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GUINNESS

The finest Siout In the Workd

"BOAR'S HEAD"

BOTTLING..

BOLD AGENT

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road Contral.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

No. 14,358 LEZTALON #+*+2** HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH, 1904.

TO KEEP YOUR HOUSES SWEET AND

CLEAN USE

WATSON'S

HYGIENOL.

THE BEST LIQUID DISINFECTANT

ON THE MARKET.

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMITED.

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

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CUTLER, PALMER.

CO.'S

PRICE $11.00 PER DOZEN

NET

SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Bload

Selected Distillations of tho

Finest Scotch Whiskies

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong, :: 1ad6

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

PORTLAND OLMENT.

Croke of 375 lbs.net $4.75 per Cock on Footory.

Don't buy imitations, only bays.

GENUINE

TANSAN

BOTTLED BY

J. CLIFFORD WILKINSON

SOLE AGENTE-

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road Contral.

#ĦN WEл0483~› † PRICE, $3 FER MONTH.

&

WALSH, LD.

INSURANCE

EVERY FACILITY

SMALL BOAT SAILING, by E. F. Kright $4.50 In connection with Life Assurance Business is WHITAKER'S ELECTRICAL ENGINEER'S

THAT BALD SPOT

KELLY

Will grow bigger and bigger unless you use a remedy that will take away the cars of bair THE DRUM- WAVE ISLAND AND falling out.

$3.00 POOKET BOOK; Edited by K.

Edgeumbe 2.25 THE Boy's HANDY BOOK: DELIGHTFUL AND USEFUL RECREATIONE, by 2,70

D. C. Board...

3,00

IM

5.25

QUININE HAIR TONIC

Is new life to dying hair. It cures itching scalp and takes the fever out. It removes the cause of dandruff and stops the hair falling. No preparation can do more to produce a luxuriant econd of now hair.

PRICE $1.50 LARGE BOTTLE.

Your money back if you are not satisfied.

WATKINS LIMITED.

CHEMISTS AND DRUG ISTS,

THE APOTHECARIES HALL

Telephone No. 75.

WATKINS BUILDING. Telophone 344

BURGUNDIES,

OTHER VRASKS OF THE CHINA COAST, by B. Naen... LE CHEMIN DE LA GLOIRE, by Georges

Ohuet

E. G. M. TENNIS RACQUETS, DOHERTY'S TENNIS RACQUETS. 9.50 SANDOW'S DEVELOI ER.

SANDOW'S 'GRIP" DUMBBELLS. 9.50 CRAVEN MIITURE.

DICTIONARY OF CONTEMPORARY ENG- LISH QUOTATIONS, by H. Swan THE MIDDLE EASTERN QUESTION: SOME POLITICAL PROBLEMS OF INDIAN DEFENCE, by V, Chirol

....15:00 TAR BACK BLOCKS OF CHINA, EXPERI

ENCES AMONG THE CHINESH, LOLOS, TIBETANS, by R. Logan Jook, F.G.S.; Istratel... SOCIAL ORIGINS, by Andrew Lang; and PRIMAL LAW, by J. J. Atkinson THE METALLURGY OF STEEL, ITO MECHANICAL TREATMENT, đo., by F. W. Harbord and J. W, Wall; Irstrated

STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES. THE BURIED TEMPLE, by M.Masterlinek 4.50 MOORE'S FOUNTAIN PENS. [037 THE TEEABGES OF THE HUMBLE, by

M. Malinck Tus LIFE OF THE DEE, by M. Master-

linck

...

NERNST

ARDATH SMOKING MIXTURE. GLASGOW MIXTURE.

22.00

4.50

4.50

(Does not leuk).

WAR MATS.

CHAMPAGNES,

SHERRIES,

PORTS.

CLARETS,

HOCKS & MOSELLES,

BRANDIES,

GINS.

WHISKIES,

LIQUEURS,

BEERS & STOUT

AS CHEAT AS GAS!

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FOR FARLICULARS APPLY TO

EDM. JOHANNSEN

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

15, Queen's Road,

Bagh Hongkong, 4th March, 1904.

#33

LANE, CRAWFORD

& CO.

ANDERSON'S REGULATION

WATERPROOFS.

Brigs of 250 lbs. net $2.85 per bag or Factory NEW STYLES IN CLOTH RAINGOATS,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers

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Hongkong, 14th August, 1993.

