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KIEVON 65 ECT MU? with the baf" material hat under

European amparration at

THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE Always pronounced equal to home wock, and prices very moderato.

PRINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most.

zoderate prices st

THEDAILY PRESS" OFFICE. All proofs are road and all werk superintended by English, Alenys.

equal and generally smparing to that.

done any wiara elec. Eittnates glom,

Hongkong Daily Press.

No. 12,781

魏一十八百七千二萬登第

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

LESSONS IN FRENCH.

TBW nod say, moted of learning Frouch

in a few months painly by conversation,

by Frenchman,

Plomo actress

"B. R."

Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 16th February 169

日七初月正年五十二緒光

ENTERTAINMENTS

BIJOU THEATRE.

RECLAMATION GROUND, PRATA WEST

TO-NIGHTMA

(THURSDAY), 16th February, 1899.

Twenty-fifth Appóarance off...

ESTABLISHED 1857,

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1809 II

INTIMATIONS

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO.

The Yearly eat to Becnes £1,000, with a without Domus ndditions, on attaining a fixed- oge, or at death, if prevións, can ho asoerlainað on application to the Undersigned

Premium on by paith gauricly or half VEDODWELI ~~ CO, LIMITED.

Hongkong, th August, 1988, 12-1804 THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND. MORTGAGE COMPANY, LIMITED,

144 D'ARC'S NEW MARIONETTES yearly without oxtes barg

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LIMITED.

PROCESSION OF THE CROSS. SPECIAL CHBAU EXCURSION TO MACAO,

Widuraurent offering, the afper

7EATHER permitting and sufficiant

"HONAM" will leave for MAÇÃO SUN- DAY next, 19th February, at ... and on the return trip will leave Mano at 10 PL

The Grand Preocenion of the Cross ie au- nounced to take place in the AFTERNOO

Special Fare 8.00 avlarn,

No single or Becond-elmes Pares.

Chinese Servants, 30 cents ench way.

Beydes 30 conta vach.

Tickets way to purchased at the Company's Offles or oz board the Steamer before she haves.

T. ARNOLD, Secretary.

Hongkong, 16th February, 1899.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

HONGKONG HARBOUR.

TAROM the 14th February until about the 18th March, 1899, sunken oketractions will be laid to the north of Stonecatto a' Island, The pictured arez will ba bonsded on the west by a line drawn from, the most northern

of the island to the Wastaring Pior at kekok and on the test by a line drawn from this Corerament Fier, on the north shore near tha Magazines, in a N.N.E. dirubin to the nsinland.

Vessels and Junks azo prohibited from en. oring in the eletræeted area.

*For purpose of navigation, the snuken ab

ructions may be considered as reducing the dopts of water shown on the chart by cloven Evet.

During the same period floating obstractions will be laid south of Stonecullers..

The southara lasit of this obstruoted area will. marked by buoys carrying red Bags. The mastermost buoy will be approximately 700 yards due tonth of the south-eastern point of Stoneenttors' Island, the waabaenmest busy about 700 yurde due weet of the first mentionsit noy. Liuus due north from theas two buoya il give the autorn and western limits of 1 betrooled area.

198

Vessels and Juaks are prelibited from an oring in or passing through the obstructed

K. MURRAY RUMSEY, Real Condr, E.N.,

Harbour Muster, Harbear Department,

Hongkong, 13th February, 1808.

GOVERN BC 20% a

No. 65.

1499

THE Collowing Parkivolars and Conditions of Bady of CROWN LAND by PUBLIO AUCTION, to be held in the spet na WEN NESDAY, the 22nd day of ESRUARY, 1890. at 11 A., are published for geneal informa

tion

By Command,

T. SERCOMBE SMITH,

Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 4th February, 1899. [496 Melinders and Conditions of the Lotting by Public Auction Sale, to be bokfon WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day of FEBRU ANY, 1899, at 11 a, by Order of His Berellency the Governor, of Que Lot of Crown Land, in the Colvay of Hongkong. for a Term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE. LOF:

Macdon

fis*l[ vgl

Intum tweey.

