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POMBIL

PURE NON-ALCOHOLIC

APPLE JUICE

Invaluable for Stoutaess and

Diabotea.

Per doz. quarts....$7.25 Per dos, pinta....... 4.fi H. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Road Central.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

ITALIAN VERMOUTH

The only Reliable Brand is

MARTINI ROSSI

SUCCESSORI

MARTINI SOLA E CO,

AGENTS--

FI. PRICE & CO.,

12, Queen's Bend Contral

No. 14,534 +ZAR7B86# #œ+A24+2** HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1904. # #=16+4071ŃCARE PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMITED.

THE LEADING CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS IN THE FAR EAST,

THE LARGEST AND CARRYING NEWEST STOCKS OF EVERY RE. QUIREKENT KNOWN IN THE TRAD B

THE

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

ESTABLISHED 28 LONDON IN 1815.

SELPFERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS,

Their Brands are favourably known all over the World.

The following are some of their Slooks with the undersigned 1—

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

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

HONGKONG DISPENSARY. ANOTHER FINECOGNAC, $18.50 per doz,

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO

Have been appointed

SOLE AGENTS

FOR TAN

E SHOH

CELLAR"

OLD

BLEND

WHISKY.

The Brand of the

OLD

COACHING DAYS -"

Price Per 1 Doz Bot, $14.00

"WHITE

1 Flasks 8.00

#

1

5.00

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CUTLER,

2 Gallon Jar 14,00

PALMER

& COS

PRICE $11.00 pzz DOZEN

NET

SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Leag old than the above.

IMPERIAL BRANDY

$12.00 PER CASE.

THE ELITE OF WHISKY-

THE "PALL MALI,"

$21 PEB DOZ.

11 Years old: the finest quality shipped.

Each bottle bears an Analyst's certifices.

C. P. & Co.'s OWN SPECIAL

BLEND WHISKY,

$11.00 PER DOZ.

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

E. C. WILKS & CO..

CONSULTING! MABINE AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS |

MARINE AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.

SHIP-DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTION.

ENGINES, PUMIS AND ELECTRIC MOTIVE POWER FOR FACTORIES,

POWER INSTALLATIONS, &c.

MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL REPAIR WORK, &c. Agente for Meszre, W. H. ALLEN & SON'S ENGINEERING and ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. Agents for H, W. Jo's Astaros Gupps,

Cable Address "MARINEWORK," Hongkong.

Telephone No. 358.

12, Beaconsfield Arcade, Hongkong,

Hongkong, 24th August, 1904,

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A line, full, and fruity wine.

DOURO PORT, $15.00 PER noz.

AMOROSO SHERRY,

$20 PER DOZ.

LA TORRE SHERRY,

$17.00 PER Doz.

A natural and most pleasant wine to the taste

BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR-

D.O.M.,

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

Very soft, paintable, and mature, EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS THEY ARE UNEQUALLED AT THE PRICE

AGENTE SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.

KUPPER PILSENER BEER.

NERNST

NERNST ELECTRIC LIGHT.

BEAUTY OF ILLUMINATION COMBINED WITH GREAT ECONOMY

AS CHEAP AS GASI

FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO

EDM, JOHANNSEN

Li

OR

SIEMSSEN & CO.

550

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

FORT AMITY, by Q....

اول الام

-

JUST PUBLISHED.

HOW TO SPEAK CANTONESE; 50 CON. VERSATIONS IN CANTONES Colloquial; WAH THE CHINESE CHARACTER. FRNE LITERAL TRANSLATIONS, ROMANIZED FELLING WITH TONIC AND DIACRITICAL MARKS, &c.; 3rd Edition Revised; by J. DYER BALL... $5.00

GOD'S GOOD MAN, by MARIE

CORELLI *.

THE LAST HOPE, by H. S. Merriman INCOMPARABLE BELLAIRS, by A, and E.

Castle

$1.75 1.75

1.75

Tommy & Co., by Jerome K. Jerome DOUBLE HARNESS, by Anthony Hopa.... THE LORD OF CREATION, by T. W. H.

·1.75

1.75

AND

Crosland

1.75

THE MONEY GOD, by J. P. Blake

1.75

195

1,75

THE PERADVENTURES

OF PRIVATN

PAGETT, by Major Drury

1.75

TRE CHINESE GOVERNMENT, A

MANUAL CHINESE TITLES CATEGORICALLY ARRANGED AND EXPLAINED, by W. F. Mayers THE NAVAL POCKET Book, by Sir W.