VICTORIA CYCLE EMPORIUM Wo are Sole Agents for the following -- MONOPOLE. FUTURE, CENTAUR, and. NEW PREMIER CYCLES. Best American Machines in the Market, always on View and for Sale. Also a Large Amortment of SECOND. HAND MACHINES of various makes, nearly as good as new, at greatly reduced pricas, MOTOR CYCLES, MAIL CARTS, ... RICKSHAS FITTED WITH PNEUMATIC TYKES AND BALL BEARINGS THROUGH- OUT. Everything in the trade always kept in Stock. First-class workmanship guaranteed in all branches of the business. Re-enamelling a peciality.

MCKIEDY & CO., 260a]

-43 & 341, Queen's Road East,

FOR SALEM

"OUSE BOAT, 42 fests long; Copper

Offers may be sent to

lying off King's slip

Cars of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1904.

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MERCHANT NAVY NAVY BOILED

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RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING

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UMBRELLAS AND LEGGINGS.

CABIN TRUNKS SUIT CASES. HOLDALLS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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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 Stooks with the undersigned--

SUPERB OLD COGNAC,

$23.50 PER DOZ.

Distinguished by Four Stars on the label.

& SONE ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $18.50 per dos.

Less old than the above

CANVAS

ARNHOLD, KARBERO & CO.

Sola Arenta

FOR SALE.

HOUSE No. 4, STEWART TERRACE, PRAK. Five Rooms and Offices, with FURNITURE.

Also

The large CROQUET LAWN above the Terrace (about 20,000 square foot) with equip. ment.

Nominal CROWN RENT.

Price: $19,000, of which two-thirds can remain on mortgage, p

For Further Particulars, apply to--

TURNER & CO. Hongkong. 22nd March, 1904.

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

619

A FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated naar

the Bauke and Principal Offices.

Excellent Cuisine and Wines,

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

throughout.

Special Rates for Tourists.

Launch Barvico for Guests. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 31st October, 1902,

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL.

ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON.

35 Bedrooms, excellently furnished, Bath to each room,

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.00 PER CASE.

THE BLITE OF WHISKY-

THE PALL MALE,"

$21 PER DUZ.

11 Years old: the finest quality shipped.

Each bottle bears an Analyst's certifies e.

C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPE JIAL BLEND-WHISITY, $11.00 PER DOz.

Very soft. palatable, and mature. EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS.

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

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

DOURO PORT. $15.00 PER DOZ.

A spe, full, and fruity wine.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$20 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$17.00 PER BOZ.

J

A natural and most pleasant wine to the taste

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

D.O.M., $41.75 PER DOZ. QUARTS. $43.75 PER 2 02. PINTS,. THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PEIOF

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

W. BREWER & CO.

29 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

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COTTAM & CO.

LATEST NOVELTIES IN NECKWEAR.

HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.

THE

LAHMEYER

ELECTRICAL

LONDON,

AND

afforded by

THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

ONE

NE of the largest and wealthiest of the Provident Institutions of the United Kingdom. Forms of application and all information will be promptly afforded on application to

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DODWELL & CO., LD.,

Agents

HOTELS.

HONGKONG HOTEL

A FIRST-CLASS HOTEL IN EVERY RESPEOT Elegantly Furnished Reading. Drawing Music, Ping-pong and Smoking Rooms. Private Bar and Two Billiard Rooms for

Hotel Residents:

Dining Accommodation fer 300 persons. Private and Special Dining Rooms

European Chef and Indion Curry Cook. Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms with European

Matron in attendance.

Ladies' Cloak Room.

Hydraulic Elevators to each Floor. Bedroom Accommodation-131 rovina,

Electric Lighting throughout. Electrio Fans

in Roems, if required.

Hot and Cold Water throughout,

Wires and Groceries specially imported by

the Hotel Co.

Wines cooled by Hotel refrigerators.

Hotel Linon washed on Premises by

machinery.

Fire Extinguishing Mains and Emergency.

Exits on every floor,

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CO. ED..

ELECTRIZITAETS ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT VORM.

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

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

KODAKS,

FILMS,

MODERATE CHARGEBI. NO EXTRAS!

H. HAYNES,

Manager,

THE

PEAK HOTEL.

