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For EUROPE & AMERICA,Į INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &c., and for PRIVATE REMIDANTS AT THE OUTPORTS

A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST it given in the

HONGKONG WEEKLY

PRESS,

with which is incorporated tho CHINA OVERLAND TRADE Ecort, Subscription, puldin advance, $12

por enxum. Foatago to any part of

the World $2.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

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OF

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(MITSUI & CO.

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BLEND

10.50

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13.75

20.00

16.00

40.50

Hongkong, 16th August, 1905.

In Casks 375 lbs, net $4.75 per eask or Factory. In Baga 250 lbs. not $2.80 per bag ax Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CU.,

Goneral Managers. Hongkong, 1st Octobor, 1905,

A

EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

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BOOKKEEPER being lesirous of occupying his Inisure hours is open to

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Address by Letter to

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Cara of "Daily Press". Office. Hongkong, 14th March, 1906.

LESSONS IN FRENCH.

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in a few months, mainly by conversation

by a Frenchian. Terms very moderate.

Alas Lessons in English by an English Lady,

B. R

Cure of Office of this Paper.

Hongkong, 10th August, 1905.

LESSONS.

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112

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ment with the undersigned.

Terms very moderate.

Apply to

C. WAI,

Address 14, Gilman Bazsir, Ground-floor, Hongkong, 29th March, 1806.

745

THE CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE

AND ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

PEAK

LL TELEPHONES in the

DISTRICT will be INTERRUPTED doring the NIGHT of SATURDAY, the 7th April.

W. L. CARTER, Manager.

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Hongkong, 6th April, 1906.

HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAY

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITET:

*1.00 ..

IN LIQUIDATION.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS

7,80 ata, to 8.00 6,m.....Every 10 minutes. 8.00 am to 8.30 a.m....Every 18 minutos. 8.30 am to 1,30a.m....Every 10 minutes. 9.80 8.m. to 11.00 am...Every 16 minutes. 11.80 4.m. to 12,45 pan....Every 15 minuter. 12.46 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. ...Every 10 minutes.

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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SOY, Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th July, 1905.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE.

AT THE PEAK.

769

N ELEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Dressing, Drying and Bathrooms; die- tant thirteen minutes by chair from the Tram; fitted with superior baths and with hot and cold water; large Kitchon; Laundry and Servants' Quarters. Can be used as oue dwell- Ing or divided into two

For Furticulars and Torms, apply to-

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 16th March, 1905. [571

NOTICE.

EO. FENWICK & CO., LD., Engineers

So, are open to receive OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THEIR WANCHAI ROPERTY, comprising portions of Marine cia Nos. 31 and 36; approximate area 43,000 square feet.

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

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TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

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LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, 27 March, 1908.

THE

LAHMEYER

THE

ELECTRICAL

LONDON.

CO.

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#165

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LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

SOLE AGENTS.

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INSURANCE

THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

(ESTABLISHED 1825.) Over £22,000,000

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DODWELL & CO., LD.,

Agente.

East.

15€0-2)

HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Dining accommodation for 300 Parsons 169 Bedrooms

Elegantly Fornished Reception Rooms Private Bar and Billiard Rooms for Hotel

Residents

Hydraulic Lifts to each Floor...

Electric Lighting and Fans

Every Comfort

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms

Ladies' Cloak Rooms

Matron in attendance

CHADGES MODERATE, AND NO FITRAS

H. HAYNES, Manager.

B40

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies Afternoon Tea-Rooma.

Private Bar and Billard-Rooms, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Elentrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if

required).

Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor.

·Table D'Hote at separate tables.

For Terms, &o., apply to the-

MANAGER. Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

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"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA). MACAO.

HAB bona re-opened auder Europi Bu 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 dosirous of few days' rest and quiet

Comfortable accommodation for travellere paying a visit to the sistorical and picturesque colony of

of Meoso,

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong One steamer (8.8. Heungslun), daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give 'easy communication with thena con tres.

Cable Address-"BOAVISTA."

For Terms, apply

#221

both

THE MANAGER

VICTORIA HOTEL.

SHAMEEN-CANTON,

On the British Concession,

MACAO

HOTEL.

MACAO, CHINA.

In the Centre of the Praya Grande.

Both Hotels nnder experienced European

Management.

