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"D. C. L." GINS.

OLD TOM... £8.50 Per Dozen.

DRY

SOLE AGENTO;

8.50

H. PRICE & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

No. 14,825 +=BAFQB-# #I+AƒÆ*+=★★ HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 1905.

WATSON'S

HOUSEHOLD

AMMONIA

FOR THE BATH, TOILET AND HOUSEHOLD.

An Elegant Preparation. Delicately Perfumed. Promotes a healthy action of the skin, counter. acts all effects of perspiration, and is as refreshing and invigorating to the system as a Turkish Bath.

A. S. WATSON & CO.. LIMITED.

HE HONGKONG DISPENSARY

JAPAN

MITSUI BUSSAN

COALS.

KAISHA

(MITSUI & CO)

HEAD OFFICE:-1, BURCOL-CHO, TONYO. LONDON BRANCH:-34, Jums Šrast, E.C. HONGKONG BRANCH-PAINOR'S BUILDINGS, ICH HOUGH STERKT

OTHER BRANCHES

New York, San Francisco, Harburg, Borabay, Singapore, Seuraaya, Manila, Amay, Shangha

Chefoo, Cientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthar, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kure, Shimonoseki, Moji, Wakamatan Karatan, Nagasaki, Kuchinotsu, Sabo, Maidura Miike, Hakodate, Taipeh, to.

Telegraphic Address "MITSUI" (A.B.C. and A 1 Coông) CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Emporial Japanese Navy add Arsenals and the State Railways; Prindlpa! Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.

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CUTLER, PALMER

1

&

CO.'5

*SPECIAL BLEND"

WHISKY

A Blend

of Selected

Distillations of the

Finest Scotch Whiskies.

$10.50 Por Case.

SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Mike, Tagawa, Yamano and Ida--Coal Mines; and SOLE AGENTS for Hokoka, Hondo, Kanads, Fujicotana, Mameda, Mannoura, Onours Otsuji,

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S. MINAMI, Manager. Hongkong.

PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES

OF

HAIG & HAIG, LD.. DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.

3 Star, SPECIAL The finest of all "Peg" WHISKIES at

... 13.00 ...82207

5 Star, LIQUEUR-Exquisite, best in the World for Club or Private uso at

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1299

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.

SCOTLAND'S BEST.

WATSON'S (DUNDEE)

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong. (abs

AGENTS:

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Coaks 375 lbs. net $4.75 per cask ex Factory. In Bags 200 tbs. ast $2.50 per beg ez Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, lat October, 1905,

NOTICE.

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GEO. FENWICK & CO. LD.. Engineere

&c, ore open to receive OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANCHAI PROPERTY, comprising portions of Marino Lots Nes, 31 and 38; approximate ures 43,000 agazre foot.

For further particulars spply to the Company, Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.

IEN TING.

SURGEON DENTIST,

No. 10, DAGUILAR

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No. 10" SCOTCH.

BOTTLED IN H. M. CUSTOMS DUNDEE.

WATKINS, LIMITED,

CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS,

AND

AERATED WATEE MANUFACTURERS,

(Crown Brand.)

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HIRANO..

THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE EAST. THE HIRANO MINERAL WATER CO., LD., KOBE.

AGENTS: F. BLACKHEAD & CO. (1965

Hongkong, 16th Angust, 1995,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW GOODS FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS NOW ARRIVING.

STREET

TERMS VERY MODERATE.

Consultation Free

GROUND FLOOR

Hongkong, 21st September, 1905.

2174

DR. M. H. CHAUN,

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING, HOSIERY, &c.

HARDWARE, LECTRO-PLATE, CUTLERY, GLASSWARE. CRICKET, TENNIS, FOOTBALL, HOCKEY & CROQUerGear. GROCERIES, WINES AND SPIRITS.

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THE latest Method of the AMERICAN 1ST FLOOR-PIANOS AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, MUSIC, &c. TSYSTEME DENTISTRY.

37, Das Vœux ROAD CENTRAL.

From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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Hongkong, 4th September, 1905.

AVID CORSAR & SON'S

MERCHANT NAVY

NAVY BOILED

LONG FLAX

B

TAILORING.

GENERAL OFFICES.

2ND FLOOR-FURNISHING, UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, BEDSTEADS.

Br

CANVAS ELEVATOR

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.

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TARPAULING

Sole Agents.