To Ny mely

Mamelody

Measur

Bet's

NY. SE. NE, SWJ

ft. t f. ft.

Uput Erice.

1228 and - 532311802;400! 5 6. 8,496

We ide

DOUGLAS STRAMSHIP COMPANY, LIBITED.

FOR AMOY AND TAMSUL

ILE Company's Chartered Steamship

-----PRONTO,"

tain Grandt, will be despatched for the above

TO-DAY, the 16th fast, et 10,4.3. ↑

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO,

Genord Mana goờn.

Hongkong. 18th February, 1899,

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIM (TED. OUR

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND TAMBUL

HE Company's Steamship

FORMOSA," Captain Nitry, will be Respatched for the ore parts TO-MORROW, the 17th lust, wi DAYLIGHT,

For Freight, or Passer, weply to

DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & CO.,

General: 3anagers.

Hongkong, 15th February, 1800,

FOR SANDAKAN.

FHE Stommsbip

SULTAN,"

|

their Gigantic New Programme, IMPORTANT. NOTICE.

SATURDAY, 18th February. Grand Fashionable Command Night.

Undor the Nistinguished. Pattonigó and.

Immediate Presonen of

Their Itxcalleroics Sir HONEY & LANT BLAKE and a party Erýn Goverumtout House." ANOTHER MONSTER BILL.

PRICES AS USUAL.

PLAN at ReaINSON'S.

Back Farly to avoid the Canish Hongkong, 15th February, 1300.

THEATRE

ROYAL

CITY HALL...

At the Special Request and under the.

THE HONGKONG JOONEY CLUJ,

Patrounge of

THE

HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC

CLUB

Iwill give two cairo performancay of the Postomime

"THE YELLOW DWARP,"

ON

SATURDAY, 18th Febrasty, 1840, At 9.30-1.M.

Kil

SATURDAY, 25th February, 1880, al $.30 F.M."

Dress Cirole Stalls...

Pit

$3

Half-price to Soldiers, Sailors and Polioc in Uniform to the 1NA V

The Ticket Office will be opened at 10 AN. on WEDNESDA, the 15th February, and will. continue open enoti day from 1 .. 104 PM

Late Trains to the Fink.!.

H. O. NICOLLE,

Aoling Manager Hongkong, 19th Fobrazy, 188

·201

· HONGKONG FOCKEY CLUB,

RACE MEETING, 1899.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAT, and THURS. DAY, the 21st, 22ut, wid 23rd Fabensry.

NICKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND STAND AN INCLOSURE may be obtained From Megare, KELLY & WALSH, Lo. Price $5

for the Mooling.

{464

THE SECOND ORDINARY ANNUAL T MEETING USITALSHOLURONS I thy Comussy will be held the Company's 08on, N. PRATA CONCEAL, Victoris, TO. MORROW SRIDAY), the 17th February, at of Abong to and the Report of the General Noon, for the purpose of receiving & Statement Managers for, the year ending 31st December, 1898, doobering a Dividend and ofecting a Cou sulting Committee and Auditors. As

The TRANSFER BOOK of the Company will be CLOSED from the latte 17th February, 1893, bell days iuoluste

RHEWAN TOMES & COMM Gover Mounger, Hongkong, 176 Jamury 1899-

QUEEN MINES, LIMITED-

"OTICE I hereby given that the FIRST GENERAL REFTING (STATU... TORTY SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices No. 38 and 40 Queen's KOAD. UEFTRAL, | Vistoria, Hongkong, TO MORROW (FRE

DAY), the 17th day of Fobinary, at Noor.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON.

General Managers. Hongkong. 9th February, 1899, 1484

MONEY TO LIND.