Laird Clowes

6.50 THE CONQUEST OF DEATH, by H.Wilmans 3,00 MAETIN'S UP-TO-DATE TABLES I WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND COINAGE MODERN COMMERCIAL PRACTICE, WITH

CORRESPONDENCE, by F. Heelis · 1.50 PHILIPS MILITARY MAP OF

MANCHURIA AND KOREA... 17.00

4.50

1,90

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Draman's Commercial HANDWRITING

AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR SELF INSTRUCTION

1.60 THE MAN CHRIST JRADS. A LIFE OF

CHRIST, by W. J. Dawson

3.00

PNEUMATIC PLAYING CARDS.

INJ

THE LEADING BEER IN THE FAR EAST.

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

SOLE AGENTS,

CALDBECK. MACGREGOR & CO.

Telephone No 75.

Blet Selented Distillations of the Finest Scotch Whisl len

15, QUEEN'S ROAD.

Hongkong, 26th October, 1904,

PHOTO SUPPLIES

GOOD WORK,

PROMPT

RETURN.

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong. a46 DEVELOPING

THE WINE GROWERS'

SUPPLY CO.

ADE MAND

RONALD RENNIE'S WHISKIES.

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Green Seal...

*

"

$12 per dos. Perfection... .. $14 por doz. Finest Liqueur.................... $16 por doz,

BARRETTO & CO., Agents,

Nos. 22 & 24, Bank Buildings

Queen's Road.

JUST ESTABLISHED: Telephone No. 467.)

WING SUN & CO.,

No. 54, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Premises Formerly coupied by Mosste.

C. J. Gaupy & Co.)

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

Prices Very Moderate.

Now Showing:-Latest Flannel Suitings,

AND PRINTING

UNDERTAKEN.

UP-TO-DATE DARK ROOM

FITTED WITH ELECTRIC LIGHT AND FAN

AT THE DISPOSAL OF AMATEURS

LONG HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS STORF,

Hongkong, 15th August, 1904,

THE

LAHMEYER

17À, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

(Same Premisas as Mesura, Ah Ches).

ELECTRICAL

LONDON

AND

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CO.. LD..

ELECTRIZITAETS ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT VORM.

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

Now Stock of Ties, Straw Hats, Felt Eats FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Inepcotion Invited.

Panama, Boots and Shoes, &¤, 2o., ds.

Hongkong, 5th August, 1904.

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TD SWATOW GRASS CLOTH, SILK

回

and DRAWN THREAD WORK

DEPARTMENT.

Wholesale and retail quotations, particulaes |

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA, W. BREWER & CO.

23 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD,

and samples, will be sent free on application to LETTS DIARIES, BLOCK CALENDARS, The Unspeakable Scot.......

the above depot.

Swatow, Sth June, 1904.

CARLTON

HOTELS,

Ne. 8 & 10, ICE HOUSE ROAD.

.j

194 ....

&c..

The Coming of the King

80,90 1,7%

2160

HOUSE

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR HOME MAIL, Grest Variety.

·GOD'S · GOOD MAN, by MARIE

CORELLI... Russo-Japanese War, "Kohe Chronicle"; Part 11 (all the Back Numbers in Stock) Janes Fighting Ships 1904 The Cradle of Maddox Street... Things Japanose, by Chamberlin Collins' Gem Pocket Dictionary Manson's Tropical Diseas Holmes Ship Building; 2 Vole. Bartholomew's Pocket Atlas Madame Chrysantheme, by Loli; Illas-

trated

Presentte Mexico and Pers...each 3.90 Prescott's Ferdinand and Isabell...

3.90

$1.75

0.60 13.00 1.75

9.00 0.80 9,00 $5.00

190

1,75

Chorabare" Mathematical Tables

[1621 Darwin's Origin of Species

THESE: premises, formerly known as the THESE

Club Eintract and the Waverley Hotel, have been thoroughly renovated and furnished in excellent style as Private Family Hotels.

Cool Rooms, Comfort of Residente, and the Cuisine a spoeialty.

For forma zpply-

B. F. HOWARD, Manager." Hongkong, 7th October, 1904

THE FALCON TENNIS RACKET. Cheapest and Best in the Market. THE UNICORN TENNIS RACKET, BLACK GOT. SETS OF CRICKET FOR BOYS. CUF Our MOUNTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS,

„POST CAED ÁLBUNS.GO NEW VOLUMES:CHATTERBOX, SUNDAY, THE PRIZE, LITTLE FOLKS, BO-PEEP, CRUAS, TINY TOTS, BLACKIE'S CHILDREN ANNUAL.

