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Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

No 13,377 EÆGETABIN MAX+ATZ#* HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1901, * *¤†‡Ã£*£T (L+Z+8 PRICE $21 PER Month

RAINIER

BEER.

It is the last and healthiest drink for you,

your family and your friends, that money can bany. I koops in perfect condition a long time,

and cilmate or weather changes do not affect it. SOLE IMPORTERS-

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMITED,

HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

ESTABLISHED 1841.

La1632

JUTLER, PALMER AND CO

WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815,

IS

SCHLITZ WORLD FAMED

BEER

THE ONLY BEVERAGE ONE- NEVER REGRETS DRINKING.

TONIC AND REFRESHING.

SOLE AGENTS---

WATKINS, LIMITED,

CHEMISTS, AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS, AND

COMMISSION AGENTS,

HONGKONG,

PHOTOGRAPHIC

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

A. CHEE & Co.,

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.

BOSS' PATENT

PRISMATIC

BINOCULARS.

WITH THE FIELD AND POWER OF A TELESCOPE IN THE COMPASS OF ST

AN OPERA GLASS.

OTHER FIELD AND OFEEA GLASSES IN STOCK.

ACHEE & CO.,

17a; QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

CLUB

WH-ISKY

fa112

$12 PER Doz.

INSURANCE.

THE

TANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO..

POLICIES UNCHALLENGEABLE, Policies are unchallengeable after two years duration, on any ground connected with tho 124 original documents, if nge has been proved.

Forms of Proposal and all particulars may lo obtained from

DODWELL & CO, LIMITED, Agents.

Hongkong, th November, 1899.

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HOTELS.

H

OTEL

H. PRICE & CO..

12, QUEEN'S ROAD.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

BOOKS BY LAST MAIL, Whitaker Aliunack

HONGKONG

A First Class Fiotel in every respect

Elegantly Furnished Reading. Music, and

Smoking Rooms.

Dining Accommodation for 250 persons.

Hydraulic Elevators to overy, floor.

|790

361

Who have consigned their Branils to Hongkong THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY

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for over half a century.

Apply to G. C. ANDERSON,

Hongkong, 13, Praya Central

[APIER JOHNSTONE'S

NAPIER

NQUARE BÖTTLE WHISKY

SQUAR

The sale of this good Scotch increases month

by month. It is of Superb Quality and of

411

CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s SELECTION,

Sola Agents for it-

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. ··

Hongkong.

HONGKONG.

SPECIAL TEEMS to Hotels, Clube, Morsos and other large consumers

JOHN WALKER & SONS' FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Scheuke's Theory of the Determination of

FAMOUS

KILMARNOCK WHISKY.

This World-renowned.

Fine OLD HIGHLAND WHISKIES are shipped

by CUTLER, PALMER & CO., and

are obtainable in Hongkong of

SLEMSSEN & CO.

Hongkong, 25th July 1897.

CUTLER,

PALMER

& 00. 8

PRICE $10.75 PER DOZEN

NET

"SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Blond

of Selestej Distillations of the Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

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SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong. 142

TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

HONGKONG WAY, LIM TRU

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DATE,

7,80 am to 8,20a.m....Every quarter of an hour 8.30 am to 9.30a.m...Every ten minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a...Every quarter of an hour 11.30am to 3.00p.m....Every quarter of an hour 8.30 p.m. to 0.30p.m....Every quarter of an hour 8.50 p.m. to 8.00 p.m....Every ten minutes Night cars at 8.46 pm, and p.m. and from 9.45 pm, to 11.15 p.r. every half hour. SATURDAYE. Extra Night carn at 11.30 and 11.46 p.m.

SUNDAYS.

9.16 am, te 10.15am.... Every hall hour 10:30 am to 11.00 am....Every ten miantes

Noon to 2 p.m. Every quarter of an hour 2.46 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every quarter ofan hour Night cars at 8.45 ya and Opin. and from

8.46 p.m. to 11.16 p.m. every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by strangement at the Com- pany's Office, 38 & 40, Queen's Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managore. Hengkong, lut Kay 1899.

