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MARTELL'S BRANDY'

AS SUPPLIED TO THE HOSPITALS.

PER DOZEN.........$31.00

SOLE AGENTA--

H. PRICE & CO.,

19, Queen's Road...

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

GRAND PRIX" PARIS 1900 The Highest Possible Award. JOSEPH

GILLOTT'S

PENS.

Of Highest Quality, and having Greatest Durability, are there.

fore CHEAPEST,

The Only Award Chicago, 1899.

No. 13,981 號壹拾棚百千叁萬壹第 2日伍十月弍十年嫻十二赭光 HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 H, 1903. AD STAFFETTAHER PRICE, $3 PER MONTH

A. §. WATSON & CO., LD.,

HONGKONG.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

COGNAC

BRANDY

OF THE FINEST QUALITY.

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

CUTLER,

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PALMER

& CO.'8

PRICE $11.75 par Dozer

NET

"SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Blond

of Selected

Distillations of the Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong. Lett

TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

7.30 min. to 8.00 .....Every 10 minutes. 9:00 am to 8.30 am....Every 15 minutes. 8.50a.m. i 9.30 a.....Every 10 minutes. 9.30 am. to 11.00a.m....Every 16 minutes. 11,89 6.m. to 12.45 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 12.45 pm, to 1.10 Every 15

1.16......Every 10 minutes. 1.15.p.m.

mizutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.40 p.m. i... 1.46 p.m. to 2.16 p.m....Every 10 minutes.

15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. 8.30 pm. to 5.00 pm;

15

zminutes.

.....Evory p.m....Every 16 minutes,

10 minutes, 6.40 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 7.00 pm, to 8.00 minutes.

p.m.

NIGHT CANS,

8.43 p.m. & §.p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., very hour.

GUNDAYS.

8.00 xin, to 8.30 am....Every 15 minutes, 5.30 am to 30 a.Every 20 minutes. 9.30 s.m. to 10.30 am....Every 15 minutes, }er thì a.IT to li00 zin,

by 10 minutes. 10 minutes.

as th

1200 Noon to L p.nu,

100 p.m. to 5.00 pm....Every 15 minutes. 5.90 p.m. to 6.00 pan....Every 10 minutes. 6.80 p., to 7.00 .....Every 15 minutos 7.00 p.in. to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 minut

NIGHT CARS Week Days SATURDAYS. Extra care at 11.80 1

0 p.m. and 11.45 pm SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Coun pany's Office, 28 & 40, Queen's Road Contral.

HUMPHREYS & SON, JUHN

General Managers. Hongkong, 1st October, 1901,

THE

VICTORIA

CYCLE

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EMPORIUM. THE pleasure of cycling consists in having a First-class Machine, and the above Establishment is always leading in this respect. We are Agents for the famous "NEW HOWE "MONOPOLE

" and

CYCLES, and wealsc supply Fittings of every description, Bargains can be had in Second-hand Machines. Repairs executed with promptitude and skill

Enamelling a Speciality.

McKIRDY & CO., 49 & 45A. QUEEN'S ROAD EAST. Hongkong, 4th April, 1901.

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CUTLER, PALMER & 00.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON IN 1815.

SHIPPERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS.

Their Brands are favorably knoim all over the World.

The following are some of their Stocks with the undersigned

SUPERB OLD COGNAC, $25 PHB DOZ. Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, 818.50 per dos.

Lesa old than the above.

www.

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.50 PER CASE,

THE ELITE OF WHISKY

THE "PALL MALL,” $22 PER DOZ.

11 Years old; the flusst quality skipped.

Bach bottles bears an Analyst's cortificate.

C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY,

$11.75 PER DOZ. Very soft, palatable, and mature. EVERYBODY SHOULD TET THESE ITEMS

C.P. & Co.'s INVALIDS' PORT $22 PER DOZ.

This fine Wine is old, soft, and of grand fisvent

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AMOROSO SHERRY,

$22 PER DOZ.

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$18.50 PER DOZ.

A natural and most plesesnt wine to the taste.

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR—

D.O.M...

$43.75 PER DOZ. QUAETS. $43.50 PER 2 DOZ. PINTS. THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

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NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH SADDLERY.

PIGSKIN SADDLES FROM 6 TO 12 LBS.

OF

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COTTAM & CO.

GENTLEMEN'S COMPLETE OUTFITTER*,

DENT'S WALKING AND DRIVING GLOVES, DRESSING GOWNS, TRAVELLING RUGS, WARM UND: KCLOTHING, &c., &c.

WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE

$50,000

PORTS

AND

SHERRIES

AT MODERATE PRICES; TO SUIT] ALL TASTES..

PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION,

H. PRICE & CO., 12, Queen's Road. HOTELS. HONGKONG HOTEL

'A Pirat Class Hotel in every respect.

