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Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

No 13,244 魏陸十肆百弍千叁萬壹鲈

New Advertisements will be found on page 4.

A HIGH CLASS WINE.

CHAMPAGNE-

BOLLS CO.

PRICE

PER CASE 1 Dəz. Quarte...

日伍十弍月年六十二緒光

PRICE $2 PER MONTH

Arrivals, Departures and other Shipping

壹拜禮號十弍月撈年百九千壹英港香 HONGKONG, MONDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 1900.

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD.

FRENCH ISIGNY

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE SPECIALLY PREPARED MODELS OF ALL THE FAMOUS MAKERS.

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AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND GERMAN.

EVERY PLANO SOLD BY US 18 FULLY GUARANTEED BOTH

BY THE MAKERS AND OURSELVES. “

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD.

PER CAMP 2. DOZ. PISTE THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

IMPORTED ONLY BY

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED,

WINE MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED 1841.

[APIER JOHNSTONE'S

NA

(61632

SQUARE BOTTLE WHISKY

The sale of this good Bootch increases month by month. It is of Superb Quality and of

(UTLER, PALMER & Co.8 SELECTION.

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Solo Agents for it had

LANE, CRAWFORD & 00,

Hongkong.

JOHN WALKER & SONS

PAMOUS

KILMARNOCK WHISKY,

· This World-renowned.

Fine OLD HIGHLAND WHISKIES are shippe by CUTLER, PALMER & CO., and

HONGKONG.

AERATED WATERS.

SIMPLE AERATED WATER."

SODA WATER.

LEMONADE.

GINGER ALE.

BARBAPARILLA:

TONIC WATER.

RASPBERRYADE.

LEMON SQUASHI.

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SPECIAL TERMS to Hotels, Clubs, Meases and other large consumers.

HATCH, MANSFIELD & CO., LTD.,

WINE MERCHANTS

TO HER MAJESTY AND THE PRINCE OF WALES.

WE ONLY SELL WINES OF GOOD VINTAGES, AND MATURED SPIRITS

FROM WELL-KNOWN DISTILLERIES.

are obtainablo in Hongkong of

G. ANDERSON,

THE

Hongkong, 20th July, 1897.

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No. 13, Praya Central.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

$5.00 per Cask of 375 lbs, net ex Factory. $3.00 per Bag of 250 lbs.

SHEWAN, TOMEE & CO.,

⠀⠀ General Managers, Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900,

VICTORIA

CYCLE

EMPORIUM.

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Teresa 1, and the above Ex- THE pleasure of cycling consists in having tablishment is always leading in this respect. We are Agents for this famous NEW HOWE" and "MONOPOLE" OYCLES, and we also supply fitting of every description. Bargains can be had in second hand Machines. Repairs oxocnted with promptitude and skill

Enamelling a speciality

MOKIRDY & CO. 40 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST. Hokgkong, 3rd November, 1899.

(2461a

ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TEAM- HWAYS COMPANY LIMITED

TIME TABLE.

WERE TATRADEMA

130a.m. to 8.30am Every quarter of an hour 8.30 am to 9.00a.m.Every ten minutes.

AUTHENTICITY OF EVERY WINE AND SPIRIT SOLD BY US IS GUARANTEED INDEPENDENTLY BY THE BEST KNOWN GROW- ERS, SHIPPERS, OR DISTILLERS.

WE PUBLISH CALENDERS SHOWING THE UNIVERSALLY ACCEPTED OPINION OF CONNOISSEURS AS TO WHICH VINTAGES ARE GOOD, BAD OR INDIFFERENT, AND INVITE APPLICATION FOR OUR PRICE LISTS WHICH CONTAIN THEM.

QUR QUOTATIONS ARE THE LOWEST OBTAINABLE ANYWHERE.

Hongkong, 16th Adjust, 1900.

LINSTEAD & DAVIS,

AGENTS, HONGKONG.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

(21738

Java et Sea Habitants, by J. Chailly-Bert $2.25 The Care of the Child in Health, by N.

