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ORIGINAL

CLIFFORD

WILKINSON

TABSAN

MINERAL

TANSAN GINGER ALE

Sole Agents:

WATER CO, LD,

KOLE, JAPAN,

H. PRICE & CO.,

WINE MERCHANTS,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

No. 14,882 ✯✯+A¤ATBR-# #=+=1¶+44+=#✯ HONGKONG, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 1905.

SPEC-I-A-L

BULL DOG BRAND

STOUT & ALE IN SPLITS.

A. S. WATSON & CO..

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.-

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CUTLER, PALMER

&.0075

"SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

A Blond

uf Selected

Distillations of the

Finest Scotch Whiskies.

$10.50 Por Case.

Apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY.

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PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Caske 375 lbs. not $4.75 por cask er Factory, Ia Bege 250 lbs. net 82,80 per bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers,

[+2771 Hongkong, 1st October, 1905.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE.

SEMINGTON TYPEWRITERS; now

Rinood condition.

Bargain prices.

Apply to

H. RUTTONJEE.

No. 5, D'Aguilar Street.

Hongkong, 16th December, 1905.

FOR SALE.

(284)

WO MOTOR-BOATS suitable for Olles

Work or Ferries to the Shipping.

For particulars, apply fo

MOTOR,

Care of "Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 5th December, 1905:

NOTICE.

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GEO. FENWICK & CO., LD., Engineers

&c, are open to receive OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANGHAI PROPERTY, comprising portions of Marine Lots Nos, 81 and 36; approximate aren 43,000 Bquare foot.

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

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WANTED GOOD BUSINESS MAN

to handle the CENTURY THERMAL BATH CABINET. 309,000 sold in Great Britain. Large discounts. Big profits. All advertising free Address-"COLONIAL, 250, Century House, 203/205, Regent Street, London, W.

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THE HONGKONG PROZEN FOOD

SUPPLY.

REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.”

[USTOMERS are requested to note the

following reductions in prices. Australian Smoked Mullet 50 ets per lb.

Schnapper 50 Oystem, 24 dez. bottles $1.00 per bot.

1.90

2508 Hongkong, 9th November, 1905

"

1

PURE FRESH WATER.

H

THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER. TBOAT CO., LD., is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FRESH WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck and Boilers.

Call Flag W.

~_ J. W. KEW..

Manager, Hotel Mausions, 3rd Floor.

2807

Hongkong, 8th Angust, 1905.

SUN FAT & CO.

MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN LADIES AND CHILDREN'S

...........UNDERWEAR, ·

EMBROIDERIES, Laces, BiLES, PONGEES,

GRASS LINEN, Shawls, HANDKERCHIEFS, Blanxnz9, Trunks,

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

PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES

...$12.00

22:0

-HAIG & HAIG, Ld., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679. $Star, SPECIAL-The finest of all "Peg" WHISKIES st...... 5 Star, LIQUEUR-Exquisite, best in the World for Club or Private mes at

Stop drinking rank, Emoky Staff, becauss "it comes through the 'BODA." Try Hato & Halo's WHISKIES; pure, mellow matured, non-emoky, ilelicate flavors. Once tried, preferred to all others. Sole Agents for Hongkong:

266-1

F. BLACKHEAD & Co

THE COSMOPOLITAN.

A MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

"......Everyone is bound to appreciate certainly a heterogenons collection of "The departure from the stereotypad ennons wit and wisdom, but it is the ideal of which this magazine promises.....its Far Eastern magazine, for it will pages are bright without being stocking, sober the over-spirited or brighten the Its articles are crisp, original, and wall gloomy, just as the spirit moves the written, its illustrations are artistic and reader..... Taken. all altogether THE enhance the value of the journal......

COSMOPOLITAN is brightly written. Hongkong Daily Press, 27th October, up-to-date, and entirely interesting......

Hongkong Telegraph, 29th September. 1905. .

1905,

"The praise which we gave to the first number of the COSMOPOLITAN WAY honestly be repeated in reference to the second number....There is some thing very attractivo in the unity which pervades the magazine through its being a ocean affair, and that one man being such an acute student of passing events and wielding auch a vigorous pen."-N.-C. Daily Newse, 30th October, 1005,

The many articles are well and brightly written..... thers should be little doubt of success....."-Shanghai Times, 20th September, 1905,

"......Though the language of the staff is not English, the English of Tuo COSMOPOLITAN, idiomatically and gram. matically is irreproachable."— China Gazette, 22nd September, 1905.

