR DABON DE LAMARAN

VICTORIA

BOLE ACENTA-

THE

847.00

243.00

35.00

31.00

38,00

30,00

· 32.00

27.00

19.00

21:00

14.00

12,00

24,00

H. PRICE & Co.,

No. 12, Queen's Road Central,

DISPENSARY

Have Just Received a Fresh Consignment of

B. MURATTIS CIGARETTES, Mkh

EGYPTIAN, FUMBE D'OR, ZINNIA,

ARISTON, AND NEB KA

A Freel Supply NESTOE GIANAÇLI'S CIGARETTES. LAMBERT & BUTLER'S MAY BLOSSOM TOBACCO in ‡ I. ti.. WILLE CAPSTAN NAVY CUT. Three Strengtha. WILL'S THREE CASTLE CIGARETTES,

VICTORIA DISPENSARY;

QUEEN'S ROAD

Hongkong, And Votober, 1897.

BEST FRENCH CONFECTIONERY,

Ta26

BONBUNS Nongating Coffee, Nougatine Pistache, Naugstine Vanille, Nougatine Chocolate Nougatine Dragon Dragãos Cuepolate, Dragées Liquenis, Dragées Almonda, Desirées Végétable Dragees Nouget, Jujubes, Pralines Vanille, Pralines Louis XY., Pralines Rose, Strawberry Fondant Vegetables Bonbona, Bonbons Foudante, Bonbons Mascotte, Bonbone Jolly, Bonbons Orange

Bonbone LamoDB,

CHOCOLATE.

Choselets- Orsian, Chocolate Vougatine, Cleoniata Praline, Chocolate Montespas, Chocolata.

Marquis,Choodata Martinique, Chocolate Manille, Chopulate Cuba, Chocolate Burnt Almond, Choodale Pistroke, Je ko, ko.. Nougat de Montilimar, Crystalled Fruit Chocolate Vanile36 small tablets per tar Assorted Bweets of 81 por Assorted Smeble at $150 per 1b. Assorted Sweetent 83 per

FANCY DogBonsistes, BasenT), ÉS, ÁSACETED. SUTTANLE FOR PRESENTE

SAUTOYS TOYE, TOYS, TOTSUNOYAMA

"AEFLY TO G. GIRAULT

LANE OBAWFORD & Co, 371 Hongkong

DOSTAGE STAMP, ESHRITION 2768)

BECARENE SA7501 during the CHRISTMAS SEASON.

Building Construction, by Allen

Twelve Indian Statesmen, by Gouge

From Triato, E R. Imperatriz, transhipped with p

at Bombay, Wedn

From Volás, ok. Mosinatione & Car Roddy Ueno Moncir lotta, transhipped at Trieste,

CE QUAM Tennyson's Poethe, complete edition Optional Cargo will be discharged here altes Wayfaring Mes, by Bana Lyall notice to the contrary be given before Noon Selag him Through, by Nal Gould

5.00

6.75

Captain Courageons, by Radyard Kiping 4.00.

7:00

5.00

1:50. $1.40

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