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ESTABLISHED 1857

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AND CHEMICALS

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FASTMAN'S KODAKS, FILMS AND ACCESSORIES,

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN A. CHEE & Co., . QUEEN'S ROA?, HONGKONG,

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**THE FINEST BLER BREWED.

IN AMERICA”

PER CASE 6 Dozen PIRA

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$18.9

QUARTS)

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMITED,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ESTABLISHED 1841.

SOLE IMPORTERS.

JUST PURLISHED.

SOLDIER'S LOVE STORY". A ROMANCE OF HONGKONG; AND SELF SACRIFICE,” BY GLES WHEATLEY (MRS. R. F. JOHNSON), PRICE $100, NEW BOOKS DY ENGLISH MAIL

WHITAKERŠALMANACK 190382.10. Kruger's Memoirs

Strand Magazine;"Volumetik..... Windsor Magazine; Volumé 360 Black and White Christus Number

$9.00

Thron Years' War, by The Wot The Plague of the feart, by Prevost Through Shot and Flame, by Kestell Christaus Number Queen Sentimental Warrior, by Jepson Thompson's Progress. by Cuteliffo Hyte 175: Just So Stories, by Kipling

5.00 The Aptuals Trip to the Sen...

3.00 SETS OF BRIDGE, PATIENCE, WHIST. T. SQUARES. SET SQUARES. CARD-BOARD SCALES.

WILL THREE CASTLE CIGARETTES.

WILLS TOBACCOS,

ENGLEHARDTS SUPERIOR

9.00:

5.50

$.00

0.00

Figaro Christmas Numlau; 2 Pictures;

English Edition...

1,00

Punch's Alex

0.50

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Fun Doctor; 2-Vole.

each

2,10

The Autocrat of Breakfast Tabla

Little Folks Natural History...

300

Hicken Shensi, by F H. Nicholly

LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS 11.50 AND SHOES; SUPERIOR QUALITY.

427

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La1545 Strand Magazine, Christmas Nnaber

CUTLER,

PALMER

&CO.S

Place $11.75 PER DOZEN

NET

"SPECIAL BLEND "

WHISKY

Blend

of Selected*

Distillations of the

EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES. LAMBERT AND BUTLER'S MAY BLOSSOM TOBACCO.

GRAPHIC.

AS CHEAT AS GAS!

FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO

HONGKONG

ELECTRIC CJ.

Or

SIEMSSEN & CO.

(670

(8-al 797

Scottish Clans and Tartans

THE CHOICEST AND BEST

VARIETIES OF

CONFECTIONERY

FROM

PARIS, LONDON, BOSTON, NEW YORK. G. GIRAULT,

FOR

6, QUEEN'S ROAD.

THE RACES.

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POMMERY AND GRENO,

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BEAUTY OF ILLUMINATION COMBINED WITH GREAT ECONOMY:

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GENTLEMEN'S COMPLETE OUTFITTER,

DENT'S WALKING AND DRIVING GLOVES, DRESSING GOWNS, TRAVELLING RUGS,

WARM UND » RCLOTHING, &c., &c. 4

STILL FEELING SEEDY?

DROP ALONG AND GET THAT BOTTLE OF

TONINE.

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THE UNFAILING REMEDY. FOR BRAIN FAG, ́ SLEEP-

LESSNESS, DEPRESSION, AND NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.

THE PRINCE OF TONICS.

THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE

(ESTABLISHED 1825)

Promiums Molerato.

Conditions Liberal

(T is not givou unto all to be rich in this

I work's coods. The majority have but a

limited capacity for making money, and an malimited capacity for spending it, and so comparatively few die even moderately well off. A Polley of Life Assurance is the chespost and safest mode of making a certain provision... for one's families.

For full Partienlurs. apply to-

Messna, DODWELL & CO., LD, Aguts.

HOTELS.

HONGKONG HOTEL

A. First Class Hotel in every respect,

Elogantly Furnished Reading Drawing

Mind Smoking Rooma.