"......Among these are The Art of Eating, a witty and observant dis course on modera tablo manners...... It is

·

"......Le champ d'observation de notre mcavest confréra vet si vaste que nous croyons que le copie ne lui manquera

atas lai souhaitons tout le succes desirable.”—L'Echo de Chino, 20th September, 1995.

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quite a new foxture in Far Eastern journalism.... the quality of the lotterpress is well worth the hand- some setting. We have found a good deal of sound common sense in articles as well as uolittle fon and hour matters calculated to interest his Treaty ports, but in Japan": But only the foreigner in Shanghai and

Japan Chronicle, 12th October, 1905.

*... It is à very promising publication. The pictures are excellent..... cne wớn- dare how it is to be produced month after month."-Japan Daily Mail, 13th Octo- ber, 1905.

In a few months the magazine will be written for subscribers only, and you' will not be able to buy single copies.

The Christmas Number will contain about 150 pages with nearly 100 illus trations and will cost $2.00 to non-subscribers whereas subscribers will get it at the usual price of $1.00.

SUBSCRIPTION.-$6.00 for aix months plus 50 coute postage. Sub- scribers jetaing now may still get back numbers from September, but as we have only 1 copies left for September and 52 for October it will be necessary to apply at once to:-

THE COSMOPOLITAN,

35, SZECHVEN ROAD, "HANGBAI

Please note my name as a subscriber to the COSMOPOLITAN for 6 months beginning from ......

Enclosed please find 36.50.

Name of Subscriber

Aditress

Hongkong, 12th December, 1905.

THE

LAHMEYER

THE

JA NATURAL TONIC TABLE WATER BOTTLED AT

TAKARAD-

ZOKA JAPAN

TANSA

ORIGINAL CLIFFORD WILKINSON

TANSAN MINERAL WATER CO., Ln, KOBE.

Sole Agentą:

H. PRICE & CO.,

WINE MERCHANTS,

12, Queen's BoAD CENTRAL.

+A=+$$$Ã^T-HÆF PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.

USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS of newest designs.

W

FILM or PLATE CAMERAS fitted with "Ross," "Dallmayer" & "Goerz Lenses"

PLATES, PAPERS & CHEMICALS, absolutely fresh.

EASTMAN CELEBRATED KODAKS & FILMS.

E IMPORT these goods, thus enabling us to offer them at rook-bottom prices We

invite you to call and inspect our Now Sinck hafore making your Christmas and Now Year purchasos elsewhere.

A. TACK & .CO. 26, DES VEUX ROAD, HONGKONG.

46-

C. LAZARUS & COMPANY,

CALCUTTA.

MANUFACTURERS AND DESIGNERS OF HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE.

IMPORTERS OF ARTISTIC WALL-PAPERS AND TEXTILE FABRICS.

TASTEFUL DESIGNS IN FLOOR CLOTHS.

LARGE STOCK OF WILTON, AXMINSTER AND MOQUETTE CARPETE.

C. LAZARUS & CO.'S FURNITURE

DESIGN,

IS UNEQUALLED FOR

STRENGTH,

AND

GOOD FINISH

C. LAZARUS & CO., CALCUTTA,

HIRANO..

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THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE EAST,

THE HIRANO MINERAL WATER CO., LD, KOBE.

AGENTS: F. BLACKHEAD & CO.

(1905

Hongkong, 16th August, 1905.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

BRANDY

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HOTELS

HONG KONG HOTEL

47

FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Dining acomodation for 800 persons. 131 Bedrooms.

Elegantly Furnished Reception Rooma.. Private Bar and Bilderd Room for Hotel

residents.

Hydraulic Lifts to nach Floor.

Electric-Lighting and Fana,

Every Comfort,

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.

Ladies' Cloak Rooms.

Motron in attendance.

CHAROS MOdebate, and NO EXTRAS

A. F. DAVIES,

Acting Manager. KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tes-Kooms.

Private Bar and Billiard-Room", Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted. Electric Fass (

required).

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

For Terms, &c., apply to the-

MANAGER, Hongkong. 24th July, 1903.

CONNAUGHT HOTEL.

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FIRST CLASS HOTEL Situated near

the Banks and Trincipal Offices. Excellent Cuisine and Wines.

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

Special Rates for Tourists, Lannoh Service for Gucats. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER,

Hangkang, Slat October, 1902.

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“BOA VISTA '

(HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA), MACAO.

Het moet

management 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 a few days' reat and quiet.

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and pioturasque colony of Macso.

Macae is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong One steamer (5.5. Heungshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres.

Cable Address"BOAVISTA."

For Terms, apply

6243

THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL.

SHAMEEN-CANTON.

OF

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN-AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 1815.