3.00

BOOKS BY LAST MAIL. Drerkind to China, by A. E. Colquhom,

** Illustrated China in Decay, the Story of a Disp

pearing Empire, by Alaxia Krause. Cheap Edition "acele Things Saan, Impressions of Men, Cities, and Books, by the late G. W. Steevans. with Memoir by W. B. Henley, and Portrait 1.50 Mufsking a Diary of the Siege, by Major

1. D. Baillie, Illustrated Robert Orange, by John Oliver Hobbes

BUTTER. Intelligence will be found on priger : 6, 6 and 7.

FRESH SUPPLY JUST RECEIVED

IN PRIME CONDITION.

PRICE PER 1 LB. TIN

$0.80TM $1.55

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

PHOTOGRAPHIC

PLATES, PAPERS AND CHEMICALS BASTMANS KODAK'S, FILMS AND ACCESSORIES, DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.

A. CHEE & Co.,

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON IN 1815.

SHIPPERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS. Their Brands are favourably known all over the World. The following are some of their "Stocks with the undersigned SUPERB OLD COGNAC,

$22.50 PER DOZ. Distinguished by 4 Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $16.75 per dos

Less old than the abere.

THE ELITE OF WHISKY-

THE “PALL MALL,

$20 PER DOZ.

11 Years old; the finest quality shipped. Each bottles beats an Analyst's certificate.

C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPECIAL

BLEND WHISKY,

$10.75 PER DOZ.

1300

C.P. & Co.'s INVALIDS' PORT,

$20 PER DOZ.

This fine Wine in old, soft, and of grand favour See analysis and certificate by Professor Cassail. DOURO PORT, $14.25 PER DOZ.

A fine, full, and fruity wine.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$20 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$16.75 PER DOZ.

A natural and most płozsant wine to the taste.

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

D.O.M.,

$39.75 PER DOZ.

Very soft, palatable, and mature. VERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS, THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE

AGENTS SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

MANILA CIGARS.

ALWAYS ON HAND THE BEST MARKS

$9.50

1.

**

Oppenheim World Politics at the End of the Nine- teenth Century as Infinenced by the Oriental Situation, by Paul S. Reinsch 3.50 3.50 | The Great Siberian Railway, Description

80 and Map From Sand-Hill to Pine, by Bret Harte 1.50 African Nights Entertainment, by A. J.

“LA INSULAR"

***

Dawson..

Colonial Born, by G. Firth Scott...

1.50 150

.90u?

150

A Court Intrigue, by Basil Thomson

1.50

At the Sign of the Cross Kers, by Paul

150

Creswick

1.50

Ton the Rapin) by H. de Vere Stocposle 150 Jon Oxbor, by: Orme Angns, Illustrated. 1.50

Faris of To-day, an Intimate Account of

Its Feople. Its Home Life and Places

880 am to 10.45.Every quarter of an hoiSequel to School for Saints" 11:30 am, to 3.90 p.m. Every quarter of an hour 130 p.m. to 680p.m... Every quarter of an hons 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 pas,...Every ten minutes. Night are at 845 pm. and 0 pm, and from 9.15pm. to 11.1 p p. every half hour

Extra

SATURDAYS."NAMASH Night cars at 11:30 and 11.45 p.m... 8,15 km. to 10.15am. Every half hour our 10.30 am to 11.006m. Every ten minutes

SUNDAYE.

Every quarter of an hour

of Interest, by K. de Forest, Illas, 92.25 Artificial Ice Making and Befrigeration,

by L. M. Schmidt, 87 Instrations... 9.00 Black and White Budget Photos and

Pictures of the War in Seath Africa: 1:00 My Diocese. During the War Extracts

from the Diary of the Right Bor the Bishop of Natal, Illustrated

20 p to 3 p.m. Erary quarter of an hour The Sports Library Cricket be

245 8

and 9 pm and from

Night cars at 84, every half hour. ---

0.45 pm to 11a6

SPECIAL CARS by arrangemcut at the Co pany's Office, $8 & 10, Queen's Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers

Hongkong, 1st May 1899,

HOTELS

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEENCANTON.