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms for Hetal

residents.

Dining Accommodation for 300 porsOD?....... Privato Dining Rooms."

Special Dining Room for Inrge parties.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms with European

Matron in attendance.

Ladies' Cloak Room.

Ping-Pong Room.

Hydraulio Elovstors to every floor.

Electric Lighting.

Electric Fane (if required),

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Wines and Groceries specially imported by

the Hotel.

Wines cooled by Hotel refrigerating

machinery.

Hotel Linen washed

machinery.

on the premises ly

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

CHANGES MODERATE...

H. HAYNES,

Manager.

Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

SIEMSSES 370. Hongkong.

10:46

ESTO

KTONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM.

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS. 7.30 am to 8.00 a.m....Every 10 minutes. $.00 an. to 8.30 am....Every 15 minutes."

0 nm. to 9.30 a...Every 10 minutes ... to 11.00 am, Erery 15 minutes. 14,30 am, to 12.45 pan. ...Every 15 minutes 12.43 pm; tó 1.15 p.m....Every 30 minutes.

1.10 pan, to 140 ....Every 15

1.45 juni, to 2.15 pou, ...

2.15 p....Every 10 minutes. 15 minutes. 2.15 p.. to 3.00 pin. Every 3.00pm. to 5.00pm...Every pn....Every

6.00 pm, to

to 7.00pm....

7.00

15 minutes. 10 mintite. ....Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CAES.

pm. to 8,00 pm.

8.4) þæï, & § più, 9:45 to 11.15 p.m., very 1 hour,

BUNDAYH,

8.00. to 8,80 an....Every 15 minutes.

8.30am to 4.30 am....Every 30 minutes.

9.10 a.. to 10.801.m....Every 15 minute 10.30 am to 11.00 ..

30 Noon to 1.00 9.

Buy 10 minutes.

10 minutes.

A minutes.

1.00:0.10. 6.00p.m.

6.00

pjn.

10 minutes

sy pain, to 4104) po, tu 7.00 pm. Ery 15 ininutes pan. 1 to 8.00pm....Every 10 minutes

NIGHT CARS as on

Week Days

1.09

SATURDAYS. Extra Cars at 11.30 p.m, and 11,55 p. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com- pany's Odice, 38 & 19, Queen's Road Central.

JOHN HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hoogkong, 1st October, 1902.

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VICTORIA

CYCLE

EMPORIUM. THE pleasure of oycling consists in having

a First-class Machine, and the above Extablishment is always leading in this respect. We are Agents for the famous "NEW HOWE GO MONOPOLE CYCLES, and we als supply Fittings of every description. Bargains can be had in Second-hand Mushines. Repairs executed with promptitude and skill.

Enamelling a Speciality.

MCKIRDY & CO.,

43 & 43A. QUEEN'S ROAD BAST.

Ta2584

Hongkong, 4th April, 1901

MACLAREN'S,

IMPERIAL

· CANADIAN CHEESE,

IN JARS (MEDIUM and SMALL).

Wholesale and Betail from

LANE, CRAWFORD & C ).,

BOLE AGENTS,

Te90

Hongkong. 22nd October, 1902,

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Caske of 375 Ibs, net 16 per Cask or Factory. In Bage of 250 lbs. not $3.75 per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers. Ho gong. 3rd December, 1902. [63281 WINCHESTER CARABINES. 12 SHOT REPEATING. CALIBRE 44,

Excellent arm for Travellers in the interior of China as well as Officers of Coast Steamers.

ALSO CARTRIDGES IN STOCK.

LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO., 14, DES VEUX ROAD.. 12746

DAVID CORSAR

853]

MERCHANT NAVY NAVY BOILED LONG FLAX

RELIANCE CROWN

TARPAULING

& SON

CANVAS.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & 40..

Solo Agents.

Telephone No. 75

BOLLINGER.

GIESLER,

IRROY.

LOUIS ROEDERER. KRUG.

