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FOR EUROPE & AMERICA INDIA, AUSTRAarza, &ò,, and for

PRIVATH RESIDENTS AT TH

OUTFORTY

A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST ie given in the

HONGKONG WEEKLY

PRESS,

with which is incorporated the CHINA OVERLAND TRADE KEPORT, Subscription, paldin advance, $12 per annum. Postage to any part of the World $2.

Hongkong Daily Press.

No. 15,080, 戴十八雾千五萬一站

ESTABLISHED 1857

8=+==+=#* BONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ite, 1906.

JOHN COTTON'S

FINEST SMOKING MIXTURE

Nos. 1 & 2.

(MEDIUM.)

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A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

FOR

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APRICOT BRANDY,

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CHERRY GIN,

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TRADE

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ar

$10.00 6.00

Orders may be sent to the Haykrog Daila Perss Office arj to the Local Bookiler

☆ -+AA#ABBAT-DEG PRICE, $3 per Monte.

MACKIE'S

WHITE HORSE CELLAR

THE UNRIVALLED SCOTCH WHISKY

$14.00 PER DOZEN, LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

SOLE

FOR

SALE

BY

ELECTRICAL CO.

LONDON.

LD..

PUBLIC

ON

PEPPERMINT.

TELEPHONE No. 75.

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CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

CICAR DEALERS & TOBACCONISTS. ESTABLISHED A., 1841.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 19th July, 1904,

1834

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

THE LAHMEYER

PORTLAND CEMENT.

in Caska 375 Is. Let $4.75 per anal ox Factory,

THE

In Bags 250 iba, met $2.80 per bag az factory. FELTEN & GUILLAUME-LAHMEYER WERKE

SHEWAN. TONES & CO.,

General Managers. Rongkong, 1st October, 1905.

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PHOTO

SUPPLIES.

CAMER

AMERAS of the very latest patent.

EASTMAN'S

KODAK AND FILMS.

W. BUTCHER & BOX CAMERAS and

ACCESSORIES.

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26, DES VOI ROAD,

FRESH STOCK of the best PLATES and PAPERS by every steamer.

moderate on application

FRANKFURT A/M..

FOR ESTIMATES OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION

Apply to 91RMSSEN & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO..

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

CP

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 1835.

****

Prices very

BRANDY

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FURNITURE.

Hongkong, 28th May, 1976.

PURE FRESH WATER-

THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER BOAT Co. Lton is prepared to supply any Quantity of PURE FRESH WATEL for Deck and to the Shipping, both Boilers.

Coll Flag-W.

**

46%

AGENTS.

AUCTION,

WEDNESDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1906,

(Unless sold by private treaty).

THE SALVAGE STEAMER

"CITY OF BIRMINGHAM,”

Complete with Fire Centrifugal Pumps, Piping Beads, India Rubber, Flexible Suctions Armoured, Phosphor Bronze Flexible Steam Piping. Two sets new Diving Gear by Messrs. Sisbe, Gorman & Co. Tooks, Blocks, Tackle, Wire and Hemp Ropes, and all necessary, appli

ances for salvage work (all now).

DUNBARTON,"

The "Cry or BIRMINGHAM" has just completed the calvage of the e.. stranded to the North of Castries Bay, and is now lying at Nagasaki Dockyard, being thoroughly overhauled.

Classed 100 A1. Lloyd's

Length B.P. 110 fest 5 inches,

Breadth 23 feet 5 inches.

Depth of Held, 10 fret. Tona Gross, 297. Toss nett, 92. ...Deed weight, 200 Tons.

Draft laden, 12 feet 10

Per Case.

$22.50

20.00

16.75

33

WHISKY, PALL MALL

20.00

JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND -

12.50

C. P. & 00.'S SPECIAL

BLEND PORT WINE, INVALIDS

10.50

20.00

1243

DOURO

"For further Particulars, apply to-

13.75

20.00

8th August, 1906.

16.00

40.50

J. W. KEW, Malager, Hotel Mansions, 3rd Floor. Hongkong, 8th August, 1905.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

M

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GILLANDERS

"GLENWOOD,"

1873

27. UAINN BOAD. Hongkong, 20th September 1905. FIRST-CLASS BOARD & RESIDENCE

LT

"BRAESIDE."

AND COMMODIOUS

ARFSIDENCE standing in its own grounds, with onnis Courte, Good Dining and Reception Rooms, Large Airy and Well Furnished Bedrooms, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour; Terms moderate Apply to Mrs. F. W. WATTS,

Braeside," 20. Macdonnell Road

lato af Tang Tuen.") Hongkong, 27th June, 1905.

HONGKONG

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BOOKBINDING.

DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.

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The only office in China having European taught workman Equal to Home

work.

IRON MERCHANTS.

SINGON & CO.,

Hardware

Retai

and Metal Iron, Steel,

Wholesale Mercbaris.

and Tronmongers. Pig Iron and Foundry.