Elegantly Furnished Beading, Drawing

Music, and Smoking Rooms,

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms for Hotel

residenta

Dining Accommodation for 300 persone, Private Dining Rooms.

Special Dining Room for largo parties.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms with European

Matron in attendance.

Ladies' Cloat Room. Ping-Pong Room.

Hydraulic Elevators to every floor.

Electric Lighting.

Electric Fans (if required).

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Wines and Groceries specially imported by

.the Hotel..

Wines cooled by Hotal refrigerating

machinery.

TO FAVOURABLY INTRODUCE AND TRUTHFULLY DEMONSTRATE THE Hotal Linen washed on the premises by

WONDERFULLY EFFECTIVE RESULTS FOLLOWING THE USE OF

machinery.

Bedroom Accommodation-131 rooms. Fire Extinguishing Mains and Emergency Exite on every floor.

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WAS MADE TO CURE, AND SELLS

COLDS, &c., &c.

WATKINS' BALSAMIC COUGH LINCTUS.

BECAUSE IT CURES COUGHS,

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WATKINS, LD., HONGKONG.

RACING SADDLES 3 Las. POLO SADDLES 7 LA. VICTORIA NUMNAHS AND WEIGHT CLOTHS.

BRIDLES. GIRTHS, SPURS. BITS.

STIRRUP IRONS AND LEATHERS,

RIDING WHIPS, &c.

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LANE. CRAWFORD & CO. REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS

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SIEMSSEN & CO.

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Delhi Past and Present, by Fanshawe ...311.50 Travels in North and Central Clive, by

Grant-Birch

On the Veldt in the Seventies, by Sir

Charles Warren

The China Coasters Tide Table, 1903 Nautical Almanack

Brown's Nautical Almanack.. The Admiral and 1, by Inmsu An antarctic Queen, by Capt. Clark Badminton Library-Billiards

RECENT COLONIAL EDITIONS.

Belshazzar, By W. S. Davies...

The Lady of the Borge, by Jacobs

9.25

Cecilia, by Marion Crawford... Natives of Milton, by R. Murray Gilchrist 12.50 Confessions of a Wife, by Adams...

Į

31.75 each

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2.10 ... 2.10 6.50

Every Boys' Book of Sport and Pastime Herrick Hesperides and Noble Numbers,

2 Vols.... Through Hidden Shensi, by Nicholls Edna Lyall's Birthday Book ... Bestou's Bonsehold Management...*....

·Boston's Every-Day Cookery .....

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PRESS.

3, DUDDELL STREET, LITHOGRAPHIC AND MUSIC PRINTERS, PAPER AGENTS, &c.

CHARGES MODERA78..

H. HAYNES,

THE

Manager.

PEAK HOTEL.

Admirably Situated, Sheltered from the North-East Monsoon and Open to the South West Mons on.

A COVERED

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ENTERTAINMENT

ROYAL.

THEATRE THURSDAY, 16TH JANUARY, 1903. VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT

IN AID OF THE SAILORS' AND SOLDIERS INSTITUTE, Arsenal Street.

GRAND NAVAL ASSAULT-AT-AKHS

BY

MEMBERS OF THE CREWS OF H.M.S. "ALBION" and H.M.S. * OCEAN.”

Interlude by the celebrated String Band (under the baton of Signor de Robertin) of H.M.S. "ALBION," kindly lout for the occasion by Rear-Admiral H. T. Grenfell and

Officers.

Marrellous conjuring by Wan Lui-fi, the Wizard of Kwang Tang, and the Sprite Chun Fuk, only 7 years of age.

To conclude with wonderful acrobatio per formance by Wan Lui-fi's famous Troups of

Asroba's.

Doors Open at 8,30 ̊P.M.

Performance from 9 to 11 P.M. Poes, $3, $2 and $1.

Box Office at the Compradore's, City Hall, will be open on and after MONDAY, the 12th January, 1903.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1905.

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3.10 BOYS' OWN ANNUAL GIRLS' OWN ANNUAL CHUMS. LITTLE FOLKS. CHATTERBOX, &c.

MACLAREN'S IMPERIAL THE CHOICEST AND BEST

CANADIAN CHEESE,

IN JARS (MEDIUM and SMALL).

Wholesale and Retail from

VARIETIES OF

CONFECTIONERY

FROM

LANE CRAWFORD & CO.,

PARIS,

LONDON, BOSTON,

NEW YORK.

BOLE AGENTS.

Hongkong, 2nd October, 1992.

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G. GIRAULT,

6, QUEEN'S ROAD.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 375 Ibs, net £6 per Cask ex Factory. In Bags of 250 lbs. net $3.75 per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers,

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He groaz. 3rd December, 1902.

NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AIRBES and ASSOCIATES

of the HONGKONG BRANCH of the NAVY

LEAGUE, will be held in the CITY HALL, Telephone No. 75.`

on THURSDAY, the 15th of JANUARY, at

5.30 P.M., H. E. Pollock, Esq., K.C., President,

in the Chair.