LANSON.

¥37 |

PAUL DOMMIER.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.

SOLE AGENTS, HONGKONG AND CHINA.

Hongkong, 30th January, 1903.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON IN 1815.

SHIPPERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS.

Their Brands are favourably known all over the World.

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The following are some of their Stocks with the undersigned-

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

SUPERB OLD COGNAC,

$25 PER DOZ. Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, 118.50 per dos.

Less old than the above.

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.50 PER CASE,

THE ELITE OF WHISKY—

THE

THE “PALL MALL,”

$22 PER DOZ.

11 Years old; the finest quality skipped.

Each bottles bears an Analyst's certificate.

C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY, $11.75 PER DOZ.

Very soft, palatale, and mature.

EVERYBODY SEOULD TEY THESE ITEMS

$22 PER DOZ,

This fine Wine is old, soft, and of grand flavour See anulysis and certificate by Professor Caesall.

DOURO PORT, $15.75 PER DOZ. Alize, full, and fruity wise.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$22 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$18.50 PER EZ.

A natural and most piessant wide to the taste.

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

D.O.M.,

$43.75 PER DOZ. QUÁRIS. $45.50 PER 2 DOZ. PINTS.

THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE FRICE

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN &

HONGKONG,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH SADDLERY.

PIGSKIN SADDLES FROM 6 TO 12 LBS.

Tadk

RACING SADDLES 3 LBS. POLO SADDLES 7 LB. NUMNAHS AND WEIGHT CLOTHS. ·~·

BRIDLES. GIRTHS. SPURS. BITS.

STIRRUP IRONS AND LEATHERS

RIDING WHIPS, &o,

LANE, CRAWFÖRD & CO.

WATKINS, LD., HONGKONG.

FORTHCOMING PIGEON SHOW.

CHRISTMAS

SHOW of FANCY and other PIGEONS HIGH-CLASS on from $1.00 A SHOW OF FANU and ot KOWLOON

HOTEL. on SATURDAY, the 31st INST, from 10.3. till 30 ... and on &UNDAY, the 1st FEBRUARY, from 12 Noox till 8 P.M.

Fanciers wishing to exhibit are requested to send their Birds to the Kowloon Hotel by Sam. on Saturday, 31st inst. The Birds will remain there outil the close of the Show.

Prizes of $30, $50, and $15 will be awarded for the best three pairs of Birds respectively.

The first 20 pens are for exhibition only and will not compote. The public are invited to attend.

Hongkong, 28th January, 1903.

PHILIPPINE TOBACCO TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED.

HIGH GRADE MANILA CIGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK,

ALL BRANDS

OF THE PHILIPPINE TOBACCO TRUST CO., LD. Reina Victoria,

High Life,

Perfectus,

King Edward VII,

Christmas (in boxes of 19).

Conchas.

Segundo Habano,

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Cheroots, &c., &c. &c., of the well-known factories La Commercial, Le Faroita, La Constancia, La Competidora Gaditana, La Girakin, &c., &e.

MANILA PRICES.

Agoutin Chine:

G. C. MOXON, Victoria Buildings, Hongkong All orders may be addressed to the Sales DEPARTMENT and GENERAL DEPOT:

I

Plain Christmas Cakes... German Sand Cakes Assorted Pastry Cakes Scotch Bun8..... Presilen Stollen Mince Pies

0.60

...froin $1 to $5.0 ».

per dozen 0.60 from 1.50 2.00

per dozen 2.40 from 3.09 2,40

Chicken and Ham Pies Chicken and Ham Patties...

...from 5.00 Gome Pics ri Lhristmas Puddings, &c., to Order.

1-1

Please apply to WEISMAN & CO., 142, Prava East; ANGLO-AMERICAN STORES, 64, Elgin Road; or ROYAL ERATED WATER DEPOT, Ice House Street.

Hongkong, 19th December, 1902.

HOTELS

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THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON:

Three minutes' walk from the Steamer Wharves, and seven minutes by Ferry-launch from the City of Victoris.