#20,000 to $90,000 in one or more Bues to bui ADVANCED, at Interest on Mortgage

of First Class approved Security.

Apply

MATTHEW J.D STEPHENS,

Solicitor, Hongkong. Hongkong 25th January, 1890,

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“ATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY

CAPITAL FUNDS (over)

OF IRELAND.

· ESTABLISHED 1822.

£1,000,000

émering. 500,000

The Undersigned having been appointed. AGENTS for the above Company are prepared Rate do ACOEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current

PARA BÄDECKER & CO.,

POUR WOMENS Agents Hongkong, 39th Smotornber, 1898) **1988

FOOD SALESMAN WANTED for store, some experience $150 to commemos, ~i Apply, to

447

Care of Office of this Paper. Hoogkong, 27th January, 1839, 200

NEW AMOY BOCK CO., LIMITED:

Apply By Iter Sulcsig optor monials, ko, to the General Manager, Amoy.

Amoy, 19th January, 1899.

WANTED Agent First Class References

Tickets for the Dar may be parohoood at the ANTED, Qoalified-Person to fill the No one adimuzeu" shown in the Tilst the Gato

TF. HOUGE, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 14th February, 1899,

HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB. ESTEWARDS request the pleasure of The presence of die LADIES at the QUAND STAND SE ENCLOSURE during the Races on the st, 22nd, and 23rd last.

T.F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. Bangkong, 14th February, 1809.

..

HONGKONG JOCKEY-CLUB.-

(a105

TO SERVANTS will be allowed inside the Enclosure of the RACHOTRE during the Race Day, without Tickets, which can be had on application to the Underalgaed.

T. F. HOUGH. Clerk of the Courte. Hongkong, 14th February, 1899.

Hengkong, 26th January, 1899.

NOTICES OF FIRMS

NOTICE

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[492% Interest and Responsibility of Me. 3. D. ADAMS in our Firm sewed frem 31st May, 1805.

This Day Mr. JORN NAISMITH authorised to Sign by procuration, a

HERBERT DENT & CO.

1369 Canton, ist February, 1809.

Caplain Lake, will be despatched for the above ⚫port on or abnat 8 proh,

For Freight ur fansuge, apply to

in Hongkong and Shanghai to repres Boot frm of Twin Merchants of Charleroi, Belgium) imparting slit rail rods, Iron and Steel Bars, Pistes, eto, suitable for China). IENE & Co., Tap., Cannon Street, Londen.

403|

WANTED.

A writer

SMART YOUTH Clerk and Type-

Apply to

TRON," Care of Hongkong Daily Preis Offe Hougkong, 8th February, 1899)

PERSEVERANCE

LODGE

[421

OF HONGKONG, No. 1,165 REGULAR MEETING of LED PER.

A SEVERANCE LODGE will of ho

al to PazZABÓNS HAL: TO-NIGHT, the 18th February, at 8.30 for 9 P.M. précisely. Visiting Brethren ars cordially invited to attent

Hengkang, 9th February, 1899,

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No, 91 (SPECIAL

CHINA SEA.

SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

₤495

SOUTH CHANNEL ENTRANCETO THE YAKOTZA. INTENDED CHAFEN OF POSITION OF THA KIUTOÀN LIGHT-YES58),

TOTICE is hereby given that, in conse

ques of the silting up of the present Chiudel over the Kinoan Flats, the Kiatoon Light-vessel will on or about the Plst instant be shifted to mark the Chanel over the Fairy

VICTORIA

THE

五號六十月二年九十九百八千堂英港香

DISPENSARY,

DAKIN'S ANISEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM, For the Halief of all GATAREHAL COMPLAINTS,

as COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, A4 SORENESS of the CHEST. Parcs 50 CENTS. AMD $1. CEUICKSHANK'S COUGH DAISAM Far COUGHS, COLDA, TOADSENESS, INFLUENZA, ARTHNA, CONSUMPTION, HOOPING COUG R BRONCHITIS; and all Diseases of the CHEST and LUNGS, Perca 31 per Bettis.

