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ESTABLISHED 1857.

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IN FINE CONDITION ARE SOLO AT

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Marshal Viscount Wolseley, 2 Vols. 14,00 Three Rolling Stones in Japan, by G.

Watson

.. 1070 Some Indian Friends and Acquaintances,

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LIMITED.

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Krusian Grammar

Russian Dictionary

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NET

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Blead Selented Distillations of the Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

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•UNGKUNG

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KING HIGH-LEVEL THAM- WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED,

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7.30 a.a. to 9.00 am....Every 10 minutes. B.Cam. to 8.30 am....Every 15 minutes. 8.20) an. to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.80a.m. to 21.00 s....Every 15 minutes. 11.90 m, to 12.46 p.m....Every 15 minutes, Rear 10 minuten. 120 to 1.15pm...

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every

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NIGHT CARS us on Week Days. JATURDAYS,

p.m.

Extra cars at 11.30 pm, and 11,45 pr SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com pany's Office, 88 & 10, Queen's Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers.

Fongkong, 14th January, 1904.

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ELECTRIC

LIGHT

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ELECTRIC LAMPS OF ALL KINDS AND AT MODERATE PRICES ALWAYS IN STOCK.

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EDM. JOHANNSEN,

10, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL.

THE NEW LEAF.

The first of every year we make a resolution, It is a resolve to make our Pharmacy in all of its departments better than ever before. It is our intention to make the year 1904 mark another onward step in our business career. We shall continue our high standard of quality in every line. We shall aim to make our service the best possible in caring for your Drag Bjors needs, and shall make our prices anch as to make trading at our store profitable,

WATKINS LIMITED,

CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,

THE APOTHECARIES HALL.

WATKINS BUILDING.

Telephone 344.

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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. LD.

ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANTS NOW IN OPERATION IN CANTON AND

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Casks of 375 lbs. not $4.75 per Cask ex Factory, Bags of 250 lbs.net $2.85 por bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Ho ghaos, 14th August, 198 VICTORIA CYCLE EMPORIUM

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SHAMEEN, CANTON

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BRITISH CONCESSION.

00D Accommodation.

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1977

PERAMBULATORS AND MAIL CARTS..

FENDERS, CURBS, FIRE BRAS ES.

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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,

$23.50 PER D02. Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, §18.50 per doz.

Tress old than tho above.

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.00 PER CASE.

THE ELITE OF WHISKY—

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$21 PER DO4.

11 Years old the most quality shipped.

Bach bottle bears an Analyst's certificate.

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HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO. OR SIEMSSEN & CO.

KODAKS,

FILMS,

AND

TéSa

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HOTELS.

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Dining

Accommodation for 300 persuaY

Private and Special Dining Rooins. European Chef and Indian Curry Cook.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms with Europona

Matron in attendance.

Ladies' Cloak Room.

Hydraulio Elevators ta.cach Flor

Bedroom Accommodation-lái roots. Elootrio Lighting and Electric. Fans, if

required.

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Wines and Groceries specially imported by

the Hotel Co.

Wines cooled by Botel refrigurators. Hotel

Lineu washed on Premises by machinery,

Fire Extinguishing Maine and Emergency

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THE

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17^, `QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

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Hongkong, 21st December, 1903.

ARNHOLD. KARBERG & CO.

ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT.

SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR:

THE ALLGEMEINE ELECTRICITATS GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.

MESSES. KOERTING BROS., HANNOVER.

THE COMPANY OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY, BERLIN. MESSES. MIX & GENEST, BERLIN.

PRIVATE ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANTS A SPECIALLY Fully detailed Estimates drawn up free of charge upon application to the above. Hongkong 3rd Decomber, 1995,

COTTAM & CO.

HIGE CLASS OUTFITTERS.

HARD FELT HATS.

STRAW HATS.

SOFT FELT HATS.

RUGS, ETC., ETC.

Telephone No. 15. .

HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.

AQUARIUS COMPANY.