Undortake to Supply a First-class full sized Billiard Table, design No. 3, to following Specification, viz.: On Eight Massive Tarned Legs, raised panels to Kness, Carved Brackets Forewed Moublings, double bolted, best Welsh Sinto Bed, extra beary solid cushion rails fitted with our new low set Express Cashions, patent invisible Pocket Plates, best Whipcord Pockets Six Chalk Cape, Supertino West of England Cloth, and petent adjusting toes with lever for Every Comfort and Convenience for Residents levelling, complete with the following accessories :--- LD. 1 Selected Ash Cher,

1 Butt Rest with Patent Brass Head.

I Billiard Rest with Patont, Brass Head.

1 Long Butt.

1 Mid Butt.

FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAH MEYER, WERKE 1 Billiard Marking Board.

FRANKFURT A/M.

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELÉCTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to

TRADE

SIEMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHİNA.

MARK

TELEPHONE No. 75.

AQUARIUS

SPARKLING MINERAL TABLES WATER; Que. Pts., & Splits.

BILENT WATER; Qts.

STONE GINGER BEER.

- GINGER ALE.

TONIC.

LEMONADE

PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY is used in the Manufacture of these Beverages and by these means ABSOLUTE PURITY IS GUARANTEED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

SOLE AGENTS

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

Hongkong, 4th April, 1976.

CHUN

SENG.

ti.

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No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. LATE OF 51, MAIN STREET, YOKOHAMA, TRAPER & TAILOR, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, & GENERAL OUTFITTER. ALL NEW GOODS IN STOCK.

A Trial Solicited. Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Inspection Invited Hongkong, 27th May, 1905.

1 Dust Cover for Table.

Straightedge and 1 Circle.

1 Best Spirit Level.

1 Smooling Irow with Shoo,'" --

1 Wall Cos Rock.

1 Wall Batt Rack.

1 Set Billiard Rules, Framed.

1 Best Billiard Brush.

1 Bot "Crystalate" or "Benzolino" Bild. Balls.

1 Box Best Cue Tips, Assorted.

1 Cue Tip Fastener with File.

Į I Bottle Cue Cement.

1 Box Silk Spots.

2 Dozen Bost White Chalk.

Packed and delivered free on Board Hongkong or Shanghai Harbour for the sum of

Rs. 1,400 not.

Illustrated price liste giving prices and particulare of everything pertaining to billiards can be had our application from the Offices of this paper.

Torgkang, 1st April, 1904,

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PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES

от

HAIG & HAIG, LD., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.

3 Bur, Sracial-The first of all "Pog” WHISKIES at

***

5 Star. LIQUEUP-Exquisite, best in the World for Club or Private use at

Stop drinking rank, Smoky Stuff, because "it comes through the Sona.”

...$13.0

...$22.0

Try HAIG & HAIO's WHISKIES; pure, mellow matured, non-smoky, delicata Bavour, Once tried, preferred to sll others. Sole Agents for Hongkong i

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PURE FRESH WATER.

[RBS HONGKONG STEAM WATER

BOAT CO., LD, is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FRESÅ WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck end Boilers.

Call Flag W.

J. W. KEW, Manager, Hotel Mansions, Srl Floor,

621 Hongkong, 8th August, 1905.

F. BLACKHEAD & Co

CARTRIDGES.

IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE.

FORE ALWAYS FREŠA LEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITI Mand KYNOCK'S SPORTING CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 BORE and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT ail Eizen, Nos. 10 to $880. AIR GUNS and AMMUNITION in Variety.

WM. SCHMIDT & CO. Hongkong. 28th November, 1902 2349

$520

and Tourists.

WM. FARMER,

Proprietor.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE FIRST-CLASS BOARD & RESIDENCE

ᎪᎢ "BRAESIDE."

A RESIDENCE standing in its own

LARGE AND COMMODIOUS

grounds, with Teunis Courts, Good Dining and Furnished Bedrooms, every home comfort. Fine Reception Rooms, Large Airy and Well

View of the Harbour; Terms moderate, Apply to-Mrs. F. W. WATTS,

"Brasside," 20, Macdonnell Road

(late of Teng Yuok.") Aɔngkong, 27th June, 1905.

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BOARD AND RESIDENCE, \NE LARGE FRONT BEDRCOM with

Board for one or two Gentlemen, Apply at-

No. 2, KNUTSFORD TERRACE,

Kowloon. Hongkook, 23rd March, 1996,

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BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

RA GILLANDERS

M

27,

GLENWOOD," GAINE ROAD. Hongkong, 20th Beptember 1905,

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A. LING & 00% FURNITURE STORE, PLATED GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, &o., &c.; and FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE.

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkono. 21st September, 1903.

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