Hodgkong, 19th December: 1898

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

QUEEN'S ROLD.

Fa39

JUST RECEIVED, BRANDIES, BRANDIES,

BRANDIES. EDMOND MARTELL, AND SAUGE - COGNAC,

Par dos ...$16.50 ..$25.00

Per botila

$1.50

$2.50

ONE START THREE STARS...

Азда

OLARD DUPUY & Co. V.B.Q.P. EXSHAW'S FINEST QUALITY No. 1. HENNESSY J. F: MARTMEZ. ***

WINES

G. GIRAULT, 6, QUEEN'S EDAD CENTRAL.

SPIRITS

ALES

CO

PRICE & WINE MERCHANTS QUEEN'S BOLD.

· TRADE MARE:

HOTELS.

C

(Chinese Daily Prom, Puzzi® DAILY

is the oldest and all tumeasurably the bi

todiam for Advertising among the Native Community..

Ratablished for moarly ForT THANG, clrsulates largely throughout Southern China, Indo-China, ata

Terms for Advertising (Translations freqj usm he obtained at the Offee, Wyndham Stok, Hongkong or from the different Agents,

Documents xanslated from or into Claudia

or Colloquial Chineso.

PRIOR $27 PRE MONTE.

SHIPPING

ARRIVALS.

HONGKONG HOTEL Feb 14 Bico, Norworten afr., 710, Che.

A First Class Hotel in very compost.

Brekko, Saigon 9th Feb., RicSANDER, WIELE & Co.

Fab. 14, GERMANIA, German str., 1,714, Mollor, Saigon Bib Feb., Ride-Jensen & Co,

Feb. 14, DAGM Norwegian str., 920, H. Nelsen, Manila 10th Feb., Sugar-GO:

·B-STHYENS.

Blegantly Furnishel Roading, Muziq, and Fot. 15, KWANGSE, British air., 1,240, Harris,

Smoking Itooms.

Dining Accommodation for 250 persons. Hydrando Elevators to evory floor.

Cuisine of the best.

Bet sail Cold Water throughout,

Wines and Groceries imported specially from

Europe and America

Electric Lighting in the Billiard Rooms, Wings, &c, cooled by Refrigerator.

Shangbai and Waha 29th Jan, deners).- BUTTERFIELD & SWIEK.

Feb. 15, MALAA, Danish str., 2,616, Banntyn, Imelon, and Bingapore 6th Feb, Glenoral. -CARLOWITZ & Co.

Fob. 15, Romizza, British str., 9,216, S. do B. Lockyer. EN-Yokohama 7th February, General.P. & 0.8. N. Co.

Fab. 15, Sram, British str., 931, P. J. Ferguson, Bangkek 7th Feb, Rice and Timber- BRADLEY & Co.

Feb 15, TATURION, British ate, 869, Hamilton, Tarmani 10th Feb., Amoy 13th, and Stratow 14th, General-DOUGLAS LAPEATS & CO. Tob. 15, Parketus, British steamer, 3,548,

Dickens. Moji 11th February, General BUTTERFIELD & SWIEN

All Hotel Linen washed on the precises by Feb. 25. Tirre, German str., 1,243, Marcbanor,

Machinery.

Bedroom Accommodation-132 rooms. Fixe Extinguishing dna on every How.

CHARGES "MODERATE.

PEAK HOTEL

AND

CRAIGIEBURN,

-[43

THE PEAK HOTEL is situated at Victoria

Gap, adjoining the Tramway Tormince, 1,550 foot, ibava nen Ïerel, .:

CRAIGIEBURN is elteated at Flankett's Gap, Úva minutes walk from Peak Hotel.

Fire healthy location-variety of beautiful

BCODUTY.

Cool scuthorly breezes in Summer, with par- foot protection against the North East Winds in Winter.

