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"DORTMUND

FILSENER BEER

Qaining in popularity," for exports, pronounce it excellent.

$18 per Case of 6 Dozun Pints.

I. PRICE & CO.,

12. Queen's Road Central.

Page

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

ONLY GENTÍNE

TANSAN

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J, CLIFFORD WILKINSON.

AGENTS--

PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road Contral,

No. 14,159 +GTQTHX49 +*+** HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12rx, 1908. # #=RAWEATHLHORNE PRICE, $3 PER MONTH THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. LD.|REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS

WATSON'S CARBOLIC SOAPS

PURIFY THE SKIN

PREVENT CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.

CURE PRICKLY HEAT.

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMITED,

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANTS NOW IN OPERATION IN CANTON AND

KOWLOON.

INCANDESCENT LAMPS, ARO LAMPS AND

NERNST LAMPS "SUPPLIED.

ESTIMATES MADE FOR ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL Work and SupPLIES,

Apply to

THE MANAGER OF WORKS AT KUNGHOM;

OR SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers.

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W. BREWER & CO.

23 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS., MURRAY'S QUIDE-BOOK' TO JAPAŃ,

The Year Book of Photography

$100 | MURRAY'S QUIDE-BOOK TO INDIA. Killarney Lakes und Fells; 12 Mezzotent

Engravings, by Walker Windsor Magizine; Vol. 17 ... Alone in Chius, by Ralph.

Scalp Hunters, by Mayno Reid; Illustrated European Settlements in the Far East... Pictures of Sonthers Chian, by Ralph Trent's Trost, by Bret Harte...

17.50 INKSTANDS. STATIONERY CASES.

5.00

5.00 VISTIK PHOTOGRAPHIC MOUNTER.

MARKING INK. 8.50

5.00 GOODALL'S PLAYING CARDS.

1.75

175 DE LA RUE'S PNEUMATIC PLAYING 1,75

CARDS.

.ESTABLISHED 1841.

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CETLER,

PALMER

The Trifor, by Eyro......

& Co.'s

The Red Triangle, by Morrison

PRICE $11.00 PER DOZUN

NET

A Bayard from Bengal, by Austey..

My Relations with Carlyle, by J. A.

Fronde..

1.80

1.75

Seceress of the Strand, by Meade

1.75

175

SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Bloud

of Selented

Distillations of the

Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

BIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong. 1a46

TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

HAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WESI DAYS. 7.20 na, to 8.00 a.m....Every 10 minutes. 2.00, to 8.30 am....Evory 15 minutes.

... to 9.30 .....Every 10 minutes. 9.80.m. to 11.00 am....Every 15 minutes. ∙11.20 am, to 12.45 p.nt.Every 15 minutes, 12.. to 1.16 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 jem, to 1.45 p.m... Every 15 minutes. 1 pan, to 2.10 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 16 pm to 3.00pm...Every 15 minutes, 30pm to 500 jam....Every 15 minutos. 6,3) p..

00 pm....Every 10 minutes.

NIGHT CARS.

8.45 pm. & 9 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., vary i bour,

BUNDAYA.

800a.m. to 800 am....Every 15 minutes. 100m. to 923 am....Every 30 minutes. 930am. to 10.40 am....Every 15 minutes. 10.30 am to 11:00 am....Every 10 minutes. 140 Non to. 10 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.00 pai, to 5,00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 5.4 p. to 6.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes 40. to 7.00 p.m....Every 16 minutes. 7.00 to 8.00 pm....Evory

NIGHT CAKE as ou

BATUNDAYS.

Fatra care at 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com pany's Office, 88 & 40, Queen's Boad Contral.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General ManagÐIN,

Hong song, Cth Jane, 100.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, PORTLAND CEMENT, InCasks of $75lbs.net 15.00 per Cusker Factory. In Bags of 250 lbs. net $3.00 per bag er Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers, faig, 14th May, 193.

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A League of Twelve, by Guy Boothby

Chins Coustere, by "Dolly

Tales of Hongkong, by Dolly

Pitcher in Paradiso...

Chestnuts, by Bwenrs

BRIDGE BLOCKS.

SETS OF FLAYING CARDS.

1.09 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S BEST 1,00 ENGLISH-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES; 2,50

BLACK AND BROWN. 0,45

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 SUPERB OLD COGNAC,

$23.50 PER DOZ. Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $18.50 per dos.

Less old than the ab re.

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.09 PER CASE.

3

THE ELITE OP WHISKY-

THE PALL MALL,"

$21 PER DOZ.

11 Years old: She finest quality shipped.

Each bottle bears an Analyst's certificata.

C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPECIAL

BLEND WHISKY,

$11.00 PER DOZ. Very soft, palatabia, and mature. EVERY BODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS

WITH ALL REQUISITES, SIEMSSEN & CO.

SULE AGENTS.

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SHERRIES

HOTELS.

|HONGKONG HOTEL

A First Cinas Hotel in evory rospect.