Ta1033

THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL having bean thoroughly renovated, and a ver specially built 3 Storey wing added to it, now affore splendid Accommodation for 40 to 50 »Visitors.

The Bell Rooma are airy and comfortably farnished and the Dining and Sitting Roonis are spacións and

and replate with every convenience for Tourists,

Sp

Excellent CUISINE and best wines.

The Hotel's Bout boards al Steamers on

their arrival and departure

Telograph address VICTORIA, Canton,

A. B. C. and Al Cortes used-

MADAR & FARMER, TFDA CRUZ.,

Proprietors,

Hongkong. th November 10,

Manager.

RAFFLES HOTEL,

Collins, Hearne, Ward, Noble, Lord Harris and others

1.50

1.75

The Lent Lives-Further Studies in the

Life of Christ, by FW. Farrar, D.D. 9,00

360

THE TRIAD SOCIETY, or Heaven and Earth Association. THE WHITE LOTUS and other Secret Societies of Chinu, by W. STANTON... ...$3.50

RE-PRINT. An ABRIDGEMENT of the CHINA COAS- TERS TIDE BOOK, 1000, Containing SIGNALS, TIDES, CURRENTS, &o.. on the China Coast, $1.50

BLATZ.

THE STAR MILWAUKEE BEER.

225.00

PER CASE OF 10 DOZ PINTS

SOLE AGENTS-

H. PRICE & CO.

12, QUEEN'S ROAD.

130

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY (LIMITED.)

SOLE AGENTS IN

14 HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRATTS SETTLEMENTS, FOR THE

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LTD., LONDON,

CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT

MANUFACTURERS OF THE BEST QUALITIES OF ASBESTOS PACKINGS &c., GLADIATOR Fucking for High Pressures. Recognized by leading Engineers to be the HE Finest Hotel in the East Rooms en best combination of Metal and ASBESTOS ever introduced Reduces friction to a minirium on

SITUATION UNSURPASSED.

Tuite. Bror Boom with Private Rooms on Bistal and Valye Rods, and is absolutely imperishable de on

attached, Cuisine ander two French Chels

ARE CURRIES A SPECIALITY

Every Home Comfort

Electric Bells throughout the Platel

Elechrig Lights, West Electrio. Fans,

Terms Moderato.

Proprietor.

SARKIES BROTHERS;

Hongkong, 16th August, 1000

METALLIC BOLLER JOINTS as SUPPLIED to H. M. and other FOREIGN NAVIES. ACUESTOS SALAMANDER Non-conducting Boiler Covering Composition used exten- vely by the British and American Navier. ABESTOS FIREPROOF COLOUR and Lubricating and Cylinder Oile of the Best Qualities

Metal, recognized by engineering experts. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WORK.

to be the best Metal in the Market)

LPAINT con

Chief Superintendent

Supermtendent

THOMAS SKINNER. ARCHIBALD RITCHIE. DODWELL & CO. LIMITED, General Managers.

FROM

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AND "LA PERLA DE ORIENTE” FACTORIES. J. M. DE ZUNIGA, No. 9, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Entrance: ICE HOUSE STREET (New Victoria Hotel)

SUMMER DRINKS.

WATKINS FRUIT SYRUP

WITH PLAIN OR AERATED WATER MAKES A MOST DELICIOUS AND

RASPBERRY.

REFRESHING BEVERAGE.

BLACKBERRY.

LEMON.

PEACH.

PINEAPPLE.

TAVY

BANANA.

STRAWBERRY: LEMON SQUASH ORANGE,

CHERRY, &c. de.

MANUFACTURED ONLY BY

WATKINS, LIMITED,

CHEMISTS AND AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS,

«66; · QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

BISMARCK & CO.,

27 & 28, PEATA CENTRAL.