VICTORIA

CYCLE

EMPORIUM.

Fa2550

Talas Machine, and the shove Es- THE please of oyaling consists in having tablishment is always leading in this respect We are Agents for the famous NEW CYCLES, HOWE" and "MONOPOLE and we also supply fittings of every description. Bargaina can be find in second hand Machines. Repairs executed with promptitude and skill.

Enamelling a speciality.

NOKIRDY & CO.,

43 & 48A, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.

Hongkong, 3rd November, 1899.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

$5.00 per Cask of 375 lle net ex Factory. 83.00 per Bag of 250 lbs.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managere,

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900,

WILLIAM MACLEOD, D.D.S.,

DENTIST,,

BEACONSFIELD ARCADE,

a3102

2.9 252 8829

144

Cuisine of the bost.

Hot and Cold Water throughout

1

AERATED WATERS.

SIMPLE AERATED WATER.

SODA WATER,

Paper Ed, 70 cents. Complete Ed. $1.75 Who's Who, 1951

2.25

LEMONADE..

Hazel's Annust, 1901

Tongues of Conscience, by Robert

Hiohens

BOOKS BY LAST MAIL. The Footsteps of a Throne, by Max

Pemberton ...

Wines and Groceries imported specially from

Europe and America.

1,50

1.50

Electric Lighting in the Billiard Rooms.

Wines, &of cooled by Refrigerator,

GINGER ALE,

SARSAPARILLA. '

TONIC WATER.

RASPBERRYADE.

LEMON SQUASH.

British Journalof Photography Almanack Figaro Illustrée, Xmaa No, with Two

Coloured Plates

70

225

The Journal of a Jealous Woman. by

Percy White The Sky Pilot, by Ralph

1.30

Connor...

1.50

All Hotel Linen washed on the premises by

Machinery.

The Daily Mail Year Book, 20,000 Facts of the Day, Biographies, Tables, Diagrams and Maps for 1901 Report from H. M. Minister in China

re Events at Peking ...

In White Raimont, hy W. Te Quent

1.50

In Male Attire, by Joseph Hatton... Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900), by A. G. Hales (Daily News)

1.50

1,50

Bedroom Accommodation-12 rooms.

Fire Extinguishing Mains on every door

CHARGES MODERATE,

Sox

70

Mr. Dooley's Philosophy, Illustrated Billiards for Beghners, by Roberts

70

Fontar's Bridge, à Complete System of Instruction in the Game, by R. F. Foster ...

3.50

The King Christmas Number... Truth Celebrities of the Army, Vol. 1 The ENGLISIIMAN in

DURING the VICTORIAN ERA As Illustrated in the Career of SIR RUTHERFORD ALCOCK, K.C.B., D.C.L, Consul and Minister in Chitis and Japan. By ALEXAN- DER MICHIE, Vol.

70

70

9,00

CHINA

The TIMES HISTORY of the WAR in SOUTH AFRICA, 1899. 1900, Edited by L. S. Amery, Photo- gravures, Portraits, Maps and Battle Plans, Vol. 1 The CHINA COASTERS' TIDE TABLE and NAUTICAL POC- KET MANGAL. Contains List of Lights, Buoys, Beacons, Signals, Se &e with Chart of Shangbai Harbour

$9.00

2.25

DIARY,

with Blotting Paper,

20.00

91.25.

JUST RECEIVED

IN

#42

SALT HERRINGS IN KEGS. ́ ́

SALT SALMONBELLIES IN KEGS.

SALT SARDELLES IN TINS.

ત્યારે

BUSSIAN CAVIUR IN TINS.

WINTER SEASON'S GOODS JUST ARRIVED.

COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING.

LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, CURTAINS,

&c., IN THE EAST.

ESTIMATES FREE,

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON IN 1813.

SHIPPERS TỔ 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 doz.

Less all than the above.

THE ELITE OF WHISKY:—

THE “PALL MALL,

C.