Per Case

$22.50

20.00

16.75

WHISKY, PALL MALL

20.00

ELECTRICAL CO.. LD..

LONDON.

JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND -

€..P. & CO.'S SPECIAL

BLEND

12.50

-10.50

20.00

13.75

20.00

On the British Concession.

16.00

40.50

FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAHMEYER WERKE

FRANKFURT A/M.

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to SIEMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

TELEPHONE No. 75.

CHAMPAGNES.

PAUL DOMMIER & CO. (Gold Marque). IRROY & CO. CARTE D'OR VIN 1898.

LANSON FERE ET FILS VIN 1900.

TOL ROGER VIN 1898,

GIESLER & CO.

BOLLINGER & CO. EXTRA QUAL VIN 1898. POMMERY & GRENO.

Special quotations for Balls, Dances, Picnics, &c.

SOLE AGENTE-

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

540

15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 9th November, 1905.

237

LANE, CRAWFORD

& CO.

USEFUL XMAS PRESENTS.

BEST ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.

ENTIRELY NEW STOCK.

BREAKFAST CRUETS

LUNCHEON CRUETS

DINNER CRUETS BUTTER DISHES

CAXE KNIVES

NUT CRACKERS, per pair

5.00 BUTTER KNIVES

5.00 CHEESE. SCOOPS 1.25 JAM SPOONS

438

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

DOURO SHERRY, AMOROSO

LA TORRE

BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

15

THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

SIEMSSEN & CO..

HONGKONG AGENTS.

$54

CHUN SENG.

No. 3o, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. LATE OF 51, MAIN STREET, YOKOHAMA

DRAPER & TAILOR, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, & GENERAL OUTF TTER.

ALL NEW GOODƐ IN STOCK. A Trial Solicited. Fit and Batisfaction Guaranteed. Inspection Invited. Hongkong: 27th May, 1905.

W BREWER & CO.

23 & 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

[2665

2696

Boxes or PAINTS.

A Special New Selection of

PLAIN AUTOGRAPH C.EISTMAS CARDS,

New this Year.

JUVENILE BOOKS, FOR ALL AGES. TOY BOOKS IN PAPER OF LIEN, from 25 cts. to 5.00

A Choice Selection of XMAS PLESENTS.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO, CHINA,

In the Centre of the Praga Grande.

Both Hotels under, experienced European Management.

Every Comfort and Convenience for Residents -and-Tourists.

WM, FARMER.. Proprietor.

"BOARD AND RESIDENCE

FIRST-CLASS BOARD & RESIDENCE

AT- "BRAESIDE.

LARGE AND COMMODIOUS RESIDENCE standing in its own groands, with Tennis Courts, Good Dining and Reception Roome, Largo Airy and Well Furnished Bodrooms, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour; Terms moderate. Apply to Mrs. F. W. WATTS,

Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road, (late of "Tang Ynen.") Hongkong, 27th June, 1905. [1535

AT THE PEAK.

DOAKD and RESIDENCE in Private

Moderate.

Booster Two Gentlemen Terms

Apply

A. B. B., Care of "Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 25th November, 1905.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

R & GILLAN DE E

"GLENWOOD,

27,CAIN ROAD. Hongkong, 20th September 1905,

1

John Chinaman at Home, by Rov. Hardy $5.00 || Captains all, by Jacobs

1.75

... FROM $8.50 CLARET JUGS...

FROM $12.00

How to Collect Books

The Brighton Tragedy

11

14.50 CAKE BASKETS

*

18.50

How

to Speak

1.75

12

16.50 JAM DISHES

9,00

Lee's Laws of Shipping and Insurance...

11.00

Life of Matthew Arnold.

2.50

NEW STOCK.

1.75 CHRISTMAS GAMES in Great Variety.. 5.00

INKSTANDE, DATE STANDS, CARD CASES, WRITING CAGES, LETTER CASES, PURSES, FRAMES, &C.

+

1.25

Siege of Port Arthur

4.20

2.00

First Aid to the Injured, by Cantlic

085 Bera oF FRENCH CUEVES.

Ships and Shipping ...

4.0.1

BALL POINTED PENY.

1.50

Donald's Engineers' Almanack

0.85

LARGE STOCK OF DIARIES BY LEADING

A Very Fine Selection of

THE NEW CHRISTMAS VOLUMES,

POST CARDS-Views og HONGKONG

50 Contis Per Dezen.

L636

JT

FISH KNIVES and FORKS IN CASES.....

without DESSERT KNIVES and FORKS in Cases TEA and COFFEE SETS

FROM $35.00

---

par dozen pairs 27.00 50.00 50.00

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per sot

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, 13th December, 1905,

PODLISREES.

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