G. C. ANDERSON,

Hon. Secretary,

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OWING TO REPAIRS TO OUR PRESENT PREMISES, WE

HAVE THIS DAY

REMOVED TO 16, QUEEN'S ROAD

CALDBECK,

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Hongkong, 15th December, 1902.

Navy League, Hongkong Branch,

Hongkong, 8th January, 1993.

(ENTRANCE BOTTOM OF ZETLAND STREET).

MACGREGOR & CO.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

201

PROPOSED MERCANTILE MARIN

CLUB.

NOTICE IS HEREBY SI CERTIFI

HOUNG CHEONG & CO., TAILORS, DRAPERS AND QUTFITTERS.

ESTABLISHED IN HONGKONG FOR ÖVER 30 YEARS.

Clothing made to fit to perfectic 1. Bilk Goods of kinds. Chinese Grass Cloth and Embroidery.

Address Nos. 60 and 62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Bouth side)

Hongkong. 6th September, 1902.

HOTELS

THOMAS' HOTEL.

2239

NO. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

His Hotel, baring changed hands, has Tbeen reatted after the style of a First Class European Hotel, with rooms en suite and single, furnished with every regard to perfect unfort and convenience. The Hotol is m very close proximity to the principal Banks and Shipping and Mercantile Ofices.

INTO THE HOTEL,

Tolophone No. 29.

Town Office: 7, DUDDELL STREET.

16980

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Roonia, Private Ear and Billard-Rooms. Rooms specially reserved for Captains of the Mercantile Marino,

Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted.

Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables. For Terms, o, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 24th October, 1902.

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

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DLUNKET'S GAP, The PEAK, near the

Tram Terminus.

Tel. 50.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900. '105

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

MODERATE TARIFF. Hongkong, 20th December, 1902. "BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO

TAS been re-opened acer Faropeau H

management and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness, and bygiene of the place

All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous et a few days rest and quiet.

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Maco.

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FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near A tho Banks and Principal Offices.

Excellent Cuisine and Wines. Large and Lofty Rome, Elegantly Farnished" Hydraulic Elevator, hot and cold water throughout.

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Special Rates for Tourists. Lanch Bervice for Guests. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER. Honghoay, 31st October, 1909...

QUEEN'S HOTEL, ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON. Three minutes' walk from the Steamer Wharves, and seven minutes by Ferry-launch from the City of Victoria:

A First-ulsen Hotel with thirty-fivo very

Bedrooms

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that à CATED MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICERS, will be held, by the courtesy of

THE Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, the Manager, at the Offices of the Hongkong Telegraph Company, Limited, 1, Ice House Ons steamer (s. Heungshan), daily to and Road, Hongkong, at 3 P.M., on SUNDAY, from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from 18th JANUARY, 1903, for the purpose of Canton, give easy communication with both discussing the desirability of FORMING A these centres. MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICERS Cable Address" BOAFISTA." CLUB at Hoogkong,

THE MANAGER. HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1573) MACAO.

For Terms, apply to Ofoers unable to attend may address sugges-31657 tions to be laid before the Besting to-

THOMAS C. SWARY, Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, 10th January, 1993.

CHINA NAVIGATION CO,

LIMITED.

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HONGKONG MANILA. REDUCED SALOON PASSAGE MONEY,

SINGLE, 20 ;: - RETURN, $95.

STEAMERS FITTED THROUGHOUT WITH

T

THIS First-class and well-famed establish

mont is pleasantly situated in the contra of PRATA GRANDE, facing south, with e oharming view of the sea on the front. Com fortable and well-furnished Bod-rooms.

Cuisine Excellent. Prompt Attondance.

Torma very Moderato.

L. HING XEE, Proprietor Telegraphic address HINGEEE" HOTEL INTERNACIONAL.

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ELECTEIC LIGHT. FIRST CLASS ACCOM-Tin Macao, Beautifully situated in Frays THE MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL

MODATION. UNRIVALLED TABLE. DULY QUALIFIED PURGEON-CAEBIED.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

AGENTS. Hongkong, 9th January, 1903.

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Grande next to Government House,

Telegraphic Address: "Internacional.”

Apply to

THE MANAGER. Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

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Board and Residence:— By the day......

month

SP

..

From $5 to $7.00

800 to 8120.00 for Married Couple...8$180.00

Everything of the Beet.

Dinner Parties by Special Arrangement. Billiards (Thurston Match Table). Most perfect onlinary arrangements. Food both in European and Eastern styles.

H. RUTTONJEE,

Proprietor. Hoogkong, 25th November. 1901."

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VICTORIA HOTEL,

SHAMEEN, CANTON, BRITISH CONCESSION.

100D Accommolition.

Excellent Cusine.

Every Convenience for Tourists.

T. F. DA CRUZ, Mansgər. Canton, 1st October, 1901.

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