$20 PER DOZ.

11 Years old; the finest quality shipped.

Each bottles bears an Analyst's certificate.

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

$20 PEB DOZ.

This due Wine is ald, soft, and of grand favour See analysis and certificate by Professor Casuall

DOURO PORT, $14.25 PER DOZ-

A fine, fall, and fruity wine.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$20 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$16.75 PER DOZ.

091

(830

THE

PEAK HOTEL.

THE IMPERIAL ANGLO.CHINESE

Size 13 by & in.. 3 Days to Pago, Interleaved City Office; 7, Duddoll Strest.

SPLENDID CONDITION.

SPICED NORWEGIAN ANCHOVIS IN KEGS.'

BONELESS ANCHOVIS, SARDINES AND MACKERELS IN OIL.

FRIED SWEDISH LAMPREYS IN OIL:

FRIED BALTIC HERRINGS TOLL AND TOMATO SAUCE.

FRIED BALTIC DELICATES: SEL.

SPRATTS IN OIL.

PRESERVED LAX.

STUFFED AND PLAIN OLIVES.

FRESH GRUZEN, RAQUEFORT, CAMEMBERH, LINBURYER, &c., CHEESE. FRESH GERMAN METTWURST SAUSAGES.

G. GIRAULT,

6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

W. BREWER & CO.

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS. JUST LANDED. Whitaker's Almanack, 1901 .70 ots. & 31.75 British Journal Photography Annual Figaro Blustre, Xmas Number, English

Eilition

1,50

Gutta Percha Willie, by George Mac-

donald

75

2.80

Long Live the King, by Guy Boothby The Woman of Death, by Guy

Boothby... Quisanté, by Anthony Hope Stickit Minter's Wooing, by Croc-

kott...

Colo.

nini

Series

$1.50

Macaulay Essay, Excellent Edition,

Cloth

Also a Fresh Sapply of CHRISTMAS NUMBERS-Pearson's Maga- zine, Strand, Purnob, Harper, Truth, Judge, Wasp Annual, Graphic, London News, Pears

Annual

L'Illustration, Numers de Noel Paris Noel, 1901-1901

A natural and most pleasant wine to the taste. China's Open Door, by Consul-General

P. & Co.'s OWN SPECIAL

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR—

BLEND WHISKY,

$10.75 PER DOZ.

Vory soft, palatable, and mature.

D.O.M.,

$39.75 PER DOZ."

EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS; THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

66

AQUARIUS."

A PERFECT TABLE WATER.

QUARTS AND PINTS.

UNEQUALLED FOR FURITY.

ALL INGREDIENTS USED THE BEST QUALITY.

RECOGNISED AS THE CHEAPEST.

IS MOST SUITABLE FOR MIXING WITH WINES

AND SPIRITS.

UNRIVALLED, AND UNQUESTIONABLY THE

SAFEST DRINKING WATER IN THE WORLD.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.

Queen's Road, Hongkong, 24th January, 1991.

SOLE AGENTS.

COTTA M

DRESS SHIRTS

[#2861 895]

(Opposita Hongkong & Shanghai Bank.) Hongkong, 10th November, 1900.

DRESS TIES.

Jast

...

Eleanor, by Mrs. Humphrey

1.50 Coral Reefe, by Darwin, Excellent

Edition, Cloth

Broken Bonds, by Howley Smart

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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

Trom Terminus. Tel. 66.

"LUNKETS GAP. The PEAK, Boar the

MANAGER.

For Terms, apply to the

Hongkong. 2nd July, 1800.

[1000 THE WAVERLEY HOTEL.

ICE HOUSE STREET, HONGKONG.

A FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Handsomely Furnished and Exceedingly Spacious RoomS.

[45

Very MODERATE TERMS to FAMI- LIES by the DAY or MONTH. THE CONNAUGHT · HOTEL...

A FIRST CLASS HOTEL of Bod-

rooms, alegantly furnished.

The Hotel is situated near, all the Banks and Principal Offices in the Colony.