112

CONTRACTORS, SHIP CHANDLERS, PROVISION and COAL MERCHANTS, Hongkong and Port Arthur, CONTRACTORS for the GERMAN and FRENCH NAVY in Hongkong, RUSSIAN NAVY, CHINESE EASTERN RAIL WAY CO, RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS at Port Arthur.

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Telephone 75.

INSURANCE.

THE

TANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO.

STANDARD

"is one of the largest and best known of the

BRITISH LITE OFFICES.

Funds oxcool Nino Millions Sterling.

Annual Revenue over One Millions Offe Handred and Fifty thousand. :-

For full Particulars, rates, &e., apply to

DODWELL & CO. LIRIAED,

Agents. Hongkong, th Novombor, 1900,

HOTELS.

1873

OTEL

HONGKONG H°

A First Class Hotel in every respect,

Elagantly Furnished Reading, Music, and

Smoking Rooms.

Dining Accommodation for 250 persons,

Hydraulic Elevators to every floor

Cuisine of the best.

Hot and Cold Water throughout

Wines and Groceries imported specially from

Europe and America.

Electric Lighting in the Billiard Rooms

Wines, &e., cooled by Refrigerator.

All Hotel Liner washed on the premises by

Machinery.

Bedroom Accoinmodation-132 rooms,

Fire Extinguishing Mains on every floor

CHANA MODERATE.

THE

144

PEAK HOTEL.

City Office: 7, Duddell Strest,

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

CRAIGH

11028:

DLUNKETS GAP, The PEAK near the

Pram Terminus.

Tel. 56.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900,

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THE WAVERLEY HOTEL. ICE HOUSE STREET, HONGKONG. A

FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Handsomely Furnished and Exceedingly Spacious Rooms,

Very MODERATE TERMS to FAMI. LIES. by the DAY, WEEK, of MONTH..

SINGLE ROOMS from $4 a day, inclusive of BOARD and ATTENDANCE.

115

THE CONNAUGHT HOTEL.

A FIRST CLASS HOTEL of 45 Bot

roons, elegintly furnished.

Thio Hotel is situated near all the Banks und Principal Offices in the Colony.

Special Attention paid to the Comfort of Guests.

Cuisine excellent; under Expericuced Mu nagement,

Terms Moderato,

A FONSECA

manager.

Hongkong, 1st December, 1899.

* BOA VISTA” HOTEL

MACAO.

THE only FIRST CLASS HOTEL m the Colony. Modorate terms by the day or month. European Management.

MACAO is distgut 40 miles West of Hong- kong and the journey is made each day. (Sun,“

CANADIAN CLUB

CLUB va excopted by the Magnificent Saloon

WHISKY.

HIRAM WALKER & SONS, LIMITED:

The most popular RYE WHISKY in the Far East.

SOLE AGENTS

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

15, Queen's Road.

COTTAM

&

HONGKONG HOTEL,

CO.,

F84a

OVERLAND TRUNKS LEATHER KIT BAGS, SUMMER UNDERWEAR fin SILK or INDIA GAUSE),

WHITE CANVAS BOOTS and SHOEB, &c., &e..

Steamer HEUNGSHAN" in 8 hours, leaving Hongkong at P., and Meco at BAM

Connection made by Company's Eternier te and from Canton,

MA ForFIETS should not miss the change of visiting this famous old City.

For Terme, apply

JH. CHESNEY

Manger Telegraphic Address, Boavista.

HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1878) MACAO.

11084

IIS-First class and woll-tomad ostablish *** mont is pleasantly altasted in the contra of PEATA GRANDE, facing south, with a charming view of the sea on the front. Com- fortable and well furnished Bad-rovins, ~ ́

Cuisine Excellent. Prompt Attendance,

Forme very Moderátortal

LHING KEE, Proprietor. Telegrapine address “HINGKEE”

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