Elegantly Furnished Reading, Drawing

Music, and Smoking Roots,

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms for Hotel

rosidonta

Dining Accommodation for 300 persone, Private

Spicial

Dining Rooms.

Dining Room for large porties.

Ladies Afternoon Tea Rooma will European

Lion in attendance.

Clonk Room.

Ping-Pong Room

Hydranlle Elogstors to every Book

Electric Lighting.

Electric Fans (if required).

Hot and Cold Water throughout."

Wines and Groserios specially imported by

FROM GUTIERREZ HERMANOS, ZERER DE LA FRONTERA, BY SPECIAL APPOINT- MENT PURVEYOR TO H. M. THE KING OF SPAIN.

1 Dog. BOTTLES

PER BOTTLE

VINO DE PASTO MANZANILLA -- AMONTILADO

$11.00

$1,00

$13.50

1.25-

$17.00

1.50 +

INVALID'S SHERRY (VERY OLD).

Apply to--

$28.00

$2.50

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THE LAHMEYER

Fire Extinguishing Mains and Emergenc

CHARGES MODERATE.

G. GIRAULT,

ELECTRICAL

LONDON,

AND

the Hotel.

Wines cooled by Hotel

machinery.

retrigorating

Hotal Linen washed on the promises by

machinery,

Bedroom Accommodation-131 rooms.

CO.. LD. Exits on every floor.

ELECTRIZITAETS, ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT FORM.

W. LAHMEYER & CO., FRANKFURT A/M.

SIEMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

H. HAYNES,

THE

Manager.

PEAK HOTEL.

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FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to--

1243

COTTAM &

CO.

FIRST-CLASS OUTFITTERS.

HIRTS.

C.P. & Co.'s INVALIDS' PORT $21 PER DOZ.

This dine Wine is old, soft, and of grand flavour. See analysis and certificate by Professor Cassall.

DOURO PORT, $15.00 TER DOZ.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

WHITE, PRINT, Z PHYR, AND MATT SHIRTS.

SMART DESIGNS STYLISH FINISH.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS, PITCHER IN PARADISE: SOME

RANDOM REMINISCENCES, SPORT- ING AND OTHERWISE, by A. M. Dinstead ("Fiteber" of the "Pink 'UN "

$36

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

A COVERED GANGWAY LEADS

FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS

INTO THE HOTEL.

Telephone No. 29.

Town Office: 7, DoddELL STREET,

Ladies" Afternoon Tea-Rooma.

Private Dor and Billiard-Rooms.

Electrically Lighted. Electric Fana (if

required).

Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor. Table D'Hote at zojitrate tables,

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AN AMERICAN ENGINEER IN CHINA,

by W. Barclay Parsons... TRADE RELATIONS OF THE BRITISH

EMPIRE, by J. W. Boot

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

$1.00

RUSSIAN SKIS TAUGHT

+++

9.00 1.65

THE FAR EAST: ITS HISTORY AND ITS

A fine, fall, and frilly wine.

QUESTION, by Aler. Krausse; 2nd Edition; 8 Maps and 5 Plans CAL GUIDE TO LETTERS, by

3.25

LES MADING EN CHINE: BOUVENTAS DE LA COLOUKE SEYMOUR, by J. de Kufi de Portove EXPEDITION DE CHINE DE 1900, by Col.

de Pélacet... DIE ZUKUNET OSTABIENS, BIN BEITRAG ZUE GESCHIEHTE UND ZUM DER- BTANDNIS DER OBTASIATISCHEM KRAGE; Yon M. von Brandt THE DAY BOOK OF WONDERS, by D. M.

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... $2.50

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

2.75

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

4.00

...

9.75

5.50

3,50

3.00

15.00

$10 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$17.0), PER Doz.

A natural and most pleasant wine to the taste.

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

D.O.M.,

$41.75 PER DOZ. QUARTS. $43.75 PER 2. Dz. PINTS.

THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICH

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

FIRST

AND FOREMOST

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IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE SUCCESS ATTENDING THE INTODUCTION INTO THIS COLONY OF OUR "STONE GINGER BEER". AND HE STILL VICTORIA CYCLE EMPORIUM INCREASING DEMAND, WE HAVE NOW,EOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR We are Sol Agents for the following--NUMEROU CUSTOMERS ADDED TO OUR LIST OF BEVERAGES A MONOPOLE, FUTURE, CENTAUR, and COMBINATION OF PURE LONDON GIN AND GINGER BEER WHICH WHEN NEW PREMIER CYCLES. Bost American

ORDERING PLEASE ASK FOR. Macbites in the Market, always on Viow and

for Sale. Alson Large Assortment of SECOND.

HAND MACHINES of various makes CROWN BRAND STONE GINGER

nearly as good as new, at greatly reduced prices. MOTOR CYCLES, MAIL CARTS, HICKSHAS FITTED WITH PNEUMATIC TYRES AND BALL BEARINGS THROUGH- OUT. Everything in the trado always kept in- Stock. First-class workmanship guaranteed in all branches of the business. Ro-enamelling a

WOKINDY & CO, speciality.

