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GUINNESS

The finest Blout in the World

"BOAR'S HEAD

BOTTLING.

SOLE AGENTS--

H. PRICE & 00.,

12. Queen's Rood Central..

Hongkong Daily Press.

No. 14,311 辦壹拾百叁千多

THERE WILL BE A GREAT DEAL

CHAMPAGNE

OF

JULES MUMM & CO.

DRUNK AT THE COMING RACE

MEETING..

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMITED.

SOLE IMPORTERS.

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CUTLER, PALMER

& CO.'S

Paion 311.00 PER DOZEN

Νετ

"SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Blaust

Bolored

Distillations of the

Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

SIBUSSEN & CO., Hongkong. LAG

HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS. 7.80 a. to 9.00 am. ...Every 10 minutes. 9.00 am to 8.30 ....Every 15 minutes. 8.30a.m. to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes, 2.80a.m. to 11.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes. 11.674.m. to 12.46 p.m....Every 15 minutes. p.m....Every 10 minutes.

146 km to -1487am.

10

minutos.

1265 p.m. to 15 Every 15 minutes.

1.46 p.m. to 2.15 p.m. 2.1 pan, to 3.00 p.m. Eve. 15 minutes. 8.80 p.m. to 5.30 pa....Every minutes, 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Every 10 minutes. 7.00 pm. to 8.00 p.m....Every 15 min.ces.

NIGHT CARS, 145 pm. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45

9.45 to 11.15 p.m., BYOKY

¿ hour. BUNDJAIS 8:00 am to 9.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes. 9.00a.m. to 9.30 .....Every 30 minutes. 9.30 am, to 10.80 am....Every 15 minutes, 10.80 a.m, to 17,50 a.....Every 10 minutes.

12.00 Noon to 1.0) PE 10 minutes.

1.00

p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

15 minutos,

0 pm to 6.00 pm....Every 10 minutes. 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m....Every 16 minutes. 7.00 pan. to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 minuts.

NIGHT CARS na on Wook Daya, SATURDAYS,

Extra care at 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 p.m.

SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com- pany's Office, 38 & 40, Queen's Road Central.

JOHN D, HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers, Fongkong, 14th January, 1904. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

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PORTLAND CEMENT. Casks of 575 lks. net $4.75 per Cask ex Factory. Bags of £50 lbs.net $2.85 per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. General Managers, Ho gkong, 14th August, 1903. [3389

VICTORIA CYCLE EMPORIUM

ERTARI.ISHED 1857.

£#££*+*+=#* HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY ST. 1904 壹拜禮 椀月弍年肆零百九昼荚港香

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO'S KODAKS,

WINTER SEASON'S GOODS JUST ARRIVED.

AXMINSTER CARPET SQUARES.

VELVET PILE AND BRUSSELS CARPETS.

CHENILLE AND TAPESTRY CURTAINS.

BLANKETS AND EIDER DOWN QUILTS,

PERAMBULATORS AND MAIL CARTS,

FENDERS, CURBS, FIRE BRAS ES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. 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 Stacks with the undersigned:

SUPERB OLD COGNAC, $23.50 PER DOZ. Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $18.50 per doz.

Leas old than the above.

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.00 PER CASE,

THE ELITE OF WHISKY—

THE

PALL MALL,"

$21 PER DOZ....

11 Years old; the finest quality skipped.

Each bottle bears an Analyst's certificate.

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

$11.00 PER DOZ.

Very enft. palatable, and mature. EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY-TILESE ITEMS

FILMS,

AND ACCESSORIES.

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.

GOOD WORK, PROMPT RETURN.

LONG, HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS STORE,

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

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

Hengkong, 21st December, 1903,

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This fine Wine is old, soft, and of grand flavour. Bee analysis and certificate by Profesor Gassall.

DOURO PORT, $15.00 PER DOZ.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$20 PER DOZ.

NERNST

NERNST ELECTRIC LIGHT.

BEAUTY OF ILLUMINATION COMBINED WITH GREAT ECONOMY

AS CHEAP AS GAS!

COTTAM & CO.

Don't buy imitations, only buy

GENUINE

TANSAN

BOTTLED BY

J. CLIFFORD WILKINSON

SOLE AGENT

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road Central.

PRICE, $3 PER MONTH

INSURANCE

TO TOURISTS AND TRAVELLERS, THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO.

RANTS POLICIES to Travollars for three or six month without medical examination.

We are new prepared to issue Polisies in Dollars or Sterling.

For Particulars of the Scheme apply ta

MESSES DUDWELL & CO., LD., a1891-3| Agonts, Hongkong.

HOTELS.

HONGKONG HOTEL

A FIRST-CLASE HOTEL IN EVERY RESPECT Elegantly Furnished Reading, Drawing Music, Ping-pony and Smoking Rooms. Private Bar and Two Billiard Rooms for

Hotel Residents.

Dining Accommodation for 300 persone. Private and Special Dining Rooms, European Chef and Indian Curry Cook.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rocos with European

Matren in attendance.

Ladies' Cloak Room,

Hydraulic Elovators to each Flour.

Bedroom Accommodation-131 rvoma.