A First-class Hotel with thirty-five very

Bedrooms

Board and Residence :---

By the day.

month

#

....From 85 to $7.00

$90 to $120.00 for Married Couple...$180.00 Everything of the Best.

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

H. BUTTONJEE,

Proprietor, Hongkong, 25th November, 1901.

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"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

1. RAUCHENSTEIN & CO. (Chung Tai) H

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17, Queen's Road, Central. Hongkong, 11th December, 1902. DEPOT, BRITISH-AMERICAN

TOBACCO CO, LD.. HÖNGKONG. HAVE ASSUMED CHARGE of the

Business of the above Company here.

J. A. THOMAS,

Depot Manager. Hongkong, 6th January, 1953.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 37.

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INFORMATION has been cared from

the MILITARY AUTHORITIES that' GUN PRACTICE will be carried out at Kowloon East Battery on the 2nd February, 1903, in a South-Easterly direction.

Practice will commence at about 11 AM.

By Command,

F. H: MAY,

Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

tongkong, 23rd January, 1908,

PURE FRESH WATER

1954

[34 HE HONGKONG. STEAM WATER BOAT CO., LD, is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FRESH

CHINA) MACAO

AS been re-opened under Furopean management and most strict supervision sa to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

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

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

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, One steamer. (8.8. Heungshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both, these centres.

Cable Address--"-BOAVISTA."-- For Terms, apply to

THE MANAGER. HING KEE HOTEL.

(ESTABLISHED 1873) MACAO.

First-class and well-famed establish

Tent is pleasantly situated in the centre

of PRATA GRANDE, facing south, with charming view of the sen on the front. Com fortable and well furnished Bed-rooms.

Cuisine Excellent. Prompt Attendance,

Terms very Moderate.

L. HING KEE. P Proprietor Telegraphic address "HINOKEN' HOTEL INTERNACIONAL.

REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck and THE MOST COMFORTABLE HOT

67%)

WITH ALL REQUISITES.

SIEMSSEN & CO..

BOLE AGENTS.

J. W. KEW, Manager,

Boilers.

Call Flag W.

Hongkong, 13th June, 1902.

20 Des Voeux Road,

*9336

184

in Macao. Beautifully situated in Praya Grande next to Government House.

Telegraphic Address: Internacional."

Apply to

THE MANAGER, Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

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THE

PEAK HOTEL.

E

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

A COVERED

GANGWAY LEADS

FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS INTO THE HOTEL.

Telephone No. 29, Town Offoe: 7, DUDDELL STREET.

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KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL. Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms, Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Roomspecially reserved for Captains of the Mercantile Marina.

Hot and Cold Water throughout. Elsetrically Lighted.

Electric Passengor Elovator to each floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables. For Terms, &o., apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 24th October, 1902.

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

PLUNKETS GAP, The Psax, near the

Tram Terminus.

Tel. 56.

For Terms, apply to the

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900,

MANAGER,

[ai

CONNAUGHT HOUSE,

A FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated 18-

the Banks and Principal Offices. Excellent Cuisine and Wines, Large and Lofty Rooms, Elegantly Farakhed Lydraulic Elevator, hot and cold water throughout,

Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER,

Hongkong. 31st October, 1902,

THOMAS' HOTEL,

(049

NO. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

Teen refitted after the style of a First

THIS Hotel, having changed hande, has

Class European Hotel, with rooms en scite and

single, furnished with every regard to perfect

comfort and convenience. The Hotel is in very close proximity to the principal Banks and Bhipping and Mercantile Offees.

MODERATE TABIFF. Hongkong, 20th December, 1902, - '10.

HOTEL,

VICTORIA

SHAMEEN, CANTON, BRITISH CONCESSION.

NOOD Accommodation.

Excellent Cusine.

Evory Convenience for Tourista.

T. F. DA CRUZ, Manager, Canton, Ist October, 1901

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