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POMRIL

PURE NON-ALCOHOLIC

APPLE JUICE.

Invaluable for Stontuess and

Diabetes

Per dos. quaria......$2.25 Pardoz. plats...... 4.63

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen'a Road Central

No. 14,462

Page

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

琥弍╋陸百肆千肆萬盛第日党初月柒年十猪光 HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 1904. 肆拜禮 號船月捌肆百九仟登英港香

WATSON'S PRICKLY

HEAT LOTION

IS A FIRST-RATE PREPARATION

IT AT ONCE RELIEVES THE SKIN

CALDBECK. MACGREGOR & CO.

IRRITATION AND PRODUCES A Telephone No 75. SOOTHED. QUIET FEELING.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

LONDON:-RANGOON STREET, CRUTCHED FRIARS.

GLASGOW:-ST. ENOCH SQUARE.

SHANGHAI -FUOCHOW ROAD. SINGAPORE:-RAFFLES QUAY,

AND

AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE EAST,

A. S. WATSON & CO. HONGKONG-15, QUEEN'S ROAD,

LIMITED,

MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS.

ESTABLISHED AD. 1841.

(+1331

CUTLER, PALMER

& Co.'s

PRICE $11,00 PAR Dozes-

NET

"SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Blend

Balented Distillations of the

Finest Bootch Whiskies

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong. [846] VICTORIA CYOLE EMPORIUM

6th August, 1904.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON IN 1815,

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

CANTONESE MADE EASY: A Book

OF SIMPLE SENTENCES IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT, WITH FREE. AND LITERAL TRANSLATIONS, AND DIRECTION FOR RENDERING OF EPOLISH GRAMMATICAL FORMS IN CHINESE: 3rd Ed. Revised and Enlarged; PART I, 1y J. DYER BALL...

***

LE MASQUE D'AMOUR. MADAME DE

FZBSDOSE, by D. Lasneur

ITALIAN VERMOUTH Fbe culy Reliable Biard is MARTINI ROSSI

BUCOLESORI

MARTINI SOLA & CO.

AGENTS

FI. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road Central

PRICE, $3 PER MONTH,

INSURANCE

THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. (ESTANLISHED 1825.)

THE Accumulated Funds of the Company

are nearly

£11,000,000,

and the amual revenue is at the rate ol

£ABOO

PER DAY.J

DODWELL & CO., L.D.,

THE CROSSING, by Winston Churchill... $1.75 SIR MORTIMERE, by Mory Johnstone

1.75

$3.00

LIFE IN A GARRISON Town (Novel Suppressed by the German Govern- ment), by Lt. Dilee FORT AMITY, by Quiller Coneli THE HUNCHBACK OF WESTMINSTER, by

W. Le Quent

1.75 1.76

1.75

035

"

AN INDEX TO THE STREETS, HOUSES AND LEASED LOTS Or V:CTORIA, VICTORIA PEAK, AND KOWLOON, by BRUCE SHEPHERD; 2nd Ed. Revised and Eularged. PRACTICAL SANITATION; A HANDBOOK

... 17,50 FOR SANITARY INSPECTORS ARD OTHERS, by Gro. Reid, M.D.... NOTES ON STRATEGY AND MILITARY HISTORY, by Capt. H. T. Russell MODERY BUSINESS METHODS: IMPORT AND EXPORT TRADE, by Hooper and Grafism PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN BY

THE SIRDAR'S OATH, by 13. Milford

1.75

THE GEBAT PROCONSUL, by 8. C. Greer BROKE OF COVENDEN, by J, C. Snaith UN REVEL, by J. de La Brete L'AUTRE ROUTE, by C. Nisson

1.75

1.75

245

2.25 1612-31

Agents.

2.25

5.20

$.50

A L'ASSOUT DE LA VIE, by M. A. de

Bovet LA FANLUE DES TRONES, by J. Hoche LES CHERIS, by Gyp

HOTELS.

2,25

25

2.25

2.70

JAPANESE METHODS...

3.90

PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR CHILDREN BY

JAPANESE METHODS.

3.90

JAPANESE PHYSICAL TRAINING, by

H. J. Hancock

3.90

[C.P. & Co.'s INVALIDS' FORT MONTE CARLO FACTS AND FALLACIES,

$21 PER DOZ.

This fine Wine is old, soft, and of grand favour. Bos analysis and certificate by Professor Cossall.

by Sir H. S. Maxim... THE BITANSION OF Russia, 1915-1920,

by F. H. Skrine..

3.90

THE VANGUARD: A TALE OF KOREA, by

J. S. Gale. THE HOUSEWIFE'S WHAT'S WHAT, by

M. Davies

4.70

3.75

THE DAILY MAIL" SPECIAL WAR MAP. 0.80.