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136

The Aquarios Company's Table Waters are made of Pure Treble Distilled Water only.

Absolute purity can only be obtained by distillation. AQUARIUS MINERAL WATER,

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TONIC WATER. GINGER ALF. GINGER BEER. LEMONADE. LITHIA WATER.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.

GENERAL MANAGERS.

434

15, Queen's Road,

Hongkong. 12th January, 1904.

THE

LAHMEYER

ELECTRICAL

LONDON,

AND

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CO.. LD..

COVERED GANGWAY LEADS

FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS

INTO THE HOTEL.

Telephone No. 29.

Town Office: 7, DuroBiL STREET.

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

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LUNKET'S GAP, The PRAK, near the

Pram Terminus.

Tel 56.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

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Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900,

KING EDWARD HOTEL,

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tou Rooma.

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted. Electric Fens (if

required).

Electric Piesenger Elevator to each floor. Tabio D'Hote at separete tables.

For Terms, &c., apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 10th June, 1903.

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

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A FIRST CLASS HOTEL: Situated near

the Banks and Principal Offices.) Excellent Cuisine and Wines,

Large and Lofty Rooms, Elegantly Furnished Hydraulic Elovator, hot and "cold" wator throughout.

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

Hongkong, a

HERE

ELECTRIZITAETS ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT VORM. TH

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

|C.P .& Co.'s` INVALIDS' FORT FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

$21 PER DOŻ. This fine Wine is old, soft, and of grand flavoar, Seo analysis and certificate by Professor Cassall.

DOURO PORT. $15.00 PER DOZ.

A Que, full, and fruity wine-

AMOROSO SHERRY,.

$20 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$17.00 PER DOZ.

A natural and most pleasant wine to the tasto

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

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$41.75 PER DOZ. QUARTS, $43.75 PER DOZ. PINTS.

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., SOĻE AGENTS FOR CHINA. CONFECTIONERY !!!

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TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.

XMAS PLUM PUDDINGS.

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DATES, FIGS, RAISINS, ALMONDS and NUTS. STILTON, CHEDDAR, GORGONZOLA, RO, UEFORT, CAMENBERT, CHEESE SAVOIE, CREAM CHEESE, MACLAREN'S and YOUNG AMERICAN

CHEESE. YORK HAM and BEST ENGLISH BACON.

..

TOYS. TOYS.

DECORATIONS and CANDLES FOR XMAS TREES.

G.

GIRAULT.

A. LING & CO.,

FURNITURE STORE,

PLATED, GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, &c.; and FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE.

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

kong, 21st September, 1903,

QUAN WAH & CO., GRANITE MERCHANT CONTRACTORS.

Dealers in

THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE MARBLE and

AGENTS-STEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

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GRANITE'

MONUMENTS. No. 1, QUEEN's Road EAST. Estimates, Designs & Prices on Application All descriptions of Granits for Peport. Hongkong, 17th October, 1990

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FOR SALE.

THE NEW AMOY HOTEL.

For particulars, apply th

F. H. LUCASSEN. Proprietor, Amoy. Amoy, 29th January, 1904. -

FOR SALE.

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THE BUSINESS of an Old-Established TH

Mercantile Firm is Hongkong, including name, Goodwill, and Office Furniture,

Apply, by letter, to--

MANAGER.

1, 31st October, 1902.

NOTICE.

TO THE WEARTED.

no sicer place to spend a few days in quiet rest than

MACAO,

And there is ve more Comfortable Hotel in the

Far East than the

MACAO HOTEL.

WM, FARMER,

Proprietor.

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"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO

ITAS been re-opened under European H

Mi. management and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirons of a few days rest and

quiet

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the istorical and picturesque coleny of Macao.

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong-- One steamer (68. Heungshun), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with boib these centres.

Cable Address...” Boavista,” For Terms, apply to

THE MANAGER [2058224]

BUSINESS, Care of Daily Press Office:. Hongkong, 12th January, 1904.