Electric Lighting and Electric Fans, if

required.

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Wines and Grocorios specially imported by

the Hotel Co..

Wines coeled by Hotel refrigerators,

Hotel Linen

machinery,

washed 10 Premises by

Fire Extinguishing Mains and Emergenos

Exits on every floor.

A fine, fall, and fruity wine.

FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO

HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.

ak

SIEMSSEN & CO.

[550

HIGH-CLASS OUTFITTERS.

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HARD FELT HATS.

STRAW HATS.

SOFT FELT HATS.

RUGS, ETC., ETC.

HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.

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IRISH WHISKEY.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$17.00 PER DOZ.

A natural and most pleasant wing to the taste

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR—,

D.O.M.,.

$41.75 PER DOZ, QUARTS. $43.75 PER 2 noz. Pints. THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE

AGENTS SIEMSSEN & CO..

W. BREWER

New Vol. Strand Magazine Daily Mail Year Book

HONGKONG.

& CO.

SIR JOHN POWER & SON, LIMITED.

We are authorized to andouree that the King has by Royal Warrant dated 16th December, 1903, appointed Messers. John Power and Son, Ld. John's Lane Distillery, to be Whiskey Distillere to His Majesty in Ireland. The famous distillery, the character of the products of which has now received, Telephone No.75. Royal recognition, was established in 1791-Irish Daily Independent, 24th

Den, 1903.

SOLE AGENTS HONGKONG AND CHINA-

MODERATE CHABO! NO EXTRAC!

H. ILI YNEB,

Manager.

THE

PEAK HOTEL.

Admirably Bitarted. Sheltered from the North-East MouEces and Open to the South' West Mouscon,

A

COVERED

GANGWAT LEADS FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS INTO THE HOTEL.

Telephone No. 29.

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Town Office 7, DUDDELL STREET.

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN. DLUNKETS GAP, The PaAK, soar the

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO. PLUNKETS GAP

15, Queen's Road,

0.90 and 2.20 3.00

3 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

35,00, Whitaker's Almanas...

135 Collins' Graphic Dictionary 0.90 A Large Assortment of Novels...0.45 each. 3.90 Views of Hongkong, Canton and Macao,

British Journal Photographio Almanac... Magic and Its Professors, by H. B. Evans The Girl's Handy Book, by L. and A. B.

Beard

12

4,60 Common Ailments and Their Cures, by

Andrew Wilson...

The Boy's Handy Book, by D. C. Beard 460 The Jauk of all Tradeu, by D. C. Board 4.60 From Paris to New York by Land, by

H. de Windt

10.70 Foster's Bridge Tactics

3.00

A Queer Affair, by Gay Bootliby Odd Craft, by W. W. Jacoba. The Stronger Claim, by Alice Perrin Long Live Love, by T. R. Threlfall Eva, by W. Pett Ridge.. The Guilty House, by Fergus Hame Al Woman Against the World, George

Griffith... Fuddy Risky, by Andrew Merry Beauty in Distress, by Gertrudo Warden The Rising Generation, by C. E. Mand)

1.75

0.50

CHRISTMAS NUMBEES TATLER,

PUNCH ALMANACK, STRAND, PEARSON'S MAGAZINE, SKETCH. SANDOWN RACE GAME.

PELICAN FOUNTAIN PEN. INDEPENDENT STYLO. PEN,

A NEW STOCK OF FRENCH NÖVELS. POST-CARD ALBUMS. DOG COLLARS. LETTS, SMITHS, AND CULLINS' DIARIES. GENTLEMEN'S BLACK AND BROWN BOOTS AND SHOES-ENGLISH

ELECTRIC

MAKE

LIGHT

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ELECTRIC LAMPS OF ALL KINDS AND AT MODERATE PRICES

ALWAYS IN STOCK.

We are Sole Agents for the following -- MONOPOLE, FUTURE, CENTUE," and NEW PREMIER CYCLES. Best Américas Machines in the Market, always on View and for Sale. Also a Large Assortment of SECOND. HAND MACHINES of various makes, nearly as good as now, at greatly reduced prices.

MOTOR CYCLES, MAIL CARTS, 298] RICKSHAS FITTED WITH PNEUMATIC TYRES AND BALL BEARINGS THYQUGH=' our. Everything in the trade always kopt in Stook. First-class workmanship genranteed in all branches of the business. Ke-enamelling a

-Dick LADY. X XU, speciality.

2263

43 & 84a, Queen's Road East.

THE HONGKONG BAKERY. ESTABLISEED 1858,

Town Depot 41, Des Voeur Road.

DREAD, BISCUITS, CAKES, &c, of bent

Bquality supplied to Families, Hotels, Clubs, Ships, &c., on moderate terms. Sentidad DORABJEE & SON, Proprietors,

Contractors to H.B.M. Navy, Bongkong, 22nd January, 1904. [306

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.

ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON.

35 Bedrooms, excellently furnished. Bath to each room.

Dining-room and Cuisine under strict supervision.

European and American Wines, Spirits, and Beers.

BOOL AND BILLIARDS. English, Americen and Manila Newspapers on Ale. “Terms: $4 to $7,00 per day; $75 to $120 per

month.