Well appointed rooms, attentive sarvios and excellent Cuisine.

GEO. J. CARANOVA, Manager; City Office, 7, Duddail Street.

APPT

H

377

Rotterdam 25th Nov., ConL-JERSEY & CU Feb. 15, BELLALOPHOS, British str., 1,818, T. Peters, Liverpool and Singapore 7th Feb., General,-BUTTERFIELD & Swink.

Feb. 14, Tosa MARU, Japanese str. 3,592, P Going, Yokohama rin Kobe and Moji 4th Fob, Coal-QRVES.

Feb 15, TEDO MARU, Japanezo str., 1,068, S. Baitos, Saigon. 7th Foli, Rice-NIPPON YUBEN KAISIA.

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S Orgien. 15Tя FIBUSEX. Corria, British air, for Shaughại, Nanyang, German str., for Swatow. Lanmore, German ar for Shanghai. Menelaus, British str., for Shanghai, Denleros, German shr., for Saigon.

foo, Chinese sir, for Shanghai, Sultan, British str. fer Saigon. Empress of India, British str, for Shanghai. Esmeralda, British str., for Gua Nunyetou Mara, Japanse str., for Saigon.. Moyane, British str., for Shanghai, Prosper, Norvegian str.; for Saigon.

DEPARTURES.

Fab. 15, TELENA, British ats, for Bingapore. Fab. 15. MICHARI JEBSEN, German str, for

Heiboy.

RETREAT HONGKONG, Franch str. for Holkow, I

HAPPY VALLUT, SOUTH AND of RACE COCKER, REFRESHMENTS, DIENERS

to ba hod at all tirusa, EPACIOUS TENNIS GROUND available at $150 per Afternoon (from 3 to 7 P.M.) Tea-party entertainmonte served at moderate prices

STOUT

LIQUEURS.

1999)

COTTAM &

JUST RECEIVED .......

00.

WINES, SPIRIT, LIQUEURS, &C.

BEST QUALITY ONLY. MODERATE PRICES.

BASS'S ALE

GUINNESS'S STOUT

Bolted in England by M. H. FOSTBE, & SONS. Without doubt the finest Ale and Stout Imported.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,

QUEEN'S ROAD & PRATA.

FLETCHER & CO,

THE PHARMACY, 22' QÜLEN'S ROAD:

(OPPOSITE THE Dosakond HOTEL)

FLETCHER'S COMPOUND COUGH BALSAM.

fast

SUI HEUNG PO,

Proprietor.

METROPOLE HOTEL, SAUKIWAN ROAD.

A City

Fab. 15, HAIMUN, British str., for Ewatow. Feb, 15, PROGRES, German str., for Tourou. Fab. 15, Foвuos, British str., for Shanghai. Fab, 15, TRIESTE, Austrian str., for Yokolanta, Fab. 15, STANFIELD, British bark, for Rajang, Fal 15, EMPRESS OF INDIA, British str. for

Vancouver.

Feb, 15, CALEDONIEN, Fr. st., for Shanghai.N Feb. 15, MOYUNE, British str., for Shanghai. Fob: 15, LYKEMOON, Goz, gls, for Bhanghai. Feb, 16, MEGFOG, Clunese'sfr., for Shanghai. Fab, 18, SOCOTRA, British str., før London. Feb. 15, DEUTBOFİLAND, Gor, cr., for Swatow:

PASSENGERA.

-ARRIVE,

Por Siim, from Tangkek, Mr. A. C. Hondry. Per Tosa Maru, from Tokohama, &o. His Mead.

Per Rohilla, from Yokohama, Mr. F. W. Tank KC and Mrs C Wilson Me J

Noway, and delightful · drive from `the-

*Finoet Brands of Wines, Spirito, and Reers,

· Manager.

Hongkong, 15th October, 1818.

"BOA VISTA" HOTEL MACAO.