2,50

STANFORD'S NEW MAP OF THE SEAT

OF WAR.

$5.00.

A fine, full, and fruity wine.

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, $23.60 PER DOZ. Distinguished by Four Stars on tho labal,

ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $18,50 per dos.

Lass 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 shipped, Each bottle bears an Analyst's certifica e.

We are Sole Agents for the following:--| MONOPOLE, FUTURE, CENTUR, and NEW PREMIER CYCLES. Bost American Maobines in the Market, always on View and for Sale. Alsea Large Assortment of SECOND- HAND MACHINES of various makes, nearly as good as now, at greatly reduced prices. MOTOR CYCLES," MAIL CARTS, RICKSHAS FITTED WITH PNEUMATIC C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPE JIAL: TYRES AND BALL BEARINGS THROUGH- OUT. Everything in the trails always kept in Block. First-class workmanship guaranteed in all branches of the business. Ke-enamelling a #geotality.

H. 8. ABDOOLA,

43 & 34a, Queen's Rosal East. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT. Ceska of 375 lbs, not 35.00 per Cask ax Factory. Br.ge of 250 lbs. not $3.00 (per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers,

Ho

[a1451

r, 1st August, 1904. THE JAPAN LAUNDRY COMPANY,

HE

REORGANISATION.

BLEND WHISKY,

$11.00 PER DOZ.

Very saft, palatable, and mature, EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS

DOURO PORT, $15.00 PER DOZ.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$20 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$17.00 PER DOZ.

2.10

Fa33

CO.

GREATER AMERICA, by A, B, Colquhonn;

With Maps ... THE LOVER'S DICTIONARY, CONTAINING: SUPERSTITIONS, OMENA, CURIOER COURTING AND LOVE CUSTOMS, DREAMS, FORTUNE TELLING, &C.. &c....

HONGKONG HOTEL

1250A FinEST-CLASS HOTEL IN EVERY RESPECT

THE RUSSO JAPAN WAR; Parts 1 & 2; Fully Illustrated with Maps and Coloured Plates $1.25 Each.

LANE, CRAWFORD &

LADIES' WHITË UNDER SKIRTS,

LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIAL

Elegantly Furnished Reading, Drawing Music, Ping-pong and Smoking Rooms. Private Bar and Two Billiard Rooms for

Hotel Residents.

Dining Accommodation for 300 persons, Private and Special Dining Rooms.

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

Matron in attendance.

Ladies' Clenk Room.

Hydraulio Elevators to each Floor. Bedroom Accommodation-131 rooms. Electric Lighting throughout Electrio Fans

in Rooms, if required.

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Wines and Groesties specially imported by

the Hotel Co.

Wines cooled by Hotel refrigerators. Hotel Linen washed on Promises by

machinery.

Fire Extinguishing Mains and Emergency

Exits on every floor.

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MODERATE CHARGES) [No EXTEAS!

H. HAYNES,

Manager.

THE

PEAK HOTEL.

Admirably Situated. Bheltored from North-Enet Monsoon and Open to the Sonth West Monso

A COVERED

FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS INTO THE HOTEL.

Town Office: 7, DUDDILI STREET.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

ARE NOW SHOWING

LATEST SHAPES, NEW DESIGNS.

A natural and must pleasant wine to the taste

LADIES' RAINCOATS.

NEWEST MATERIALS, SMARTEST STYLES, Hongkong, Sth July, 1904.

Bda

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR....

D.O.M.,

$41.75 PER DOZ. QUARTS. $43.75 FEB 2 poz. PINTS. THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRIOF

AGENTS-SIEMSSEN & CO.. HONGKONG.

E. C. WILKS & CO., MARINE SURVEYORS.

CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND NAVAL ARCHITECTS.

COLLISIONS AND DAMAGES SURVEYED,

BALYAGE WORK UNDERTAKEN.

Hature Company Lave already won great admiration from all their customers, the work being excellently done. A Now Scheme has recently been introduced, and the work is done quickly and satisfactorily. Excellent laundry- men have just arrived from Japan. Charges moderate. Special attention is directed to washing and ironing. Orders will be executed promptly. Hot Office No. 23, Caine Road, Agents for Messrs, ALLEN & SONS ELECTRICAL PLANT and CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS. Branch Office, No. 201, Mongkokisai Street. L. NAKAGAKT, Manager'.

SHIP DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED.. Agents for the CONSTRUCTION and SALE of STEAM and MOTOE-LAUNCHES, CoNTRACTS for NEW TONNAGE on reasonable terms with first-class builders. A large stock of Canadian ASBESTOS and ASUNTOCEL GOODS Kept.

Hongkong. 23rd July, 1901.

JUST ESTABLISHED:

Telephone No. 467.)

WING SUN & CO,

11798

Hongkong, 1st May, 1904.