Special Attention paid to the Comfort ot Guests,

Cuisine excellent; under Experienced Ma- nagement.

Terms Moderate.

A. FONSECA,

Manager.

Hongkong. Ist December, 1899, KOWLOON HOTEL

TH

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HIS HOTEL is situated in a quiet locality, away from the in and distur banco of the City, and surrounded by a delight- ful Garden, it is an ideal place of Residence. 70 The building stands on an eminence, giving a nagnificent view of the Harbour and the City of Victoria. It is within easy pocess of the Kawicon Wharves, where the principal Mail Steamers disembark Passengers, and from which there is a regular forry service to Hong- kong.

2.00

Wildman

3.50

As Talked in the Sanctum, by Conan

General Wildman.

2.50

Celebrities of the Army. Volume

6,50 Circle of the Earth by Knight

Livingstone's Travels, Excellent Edition,

Cloth

Complete Prose Works of Emerson,

Excellent Edition. Cloth

$1.50

5

From Aldershot to Pretoria, by Rer. W.

S. Sellars

3

2.00 Pendeums, by Thackeray

35

2.00

23 & 25, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

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G

ENTLEMAN Requires BOARD

RESIDENCE. Apply to

and

J. W. OSBORNE..

777.

Proprietor.

Twixt School and College, by Gordon

Stables...

WANTED.

WANTED for New Naval Hospital

CHINESE BUILDING FOLEMAN who speaks English.

Apply to Officer in Charge of Works, Naval Yard.

H. E. OAKLEY, Civil Engineer.

Hongkong, 22nd January, 1961,

293

WANTED AT ONCE-A CLERK.

References required. Apply to

W. BREWER & CO.,

Queen's Road. Hongkong. 23rd January, 1901.

301

Care of Daily Press Office.

$3294 Hongkong, 31st December, 1900.

WANTED.

DOCTOR for the CALIFORNIA AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S STEAMER "BELGIAN KING."

Apply to-

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

[246 Hongkong. 17th January, 1901. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM PANY, LIMITED, SINGAPORE.

WNER, Salary $750 per month, with

7ANTED-An ASSISTANT MANA-

APPOINTMENT,

free Unfurnished House. YOUNG ENGLISHMAN, recently ar- Applications and Copies of Testimonials to be

rived with Sole Agencies for Fifteen sent to the undersigned. English Firms and bringing extensive ranges Appointment to be taken up as soon as

THOS. SCOTT,

Chairman..

of samples, desires APPOINTMENT with possible. Hongkong or Bhanghai House.

Able to place Essential Oib, Bristles and Feathers in England.

Competent Bookkeeper and possesses own Typewriter.

DRESS SHOES.

Beply

DRESS GLOVES, &c., &c.

WANTED A CIVIL ENGINEER

one who has had experience in build- ing Wharves and Dooks preferred,

Applications and Testimonials to be sent to-

THOS, SCOTT, Chairman.

A. Any Care of Dudly Fress Office. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1991. [302 [32811

Bowling Alleys and Billiards. The Cuisine is Excellent.

J. H. DOWNS,

Manager.

3098

Hongkong, 8th September, 1900.

HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1673} MACAO.

THIS First-class and well-famed establish.

Tment is pleasantly situated in the outre of PRAYA GRANDE, facing south, with a.. charming view of the sea on the front. Com- fortable and well furnished Bed-rooma.

Cuisine Excellent. Prompt Attendance.

Terms very Moderate.

L. HING KEE, Proprietor. [1919 Telegraphic address" Hinakee"

B

DOMBAY-BURMAH TEADING COR- PORATION, LIMITED. BANGKOK AND RANGOON.

TEAK SQUAKES, PLANKS, BOLED and SCAN- TLINGS, PLANED, TORGUED, and GROOTED BOARDS, FOR FLOGEING, CEALING, WALLING,

G. TEAK SHINGLES FOR ROOFING.

all PINEADOR RAILWAY SLEEPERS for GAUGES.

Rates Supplied and Orders Booked by JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1895.

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