Admirably Situated. Sheltered from th North-East Mousoon and Open to the South

West Monaco

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AND

ACCESSORIES.

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.

GOOD WORK, PROMPT RETURN.

LONG, HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS STORE,

174, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 31st December, 1903.

Fa38

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.

ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT.

SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOB:

THE ALLGEMEINE ELECTRICITATS GESELLSCHAFT, BE \LIN. MESSES. KOERTING BROS., HANNOVER.

THE COMPANY OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY, BERLIN.] MESSRS, MIX & GENEST, BERLIN.

PRIVATE ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLAN. 9 A SPECIALI) Y' Fully detailed Estimates drawn up free of charge apon application to the above. Hongkong 3rd December, 1903,

ELECTRIC LIGHT

A COVERED

GANGWAY LEADS

FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS

INTO THE HOTEL.

Tolephone No. 29.

Town Office: 7, DUDDELL STREET.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

1914

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms.

Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms Hot and Cold Water throughout.. Eletrically Lighted. Electric Fans (it

required).

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

For Terms, &c., apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 10th June 1903.

[$318

"BOA VISTA" (HOTELSANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA)

MACAO

HAS buen re-opened under Europeau 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 of a few days rest and quiet,

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the istorical 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 thoso centres,

Cable Address" Boavista," For Terms, apply to K2241

THE MANAGER

MACAO

333

AND

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

EDM. JOHANNSEN,

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Foster's Electrical Engineer's Pocket

Book

794 !! ...$17,00 Electrical Enginoor's Messuring Instra

mants, by PaET...

8.00

The Back Blocks of China, by Lagan

Jack

9.00

Precautions Against Plague, Maluria,

and Cholera.

... $0.15 The Directory and Chronicle for China,

Japan, &o....

10.00 and 6.00 | A329] The South China Directory Hongkong

and Canton

2,00

Set of Dickens' Works in 15 Vols.***

17.00

Korea, by Angus Hamilton

13.00

Gorilla Hunters, by Ballantyne

0.45

Japan, by Hartshorne; 2 Vols.

... 18,50

Trail of the Dead, by Robinson

1.75

The Great Crusade (Fiscal Policy): an

Alphabet for Everybody

The Cardinal's Pawn, by Montgomery 0.99 On Satan's Mount, by Tilton

17

PL.A

3.90

The Story of Tonti, by Catherwood Little Joan, by Strange Winter

1.66

1.75

10.70

Stella Trogskins, by Rider Haggard

NEW STOCK.

1.75

Dining-room and Cuisine nnder atric supervision.

Via Eastern Telegraph Social Code

European and American Wines, Spirits, and Mackrow's Naval Architect's Naval Beers.

POOL AND BILLIARDS: -- English, American and Manila. Newspapers on

Terms: $4 to $10,00 per day.

R. MATTHAEY, Proprietor.

Wongkong, 6th May, 1903.

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Pocket Book

Clark's Mechanical Engineer's Pocket

Book...

5.25 THE NEW POPULAR BALL TARGET.

GAME. HALMA. RACE GAMES. PLAYING CARDS.

Chinese Foropiain, by Gulland; 2 Vels.... 17.00 Gillispie's Surveying, 2 Vols....

17.00 Whitaker's Almanack

0.90 and 2.20 Boy's Annual, Surplus Stock; Quite Now,

Reduced to

5,00

GAMES OF ALL KINDS.

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10, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL.

CONFECTIONERY !!!

THE CHOICEST AND LARGEST VARIETY, FROM PARIS AND LONDON.

MARRONS GLACES, CRYSTALLISED FRUITS.

TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.

KMAS PLUM PUDDINGS.

DATES, PIGS, RAISINS, ALMONDS and NUTS. STILTON, CHEDDAR, GÖRGONZOLA, ROQUEFORT, CAMENBERT, CHEESE SAVOIE, CREAM CHEESE, MACLAREN'S and YOUNG AMERICAN

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YORK HAM and BEST ENGLISH BACON.

TOYS, TOYS, DECORATIONS ɛp₫ CANDLES FOR XMAS TREES.

G. GIRAULT.

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CANTON

HOTELS.

A LITTLE CHANGE.

HE Round Trip from HONGKONG

to MAÇÃO, thence to CANTON and back to

Hongkong, will be found interesting and

enjoyable

WM FARMER,

Proprietor.

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