'TUINART PERE & FILS. REIMS,

Established 1719,

CHAMPAGNE OROWERS AND

SHIPPERS.

Ship only the Finest Quality

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LAUTS, WEGENER & CO

Bole Arauta.

Hongkong, 17th May, 1905.

192

SUN FAT & CO.

MANUFACTUERES AND DEALERS IN

LADIES

AND CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, SILES, PONGRES,

GEACH LINES, SHAWLS, HANDKERCHIEFS, BLANKETS, TRCNN,

BONY FUERITORE AND FANCY GOODS. No. 82, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Any Order Promptly Attended To. Hongkong, 12th January, 1905,

QUAN WAH & CO.

GRANITH AND MARBLM MERCHANTS. EXPORTERS AND CONTRACTORS.

Bole Agents of

QUAN TAY & CO., Lime Manufacturer. All descriptions of GRANITE AND MARBLE YOR EXPORT. Bealers in GRANITE and MARBLE

MONUMENTS Prices & Estimates on Application, No. 1, QUBEs's Roan Fast, Hongkong, 17th January, 1905,

11682

HOUSEHOLD LINEN, &c.

LADIES' COSTUMES, BLOUSES, SKIRTS, HATS, RAIN-

COATS, UMBRELLAS, SUNSHADES, &c.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO. Hongkong, 28th September, 1905.

MOSELLES

FROM

DEINHARD & CO., COBLENTZ.

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THE FASHIONABLE WINES OF THE MOMEST ARE MOSELLES BOTH STILL AND SPARKLING; WE HAYH IN STOCK AT THE MOMENT:

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$20.00 $18.00

伍奔襪 藐三十月十年五零百九千—英港香

CHUN SENG.

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ALL NEW GOODS IN STOCK.

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W. BREWER & CO.

23 & 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

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Exploration, by Turner

Henry Furniss at Home The Fremier's Daughter...

Emerson's Works, “Poems"

The Maid of the River, by Mrs. Campbell

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1.75

1.50

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4.70

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Mrs. Alemere's Elopement, by Marriott Unicode--Social Telegraph Codo

1.75 1.90

2.90

+1

GUEST, WEDDING, and MENU

CARDS.

0,60

GEW & CLINCH PAPER CLIPS.

8,00

(35

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CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

OF

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHED 1815.

BRANDY

J

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Per Case,

$22.50

20.00

16.75

WHISKY, PALL MALL

20.00

JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND -

12.50

C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL

BLEND

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

59

DOURO

SHERRY, AMOROSO

LA TORRE BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

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THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

SIEMSSEN & CO..

'D. C. L."

PURE SCOTCH WHISKY

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BOLE AGENTS;

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12, QUEEN'S ROAD,

PRICE, PER MONTH.

HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

471

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Lining accommodation for 300 persons.

131 Bedrooms

Elogantly Furnished Reception Koome.

Private Bar and Billiard Tonnis for Hotel

rosidonta,

Hydraulic Lifts to ench Floor."

Electric Lighting and Fane

Every Comfort.

Ladics' Afternoon Tea Reemia,

Ledion Cloak Rooms.

Matron in attendance.

Charges Moderate, and No Bxmas.

A. F, DAVIES,

Acting Manager,

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms.

Private Bar and Bifliard-Rooms Hot and Cold Water throngaont. Electrically Lighted,

required).

Electric Fans it

Electrio Passenger Elevator to each foor. Table D'Hote at separate tables.

For Terme, &c., apply to the

MANAGER, Hongkong. 24th July, 1905,

CONNAUGHT HOTEL.

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FIRST CLASS HOTEL Sitanted nea

the Banks and Principal Officex. Excellent Cuisine and Wides.

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

Special Estes for Touriste, Launch Service for Guests. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER. Hongkong, 31st October, 1902.

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A most pleasant retreat for these desirous of

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THIS

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THE

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THE

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IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THEERT BOAT CO., LD., is prepared to supply

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THE

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DIRECTORY AND CHRONICLE

FOR 1905

Complate Edition Small

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NOW READY. ·

A TAELD OF THE

RATES OF EXCHANGE AT HONGKONG

for Demand Drafts on London on the day of or preceding the Departure of the English Mails | also Table of Yearly Approximate Averages

FOR 31 YEARS. FROM 1874 TO 1904.

..... Price $2 Cach. On Sale at the "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE, or Local Booksellers.

Hongkong, 11th May, 1905.