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IXMAS AND

NEW YEAR

HAMPERS

(FROM $15. AND UPWARDS)

Hampers, containing 12 Bottles,

CHOICEST, WINES,

SPIRITS, &c., &c.

CRB and make your own selootion.

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRÁL,

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON CHAMPAGNES MOET & CHANDON (EPERNEY) DRY IMPERIAL,··

WHITE STAR,

MOUSSEUX.

Solo Agents:

H. PRICE & CO.,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL {

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SPECIAL

BULL DOG Brand

STOUT & ALE IN SPLITS.

A.S. WATSON & CO.. LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

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CO.'S

"SPECIAL BLEND" WHISKY

Apply to

A Blend

of Enfected

Distillations of the

Finest Scotch Whiskies.

$10.50 For Cau

STEMSSEN & CO., Hongkong, [265 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Cosks 875 lbs, net $4.75 per cask er Factory, -To Bags 250 lbs, net $2.80 par bag ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. General Managers.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1905.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE.

AWO MOTOR-BOATE suitable for Office

Work or Ferries to the Shipping,

MOTOR."

Care of "Daily Press" Offico. [2734 Hongkong, 5th December, 1905.

For particulara, apply to

G

NOTICE.

EO, FENWICK & CO., LD, Engineers &e, are open to receive OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANCHAI PROPERTY, comprising portions of Marine Lets Nos. 31 and 36; approximate area 43,000 square fest.

For further particulars apply to the Company. Hongkong, 19th July, 1905.

WANTED.

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GENCY and CONSIGNATION. For natural produces: WAX, WOODOIL, PLAITED STRAW, FISH OIL, HAIRS, BRISTLES, etc.

2740

GEOFFRAY, JACQURT & GUILLERMIN,

Marseilles.

WANTED:

FROM 1st March to 31st October next,

6 ROOMED FURNISHED HOUSE on the Peak or Bigher Levels.

Applications stating terms to be addressed to

"PEAK." Care of Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 18th December, 1905. (2808

......

THE HONGKONG FROZEN FOOD

SUPPLY,

REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.

YUSTOMERS are requested to note the

following reductions in prices.

Australian Emoked Mullet... 50 cts, por lb.

Schnapper 50 Oyaters, 24 doa. bottles $1.00 per bat.

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1.90 Hongkong. 9th Novembar, 1905

PURE FRESH WATER.

THE

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THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER BOAT CO., LD., in 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 Mansions, 3rd Floor,

Hongkong, 8th August, 1965,

2807

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MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN

LADIES AND CHILDREN'S

UNDERWEAR,

EMBROIDERIES, LAUNS, SILES, PONGUES,

THE COSMOPOLITAN.

A MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

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"..............Everyone is bound to appreciate certainly a beterogenous collection of the departure from the stereotyped canons wit and wisdom, but it is the ideal of which this magazino promises......its a Far Eastern magasine, for it will rages are bright without being shooking, sober the over-spirited or brighten the Its articles are orisp, original, and woll gloomy, just as the spirit mores the writion, ita illustrations are artistic and reader..... Taken all altogether Tur enhance the value of the journal....."

COSMOPOLITAN is brightly written, Hongkong Daily Press, 27th October, up-to-date, and entirely interesting..............” 1905.

Hongkong Telegraph, 29th September, 1905.

The praise which we gave to the first number of the CoвMOPOLITAN AY honestly be repeated in reference to the second number......... There Bome- thg very attraktive in the unity which pervades the magazine through its being a one-man affair, and that are man being such an acute student of parsing events and wielding such a vigorous pon.-N.-C. Daily Newce, 30th October, 1905.

The many articles are well and brightly writtea..... there should be littin doubt of supe

AUCTORS..... Shanghai Times, 20th September, 105.

".....Though the langu go of the claff ie not English, the English of THE COSMOPOLITAN, idiomatically and gram. matically, is irreproachable”— China Gazette, 22nd September, 1905.

"...... Among these fire The Art of Eating a witty and observant dis course on modern table manners......It is

**......Le champ d'observation de notre neavona confrère est si vaste que nous croyons que la ‘sopie' ne lui manquera pas, et nons lui souhaitons tout le succes desirable, L'Echo de ·Chine, 20th September, 1905.

"...... quite a new featura in Far Eastern journalism......the quality of the letterpress is well worth the hand- some setting........ We have found a good deal of sound commen

sense in_articles as well as little fun and humour. matiers calculated to interest Dot only the foreigner in Shanghai and Chizos Treaty ports, bat in Japan”;--- Japan Chronicle, 12th October, 1905.

"... It is a very promising publication. The pictures are excellent. Le Won- ders how it is to be produced month after month."--Japan. Daily Mail, 13th Octo- ber, 1905.

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

The Christmas Number will contain about 150 prges with nearly 100 illus trations and will cost $200 to non-subscribers whereas subsoribeis will get. -. it at the usual price of $1.00.

SUBSCRIPTION.-16.00 for six months plus 10 cents postags Sub. seribers joining now may still get back numbers from September, bat as we have only 81 copies left for September and 32' for October it will be necessary to apply at once to:--

THE COSMOPOLITAN,

35, SZECHUEN ROAD, SHANGHAI.

Please note my nawe us a eubscriber to thaTM COSMOPOLITAN for 6 months beginning from.....

Enclosed please And $6.50.

Nome of Subscriber

Address

Hongkong, 12th December, 1905.

ESTER.4—

TELEPHONE No. 75.

CHAMPAGNES.