AND

OTHER NEW FDITIONS BY J. DYER BALL-CANTONESE MADE EASY, PART 1, A BOOK OF SIMPLE SENTENCES IN THE CANTONRAE DIALECT, WITH FREN AND LITERAL TRANSLATIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR THE RENDERING OF ENGLISH GRAMMATICAL FORMB IN CHINESE; 3rd Edition Revised and Balurged

$3.00

THINGS CHINESE, OR NOTES CONUBCTED

WITH CHINA; Fourth Edition Revised and Enlarged AVERITABLE CHINESE ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA”

CHOCOLATES

$7.50

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A BIG CHOCOLATE DEPARTMENT. THE MOST POPULAR IN TOWN ALL KINDS OF CHOCOLATES, AT LOWEST PRICES. THE FINEST HANDSOMELY-BOXED CHOCOLATES AS WELL AS THE SIMPLEST PURE CHOCOLATES. CHOCOLATES BY THE POUND OR BY THE BOX.

SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY

DELICIOUS MIXED CHOCOLATES AND BON-BONS, JUST RECEIVED. FRESH FROM CADBURY BROTHERS, $1.00 PER FOUND,

WATKINS LIMITED,

CHEMISTS AND PERFUMERS,

WATKINS BUILDING, HONGKONG.

Telephone 344.

LANE, CRAWFORD &

TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

AUTUMN AND WINTER SUITINGS

OF THE

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CO.

LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, EXPERIENCED LONDON CUTTERS

ONLY EMPLOYED,

LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS

IN THE EAST.

SEO SPECIAL LIST,

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO. Hongkong, 31st October, 1904.

"BOA VISTA” (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO

HAB been re-opone anilor Burpees

management and most strict supervisten

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

All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of a few days rest and quiet,

Comfortablo accommodation for travellers d. paying a visit to the historical and picturesque

colony of Mucno.

Macao la 40 miles south-west of Hongkong One atomer (s.s. Hornyshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with bot! these coutras..

Cable Address" BOAVISTA.. 250 MAJOE THOMBÓN'S BRIDGE SCOREÉ “.. 0,80 |-- For Ternis, apply to 2,10

[as]

THE MANAGER.

348

CANTON HOTEL,

HO-NAM, CANTON. -

NEWLY OPENED.

SITUATED on the River Front at Ho-nam

almost facing Shamoen.. Rooms elegantly furnished, large and lofty, with Spacions Falconies. Excellent Position,

Free from Obnoxious Surrounding s.. Bost always in attendance.

Telegrama receive prompt attention. Visitors to Canton should not fail to secure accommodation before leaving Hongkong.

CHAN QUING KUEN,

Manager.

Canton, 27th October, 1004...

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INSURANCE

EVERY FACILITY

In connection with Life Assurance Business is afforded by

THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

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

DODWELL & CO., LD., a1612—4)

Agents.

HOTELS.

HONGKONG HOTEL

A FIRST-CLASS, HOTEL IN EVERT RESPECT Elegantly Furnished Reading, Drawing Musio, Ping-pong and Smoking Rooms, Private Bar and Two Billiard Booms for

Hotel Residents

Dining Accommodation for 800 persers, Private and Special Dining Rooms.

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

Matron in attendance.

Ladies' Cloak Room.

Hydraulic Elevators to each Floor. Bedroom Accommodation-131 rooms.

Electric Lighting throughout. Electric Fane

in Booms, if required."

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Wines and Groceries specially imported by

the Hotel Co.

Wines cooled by Hotel refrigerators. Hotel Linen washed on

machinery,

Premises by

Fire Extinguishing Mains and Emergency

Exits on overy floor.

adt)

MODERATE CHARGES NO EXTRAS!

H. HAYNES,

Manager,

THE

PEAK HOTEL.

Admirably Situated. Sheltered from tle North-East Monsoon and Open to the South West Monst on,

A

COVERED GANGWAY LEADS FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUS

INTO THE HOTEL,

Telephone No. 29, Town Office: 7, DUDDELL STEKET.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

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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, &o., apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 10th June-1903.

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CONNAUGHT HOUSE.

AFIRST CLASS Opal tested near the Banks and Principal Offices.

Excellent Cuisine and Wiaus..

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

Special Rates for Tourists,

Launch Service for Guests. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 31st October, 1902,

MACAO

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AND

CANTON

HOTELS.

A LITTLE CHANGE.

HE Round Trip from HONGKONGĮ THE to MACAO, ilence to CANTON and back to

Hongkong. will be found interesting and

enjoyable.

WM. FARMER,

Proprietor.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.. Casks of 3751bs.net $5.00 for Cask ex Factory. Bngs of 250 lbs, not $3.20 per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 1st September, 1904. [@1451