No. 54, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Fromises Formerly Ocenpied by Mossrs. C. J. Gaupp & Co)

HIGH-CLASSTAILORS & OUTFITTERS, SHIRT & BREECHES MAKERS. Fit, Quality, Workmanship Guaranteed.

Prices Very Moderate.

Now Showing:-New Lot of Straw Hats, Felt Hats, Panamas, Umbroilas, Walking Sticks, Boots and 9hous, &c., &c., &c.

Inspection Invited.

Hongkong, 6th August, 1904,

CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

245

Telegram Address "MARINEWORK," Telephone No. 358.

PO CHEUNG & CO.

昌寶

14, QUEEN'S HOAD, CENTRAL.

FURNISHERS AND UPHOLSTERERS.

GENERAL DOMESTIC GOODS, &c., &C.

[a1153

CHAIRS, GLASSWARE AND CROCKERY HIRED OUT AT

A

MOMENT'S NOTICE.

(1912

Hongkong, 22nd July, 1904.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated neur

the Bauls and Principal Oficos.

Excellent Cuisine and Wines.

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

Special Itates for Tourists.

Launel Service for Guests.

For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER,

[44

Hongkong, 1st October, 1902.

CARLTON

HOUSE.

10, 105 HOUSE ROÄD.

FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Cool Rooms, Elaborately Furnished, Com

ort of Residouts and the Cuisine a specialty.

For terms apply-

KODAKS,

TELEPHONE 400.

FILMS,

AND

[a1708

ACCESSORIES.

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN.

GOOD WORK, PROMPT RETURN.

LONG, HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS STORE,

B. F. HOWARD,

Lesser and Manager.

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1904.

[1621

Hongkong, 21st December, 1903.1

[a38

ARNHOLD. KARBERG & CO.

LARGE STOCK

OF

ENQUIRIES SOLICITED.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1904,

W. BREWER & CO.

23 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

...$21.00

Brassey's Naval Aunaal... The Year Book of Photography

· 10,50 | Academy Pictures; 4 Paris 25.00 A.B.C. Cude; 5th Ed:

4.60 Blakespeare's Songs ...

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS. Fishing; 2 Vols, by Hatchinson ... Cricket, by Hutotrisson Canningham's Dock Engineering... Molesworth's Pocket Book; Just Out ... Pears' Excyclopeitis.

7-7

Telephone No. 29.

th

GANGWAY LEADS

a014

a333

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

..$13,00-

0.80

3,60

19.50 1.90

0.90 A Diary of the Russo-Japanese War; with Maps and Illustrations, Parts I to 6 ready at

Set of Dickens' Works, Complete; 15 Vols. 17.60 The Sailor's Pocket Book...

The Chian Martyrs of 1900, by Forsyth China from Within, by Davenport... COPTING PRESSES, All Sizes, SANDOW'S DEVELOPERS.

0,51

6.00 A Consummate Scoundrel

... 0,60 each

1.75

4.60 Captain Kettle

AT#

0.80

Ay

As We Forgive Theni

བས་

1.75

The Trail of the Serpent, by Braddon

-0.45

A Regged Messenger

1.75

TENNIS GOODS.

The Main Chance

1.76

CRICKET GEAR.

A Garden of Lies

1.75

fal3

PLAYING CARDS.

£

THE FATSHOLES TYPEWRITER."

A MATTER OF TASTE

The people who appreciate our Soda Water mest are particular people--these that can detect the slightest deviation from goodness and purity.

It is these "duiky" people who are best pleased with our Soda-its flavor, its richness, its perfection.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-RooLES.

Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms

Hot and Cold Water thronglivet.

Eletrically Lighted. Electrin Fans (if

required).

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

For Terms, &c., apply to the-

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 10th June 1903. MACAO

[+1800

AND

CANTON

HOTELS.

A LITTLE CHANGE.

E Round Trip from HONGKONG

to MACAO, thence to CANTON and back to

Hongkong, will be found interesting a d

It is antively a matter of taste" with the people who say that our Soda is the best in towo. enjoyable

WATKINS LIMITED,

CHEMISTS, AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS,

APOTHECARIES' HALL, WATKINS BUILDING.

At CANTON, SHANGHAI, HANKOW and PEKING.

THE

LAHMEYERN

[*37

ELECTRICAL CO.. LD..

LONDON

AND

ELECTRIZITAETS ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT VORM. W. LAHMEYER & CO., FRANKFURT A/M.

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to-

SIEMSSEN & CO., BOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

WM. FARMER,

Proprister.

T-1362

"BOA VISTA (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO

TAB besz re-opened under European management Bud most strict supervision sa to food, cleanliness, and hygiens 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 (as. Heungshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamer to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.

Cable Address" BOAVISTA. For Terms, apply to

(3568224)

THE MANAGER