TWE only FIRST CLASE HOTEL in the Very raoderate termin by the Colony. day or month. European Management.

MACAO is distant 40 miles West of Hong kong and the jourges is made each day (SUN DAYS exempted) by the Magnificent Saloon Steamer "HEONGBEAN a 3 hours, ing Hongkong at 2 P.M. and Masao at 8 A..

Commeation made by Company's Steamer bo aud from Canton:

Tourists stculd not miss the ofranco o visit ing this famous old City. For Terms, apply. ......

THE MANAGER. Telegraphie Address," Boavista."

HING KEE HOTEL

ESTABLISHED 1873) MACAO,

[2116

NEW large 3-storey building has been

This well-known preparation is specially roconidianded for its denalcart and expectorant qualities. A specinity bailt in place of the oltwell.

FSTD, 1864.

Her position appratirattely will be House Island Beacon besting N. 32, dan 38 Telephone No. 75. miles

The Middle Grinud Upper Baoy will be shifted to mark the Northwestern extremity of the Middle Ground

The Blockhouse Cheal Buoy will be in Frontipped."

The newly formed Channel immediately tu the North of the Middle Ground will be buoyed

DIRECTIONS EVE

The fellowing directions, which should then bo followed by toward bound vessels, are given provisionally

•After aming the Tanguba light-vezel, stoor a N. 5 W. worse with that light weasel stern antil the Kiptoan Light-yasal paars N. 73 W. Then orous the Fairy Flatswith the "Entean ahend on that bearing (N. 73 WJ When within half mile of the Klutoas, kteer to NOTICE.

pas hor on your port hand at a distause of two- AN.Woperse with the "Kintoka" 1498, the Undersigned, bay's been appointed ableh

by Mr ICBIRDE FURUKANA d Tokio as his Ette Agents for the mala of Coleten will then be a mid-chappal courne as far from bie famous is the SHAKANO As the South east Knoll Busy. "KATSUNO, and the "SHIMOYAMATA”

WHEELEY

2 Agost

Hongkong, 16th February, 1899 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED- NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM COPENHAGEN, GOTHENBURG, AND ANTWERP. THE Company's Steamship

MALAYA

having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hity informed that their Goods nre besig landed as their risk into the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whines delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be dritten after the Goods Leave loft the Godowns, and all Claims must be But in to the Office of the Uzdersigned before Noon on the 22nd Jul or they will not be

All broken, akufod, and danged Glaiza aro

TANIGUCHI, KATO & CO.,

TAR Hongkong, lah Fabrnary, 109,

NOTTOE.

Following the above directions, the least depth of water on the Fairy Fla is 15 fost at Low Water of Spring Tiles

All bearing sed qourses given are angretio. CAUTION. The existence of the wreck of the Fairy readore it inadvisable to take's ware northerly course over the Fairly Flats than that recommended above,

The present Charned to the northward of the Kidinar Light-rel has now only 13 feet of Owing to the transitional state of this neigh- bourhood, and the ad shangas that are now taking plugs the 100te. intended, alterations shom he tooked upon as temporary, only

TYLFIL

W OPENED Branch. Once at No. 2, Low Waler of Spring Tides

E, the Undersigned, have This Day QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL at this part and have atherized Mr. LUK KINGNAM Sign for on: frut per procuration until further notics, TANIGUCHI KATO & CO. The of Maji

[647 Hongkong, 13th February, 1800.