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Special quotations for Balls, Danece, Pienica, &c.

SOLE AGENTS-

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

Hongkong, 9th November, 1905.

PEERLESS SCOTS

OF

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15. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

WHISKIES

HAIG & HAIG, LD., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.

9 Star, SPECIAL-The finest of all "Pop" WHISKIES at

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

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CP

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Ladles Afternoon Tea-Rooms.

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Electric Fans (if

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CONNAUGHT HOTEL.

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Large and Lofty Ilooms, Elagantly Furnished Hydraulic Elevator, bot had cold water throughout,

Elpesial Rates for Tourista. Launch Service for Gusste. For Terms, apply to the

MANAGER.

Hongkong, 31st Ontcher, 1902,

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VICTORIA HOTEL.

SHAMEEN-CANTON,

On the British Concession,

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO. CHINA.

In the Centre of the Praya Grande.

Both Hotels under experienced European Management.

Every Comfort and Convenience for Residents and Tourists.

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THE ART OF WRITING ENGLISH, by

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LETTS'S DIARIES 1900

4.00

CHINA'S BUSINESS METHODS

AND

CHILDREN'S ANNUALS.

5 13 60

CLICY, by T. R. Jernigan

320

LOVE AND LOVERS OF THE PAST, by

Pand Ganlot...

6.00

470

BUTTERFLIER OF HONGKONG AND S. E.

CHINA, by J. Kershaw, Part 1.

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STATE EXPRESS 555 CIGARETTES.

QUO VADIS CIGARETTES.

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Try Hats & Bato's WHISKIES; pure, mellow matured, non-smoky, delicate favour. One fried, preferred to all others. Gola Agents for Hongkong:

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CARPETS! CARPETS!! CARPETS!!! THE FINEST SELECTION OF

AXMINSTER, WILTON,

VELVET PILE &

རྣ་་་

CRAVEN MIXTURE.

USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAẸ CARDS of nowest designa.

FILM or PLATE CAMERAS fitted with “Ross," "Dall meyer " & "Gcerz Lenses"

PLATES, PAPERS & CHEMICALS, abwolátely fresh.

BASTMAN CELEBRATED KŪDAKS & FILMS.

WM, FARMER,

Proprietor.

"BOA VISTA" {HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

H

CHINA), MACAO.

"AB been re-opened under European 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' rest and quiet,

Comfortable socommodation for travellers paying

visit to the historical and picturesZUE

oglony of Macao.

Macso is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong

One steamor (8.8. Heungshan), daily to and from Hongkong, and two stasier to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centre,

'Cable Addresa-"Bo&vista."

For Tarms, apply

$241

THE MANAGER.

WeDALLDORSAR & BON'S

E IMPORT these goods, tinus subliuz us to offer them at rack-batte m prices

invite you to call and inspect our New Stock bofore making your Christmes and

BRUSSELS CARPETS. New Year purchases elsewhere.

EVER SEEN IN THE FAR EAST,

1:

AXMINSTER PARQUET SQUARES, WOVEN IN ONE PIECE WITHOUT SEAM.

During JANUARY ALL CARPETS WILL BE MADE AND FITTED FREE OF CHARGE."

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO. Hongkong, 20th December, 1905.

THE

LAHMEYER ELECTRICAL

THE

LONDON.

FRANKFURT A/M.

A.

TACK

& CO. 26. DES VŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG.

W. BREWER & CO.

23 & 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

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The Brighton Tragedy

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How to Speak

Leo's Laws of Shipping and Insurance... 11.00

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4.201 0.85 SETS OF FRENCH CURVES.

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Siege of Port Arthur

First Aid to the Injured, by Cantlis. Ships and Shipping .....

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GEAR LINEN, BRAWLS, HANDEERCHIEFS, FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAH MEYER WERKE

BLANKETS, TRUNKS,

EBONY FURNITURE AND

No. 82, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

FANCY Goons.

Any Order Promptly Attended To. Hongkong, 12th January, 1905.

LARGE STOCK OF DIARIES BY LEADING

--ĴUBLISHESS.

BALL POINTED Pens.

BOXES OF PAINTS.

A Special New "Belcation of

"PLAIN AUTOGRAPH CHRISTMAS CARDS,

Now this Year.

JUVENILE BOOKS, FOR ALL AGES,

Tox Books IF PAPER OF LINEN, from 25 cta. to 5,00

A Very Fine Eelection of

THE NEW CHRISTMAS VOLUMES.

POST CARIB VIEWS OF HONGKONG 50 Cents Per Dozen.

Ms

FOR ESTIMATES OF ÈLECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

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

A Choice Selection of XMAX PEERANTO.

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NAVY BOILED.

LONG FLAX

RELIANCE CROWN

TARPAULING

CANVAS

ARNHOLD, KARBEKO & 10.,

Sois Agent COLD STORAGE.

THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, L

have now 40,000 Cubic feet of Co'd Storage available at East PoINT. Stores wil be Open at 10 a.. and P.M. daily, Sunday excepted to receive and deliver perishable goods.

WM. PARLANE, Manager, Honglong, 18th November, 1901, 165

DR, M. H: CHAUN,

HE latest Method of the AMERICAN TBYSTEM of DENTISTRY.

97, Des Yeux ROAD CENTRAL. From the University of Pennsylvania, U.8.A.' Hongkong, 4th September, 1905. [2056

IEN TING.

STI BET

BURGEON DENTIST.

No. 10, DAGUILAR

TERMS VERY MODERATE.

Consultation Free. Hongkong, 21st September, 1995.

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