1335

43 & 34, Queen's Road East.

AUTOMATIC MAUSER

PISTOLS.

CALIBER 7.63 m.m.

With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS. SIEMSSEN & CO. Bongkong 3rd October. 1900.

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.

ELGIN KOAD, KOWLOON.

3 Bedrooms, excellently furnished, Bath to each room,

BEER AND GIN."

WATKINS, LD., HONGKONG.

NERNST

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NERNST ELECTRIC LIGHT..

BEAUTY OF ILLUMINATION COMBINED WITH GREAT ECONOMY

AS CHEAP AS GAS!

FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO

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HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.

OB

SIEMSSEN & CO.

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Lining-room and Cuisine under strict supervision.

Europoon and American Wines, Spirits, and

Beers.

POOL AND BILLIARDS. English, American and Manila Newspapers on

Blo Terms: $4 to $7.00 per day; 885 to $130 per

month. JAS. D. M. CAMERON,

Manager.

Hongkong, 6th May, 1903

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

LADIES' DEPARTMENT,

JUST RECEIVED A NEW STOCK OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES

IN

SUMMER COSTUMES

TO

6.75

1.35 Belluc BRASSEY'S NAVAL ANNUAL 1903 13.59 LITTLE ECONOMIES AND HOW

PRACTICE THEM, by . W. Laverton 0.90 PAYCHOLOGY AND COMMON LIFE, by

F. S. Hoffman

1.00 TAXATION REVENUE AND

CHINESE EMPIax, by J. Edkins, D.D. 8.00 PITMAN'S BUSINESS MAK'S GUIDE AND

HANDROCH

OF THE

MY COLONIAL SERVICE, by SIR G. W. DES VEUX; with Portraits and bustratione; 2 Vole.... STRENGTH AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT, by Bandow; with Anatomical Churt...

SANDOW'S OWN COMBINED DEVELOPER.

KODAKS,

QUO VADIS CIGARETTES, STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES. SANDOW'S GRIP DUMBBELLS.

FILMS.

Ta3

PAPERS.

PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING

UNDERTAKEN.

GOOD WORK. PROMPT RETURN.

THE CHEAPEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE STORE IN CHINA.

ACHEE & CO.

17a, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

FEW DOORS EAST OF HONGKONG HOTEL

Hongkong, 1st April, 1903.

Telephone No. 75.

AQUARIUS

SPARKLING

For Terms, &c., apply to the

MANAGER.

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Hongkong, 10th June, 1903,

A

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near

the Banks and Principal Officer. Excellent Cuisine and Winess.

Large and Lefty Ecoms, Elegantly Furnished Hydraulic Elevator, hot and cold water

throughout,

Special Rates for Tourists.

Launch Service for Guests.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

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Hongkong, 31st October, 1902.

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN..

PLUNKET'S GAP, The PEAK, near the

Tel. 56.

Terminus.

For Tarms, apply to the Hongkong, 2nd July, 1906.

MANAGER.

1a50

11

"BOA VISTA (HOTEL-SANITAEJUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO

HAS been re-opened under European

management and most strict supervision

as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.

All comferis of a home,

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of

a few days rest and quiet,

Comfortable accommodation for travellos paying a visit to the istorical and picturesque colony of Muone.

Macao

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

Cable Addres" BOAVISTA" For Terms, apply to

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MINERAL TABLE WATER.

THE MANAGER.

MACAO HOTEL (LATE HING-KEE HOTEL).

"An Aerated Water of the Highest Quality both from a Manufacturing THIS favourite and long-established Hotel

and Sanitary point of viow."

DR. MUTER.

Is situated on the sea-front, commanding

a wagnificent view of the harbour and adjacent islands, and is open to the cool southerly breezes in emmer.

The Bedrooms are large, cool, airy, well

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.ntilstod and handsomely furnished." The

GENERAL MANAGERS,

THE AQUARIUS COMPANY.

Hongkong, 19th August, 1903. VICTORIA HOTEL, BHAMEEN, CANTON, BRITISH CONCESSION

LOOD Accommodation.

IN

WHITE AND COLOURED MUSLIN,

GRASS LAWN, AND SILK AND LINEN.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

G

Excellent Cusine.

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Every Convenience for Tourists.

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

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HOTEL INTERNACIONAL.

MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL Tin Metat. Beautifully situated in Prays

Grande next to Govorament House.

Telegraphic Address: "Internaciona).”

Apply to

THE MANAGER, Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

is excellent and is under direct Euro- pean supervision.

Pionic, Boating or Shooting Partles specially catered for. A commodious and comfortable storn-wheel Houseboat, with sleepin : accommo- dation for six passeng ra and every convenience, is provided for the use of visitors, at reason- alle rates.

A Military Band plays in the Gardens, close to the Hotel, three times a work,

Sea Bathing.

teamers to and from Macao ing and afternoon.

So every mora- WH, FARMEN,

Proprietor and Manager

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