NOTICE

totte left in the dodowns, where they will be, the Undersigned, have This Day Ap examined on the 22nd that at 10 AM.

pointed Mosers. TAI WO &:00, ad

No Firs Insurance has beet effet, and any Local Agents to roll our fauces Stakano, Good remaining in the Gedore after the 2nd fostant, will be subject to runt;

Uilis of Lading will be countersigned by

ABNHOLD, KARBERG & Co

Apunte Hongkong, 15th February, 1800,

1493

Katenne, Shimoyamels, and Uyeti Coals Tor Particular plags refer to the same Clio, No. 22, QCERN'A EUAD CarTex

LANIGUCHI, KATO & CO,

of Moji Hongong, 14th February: 1800-

1468

IMPERIAL HALITIKE CUSTOME,

Court Inepentera Omes, 95 Pebruary, 1800 HEONG

Shan

JEWELLERS"

[456)

BLADEWOOD FORNITORE, CURIOS, CHINA PORCELLINS, TÄPANKĀM CLOISONNÉ, END Bords Goobs; PE 2582ND 8. Quem'. Fond Canal: Hintakang

SOLE AGENTS FOR TANSAN WATER.

15, Queen's Board.

AQUARIUS.

"A PERFECT. TABLE WATER."

"It is gratifying in these days of Typhoid to come

across A REALLY PUBE AND PALATABLE TABLE WATER. AQUARION IS SUCH, we have tried it ourselves and found it admirable."-Sporting Times, London:

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

"AQUARIUS COMPANY.

AGENTS,

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

{ +35

Have been Shippory to

to GMINA Kur: 20srer the World. ir Eminis are favorably known all

A1 QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STARS on the label. Prica $2.50 per 1 dosen bottles.

VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. Distinguished by STARS on the label, Priss 816.75 per 1 dozen bottles.

"PALL MALL" WHISKY, Eleven years old, very fine quality Bob botule hours an analyst's certificata, The quality in guaranteed. Price $0.00 per I deson bottlag

C. P. & COS OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY, in Patented Hölflər. Price $19.75 par I dozen bottles

CHAMPAGNE BRUT.

A Natural, La Brab, Sparkling Wine, of the Vintage 1889, partiorderly suitable to the debilitated. The price las but $28.50 per one dox. quart bottles

INVALIDS' FORT.

This Wine sold, soft, and delicate. We strongly recommend it. Analysed ad Certificated by Professor Cassall Pries $80.00 per 2 dozen bottles.

DOURO PORT,

This in a fine quality Wins of areeptionally good value. Price $14.25 per 1 dozen boith.

SHERRIES,

AMOROSO,

The Earl Misa's dipping, Price $20.09 per 1 dosen hofties.

LA TORRE

Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles. Puro and natural: Wine; fozio.

CLARETS

in Quick and Pinte

LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, DOM Price $39.75 par 1 dosen botilos.

Agents STEMSEEN & Co., HONGKONG.

fnd tablishment. It is pleasant situated in the centre of PHAYA GHANDS, facing south, cornauding a charming view of the sos on the frogt.

All Bed-room well furnished and comfortable. Cuisine Excellent. Tercas Moderate.

L. HING KEE, Proprietor. Telographic address "HINGEE."

VICTORIA HOTEL, SILAMEEN, CANTON.

QUISINE

[1420

LOOD ACCOMMODATION, Excellent Every CONVENIENCE foz TOURISTS. MADAR & FARMER, T. F. da CRUZ,

Proprietare:

· Manager,

14348

Telegrapble address:

VICTORIA A, B, C. Code used. Canton, 1st November, 1805.

THE

NAGASAKI HOTEL,

LIMITED, NAGASAKI

The FINEST HOTEL in the Far East, NEWLY OPENED.

Cuisise poder an Experienced Froacă, Chef. Moderato Tarifi,

BF. INMANN, Heorotary & Manager. Nagasaki, 8th January, 1999,

UNGRONG HIGH-LEVEL TEAM-

HWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TINE

Fer Formos, from Hougkong for Shanghai, AL-Paymaster E. H. Radman, Metra. Von Mol and Recme; for Yokohama Meant-DE T. R. Saxton. Frem London for Kobe, Mr. P. L Spence, From Singspies for Yokalams, Mr. and Mrs Sherrond.