R. MATTHAEY, Manager.

Hongkong, 6th May, 1903.

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EDM. JOHANNSEN,

10, DES VEUX 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 businese carver, 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 Store needs, and shall make our prices such as to make trading at our store profitable,

WATKINS LIMITED

CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,

THE APOTHECARIES HALL,

WATKINS BUILDING,

THE

LAHMEYER

Telephose 344.

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1904.

CONFECTIONERY !!!

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THE CHOICE~P AND LARGEST VARIETY, FROM PARIS AND LONDON,

MARRONS GLACES, CRYSTALL:SED FRUITS.

TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.

XMAS PLUM PUDDINGS.

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

CHEESE.

YORK HAM and HEST ENGLISH BACON.

TOYS. TOYS.

· DECORATIONS and CANDLES FOR XMAS TREES.

G.

GIRAULT.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

THE IMPERIAL ENGLISH-

MALAY-CHINESE DIARY 1904 $1,50 WHITAKER'S ALMANACÈ

2.20

BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY

ÁLMANACK.

---

CHINA COLSTER'S TIDE BOOK

NAUTICAL Pocrzr MANUAL... THINGS CHINESE; 4th Edition Revised and Enlarged, by J. DYER BALL PHIL MAY'S SKETCHES FROM " PUNCH " STANFORD'S NEW MAP OF THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY. MOUNTED ON ROLLEED, 15,00; FOLDED AND MOUNTED, 13.00; PAPEE ONLY, 8,00.. THE NEW ERA IN THE PHILIPPINES,

by A. J. Brown; Illustrated THE DRAINAGE OF TOWN AND COUNTET House, by G. A. T. Middleton; 93 Disgrace

· 4.00-

[040

Tal. 58.

MANAGER.

Ta50

For Terms, apply to the Hongkong. 2nd July, 1900.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms.

Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms.

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if

required)

Electric Passenger Elevater to each floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables.

For Terme, &, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 10th June, 1903.

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"BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

HA

CHINA) MACAO

TAB boen re-opened under European menagement and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of

L

Comfortable accommodation for travellera paying a visit to the istorical and picturesque colony of Macao.

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

HANDBOOK FOR THE 0.303 in. and .303 in. Converted MAXIM GYNE; Illas-

trutions...

0.90

RIFLE AND CABBINE EXERCISES, ALL

ARMO

AND

COMPANY DRILL MADE EASY

$0.00

0,45 1.35

2,50

MILITIA AND VOLUNTEBE OFFICERS'

GUIDE TO PROMOTION

3.00

INFANTEY TRAINING

1.90

a few days rost and quiet,

7.50

MINIATURE RIPLE SHOOTING, by L. B.

2.20

Tippins...... CORDINED TRAINING

1.85

050

3.25

GRAIN OR CHAFF? THE AUTOBIO

GRAPHY OF & Police MAGISTRATE, A. C. Plowden ... PRACTICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION,

6,00

C. H. Bawes; Illustrated...

LI HUNG CHANG, HIS LIFE AND

by Mrs. A. J. Little; Portraits and Map...

TABLES OF THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES USED IN PHILIP- PINES, ENGLAND, AND THE UNITED STATES, COMPARED AND REDUCED TO DECI MALS, by. Fr. 8. Martin, O.8.A.. PRACTICAL CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC

RAMWAYS, by W. R. Bowker, O.F. 5.25 IN THE UTTERMOST EAST; INVESTIGA. TIONE AMONG THE NATIVES AND RUBBIAN CONVICTE OF SAXHALIN,

•WITH NOTEA OF TRAVELIN KOREA, AND MANCHURIA, by TIMES,

1.70

62241

12.50

13.50

COLLINS' GRAPHIC DICTIONARY

$3.00.

2,00

1:32

by J. P. Allen; 4th Edition Revised and Enlarged; Over 1000 Illustrations 6.50 "Life, and Hów 30 Lava In, by A..R.

Aldrich...

1.90 FORMOSA Under The Durch, · D28- CRIBED FROM CONTEMPORARY RECORDS; WITH NOTES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY, by Rar. W. Camp-

bell

137

ELECTRICAL CO., LD..

LONDON,

AND

ELECTRIZITAETS ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT YORM.

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

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO, SOLD AGENTS FOR CHINA.

VICTORIA HOTEL,

SHAMEEN, CANTON. BRITISH CONCE9810N

GOOD Accommodation.

Excellent Cislan

Every Convenience for Touriste

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W FARMER, Proprietor. Canton. 6th February, 1904.

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CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near

the Banks and Principal Offices. Excellent Cuisine and Wines.

Large and Lofty Rooms, Elegantly Furnished Hydraulic Elevator, hot and cold water throughout,

Special Batos for Tourista. Launch Service for Guests.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 31st October, 1902.

(849

Cable Address→→→→ Boavista,'

For Terms, apply to.

THE MANAGER.

NOTICE.

TO THE WEARIED.

HERE is no nicer place to spend a few T

days in quiet rest than

MACAO,

And there is no more Comfortable Hotellin the

Far East than the

MACAO HOTEL.

WM. FARMER, Froprietor.

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