Por Empres y Fndia for Shanghai, Mrs. Sohomburg and child. Capt. Notha, Mossza

E. Roynell and W. E. Roberts, and Dr. G. R. Morrison: for Nagasaki, Miss Hamper, and Capt. W. Walf; for Yokohama, Mr. J. T. Richardson, for Now, York, Mr. L. Bloch; for Liverpool, Mr. G. Phillips; for London, Mr. and Mrs. S. 8. Benjamin and child, Mrs. Vaa Niorop, Capt. Fraser, Mesra. E, D, Marjoribanks, Koith, A. F. Nicol, J. Harper, C, L. Rhodes, T. F, Kionall, nad J. Reid. From Yokohama for Lonino Mr. Ja Martin.

TABLE WKER DATE. -7.99.m. to 10,80 km. Every quarter of an hour 11.30 to 12.30 pm. Every half leonar, t 34.30pm to 2.30 pm. Every quarter of an hour. 3.80 to 8.00 p.m... Every quarter of wo hour An additional car will ren at 2.40 r.M. until further notice.

Night caset 8.45 points pand and from 9:45 pon to 11.15 am very half hour. RAYURDATE

Extra Night cars at 11.30 and 11.58 pake SUNDAYS.

-8.45 to 10.15 8. Frexy half hour,

10.30am and 10.40 mám, –

VESSELS IN DOCK. ABERDEEN DOons.-Para C. C. Klao. KOWLOONDOCKS.HLG.M.S.Kaisar, Atho aian, lela de Cata Isla de Luzon, Monmouth- sbire, Beochdale, Hat, HIG.B. Prinzess Wilhelm, Try, Taion, Clara, St. Mark, Tai ghiow.

LOSMOPOLITAN DOCK-Don Juan de Austria, Chino, Phra Nang, Australian,

TO-DAY.

Maoting Persererance Lodge, & p.m.

TO-MORROW. Meeting Chinn Provident Loan and Mortgage Co Limited, noon

Mosting Queen Mines, Limited, noon.

INSURANCE HOLIDAYS.

HONGKONG RACES."

HE Undormentioned Insurance Ofoes will bà CLOSED for the Transation of Fabio Business at .45 AM. on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd instant, respectively.

Noom to 3p. Every quarter ofen hous 3 to 8 pory quarter of but hour Night care at 8.45 p.m.sam 9 pm, und from

last hour 9.46 pm to 11.15 p.14 every. SPECIAL CARS by arrogement at the Coan- pany's Office, 38 40, Gaea's Bond Central P

JOHN D. KUMPHEETS & BON,

JOLIE Hongkong, Blet November land

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agent

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Lo. General Mansgara,

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LD. W. SAUNDERS,

Acting Scratary,

UNION INSURANCE SOVIETY OF CAN

TON, LO.

W. H PERCIVAL

Sigerat

NORTH CHINA INSURANCE Co., LD. W. H RAY,

Booretary,

CHINA TRADERS INBUDANCE Co.,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agents,

YANGTSER INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,

G. L. TOMLIN,

Acting Secretary,"

CHINA FILO INSURANCH CO., Lr,

W. H. T. DAVIS Local Manager,

THE STRAITS INSURANCE Co., Lo.

1-186 Honkong, 15th February, 1899.

EDUCATION IN ENGLAND..

HEATH DROW SCHOOL, HEL HAMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIER." (Fablished 1820)

THIS Sabcol, situated in e besutiful and bracing Jocality, offers a comprehensive ouares of intradtion combined with a thorough. athletic training and every domestlo comfort

Complete charge is taken of Colonial pupils whose parents realde abroad and special arrange. ments are mads will regard to them.

A copy of prospector, with list of references, che Aneu at the. Offer of this paper. Fall Information will be supplied, on application, by the Head Master, WALTER E. H. DOWLING, FORGL 4:01. Hoyal Univ.

1ENT I NOGA BURGEON DENTIST, No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE, Su Contattation Free

Hongkong, Bird Boptankow. 189).

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