Cola Importers. General

Store

keepers and Commission Agents

35 & 37, Hing Loong Street

(1st Street West of Centrul

SHERRY, AMOROSO

LA TORRE BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

לל

THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

Draft light, 10'-6" x 6'-6"

Engines, Trindle

Nominal 64

Horse power Indicated 650.

INSURANCE

THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE..

(ESTABLISHED 1825.)

Funds nearly €11,000,000.

EFORE assuring, elsewhere compare the

B Standard rates with them of other

Companies.

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DODWELL & CO., LD.,

Agents.

HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Diuing accommodation for 3) Perusan 163 Bedrooms

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Rosidents

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Electric Lighting and Fans Every Comfort

Ladies' Afternoon Tea RoomN

Ladies' Cloak Rooms

Matron in attendanes

CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS II. HAYNES, Managor.

€40

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

Lading Afternoon Tea-Roome. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted. Electrio Fans (i

required),

Electric Passenger Elevator to each door. Table D'Hote at separate tables.

For Terms, &c., apply to the-

MANAGER Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

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"BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA), MACAO,

Cylinders diam. 13 in., 22 in. and 35 in. H management and most strict supervision ITAS been re-opened under European Cylinder stroke, 27 in,

Boiler, One, 8.E. Tuhalar. Working

Pressure,

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Consnoption per day 7 Tons. Average Speed, 11 knots. Capseity Bunker, 110 Tons. Water Ballast, 26 Tons.

Steam Winch, One.

Steam Windlass, One.

HOLME, BINGER & Co.,

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23 & 25, QUEEN'S ROAD.

(1549

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Things

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& COMPANY.

BILLIARD TABLE MAKERS,

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as to food, cleanliness, and bygions of the place.

All comferta of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of

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TO

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An Orchestra plays during Dinner Sotardays.

Cable Address~~ BOAVISTA.” For Terms, apply

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THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL.

SHAMEEN-CANTON,

On the British Concussion.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO, CHINA.

In the Centre of the Praga Grande.

Bath Hotels under experienced European Management.

Every Comfort and Convenience for Resident and Tourists.

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apply a First-class full sized Billiard Table, design, No. 1, to following Specification, viz.: On Eight Massive Turned Legs, raised panel to Knees, Carved Brackets Screwed Mouldings, double holled. best Welsh Slate Bed, extra haary solid cushion rails fitted with our new low set Express Cushions, patent invisibln Pucket Plates, best Whipcord Pockets Six Chalk Cups, Euperfine West of England Cloth, and patent adjusting toes with lever for lerelling, complete with the following accessories -

Markets Telephone No. 515. THIN TWEEDS & FLANNELS: Selected Ash Ope

PHOTOGRAPHER

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Bromide and Crayon Enlargemer te and also colouring Photos and relief Photos. Views of China and Manila. Work dove for Amateurs; Ho. Ba, Queen'

Bond Central.

PRINTING.

"DAILY PRESS" OFFICE

Proofs read by Englishman

DENTAL

FOR EARLY AUTUMN WEAR

PRICE $35

THE SUIT.

SEE WINDOW.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

SURGEON,

Bougkong, 1st August, 1906.

G. DE PERINDORGE.

DIPLOMA: PARIS.

LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING

PORCELAIN FILLINGS.

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HOTEL MANSIONS,

.

HIRANO.

THE LEADING MINERAL WATER OF THE EAST.

THE HIRANO MINERAL WATER CO, LD, KOBE.

AGENTS: F. BLACKHEAD & CO.

PEDDZE STREET

Hongkong, 16th August, 1905.

(1905

Batt Rast with Patent Brass Head.

i Wall Cue Back.

1 Wall Butt Rack.

I Billiard Rest with Patent Brays Hend

1 Long Butt.

1 Mid Butt.

1 Billiard Marking Board.

1 Dust Cover for Table.

Straightedge and Circle.

1 Best Spirit Lovel.

1 Smoothing Iron with Shoo.

1 Bet Billiard Rules, Framed.

1 Best Billiard Brash.

1 Set "Crystalate" or "Bousoline" Bild, Balls,

1 Bor Best Cue Tips, Assorted.

1 Cue Tip Fastener with File.

Bottle Cue Cement.

1 Box Silk Spots.

2 Dozen Best White Chalk.

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

Rs. 1,100 nett.

Illustrated price lists giving prices and particulars of everything pertaining to billiards can Lo had on application from the Offices of this paper.

Hongkong, lat April, 1904,

DR. M. H. CHAUN,

THE latest Method of the AMERICAN

TSYSTEM DENTISTRY.

37. Das Vœux BOLD CENTRAL, From the University of Pennsylvanis, U..A

1563 Hongkong, 4th Boptember, 1905.

IEN

TING.

(798---1

SURGEON DENTIST,

No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET, TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Free. Hongkong, 21st September, 1905

693

WM. FARMER

Proprietor.

ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITER,

7,00 4.00,

IN LIQUIDATION.

TIME TABLE.

•

**WEK DAYS.

7,208,za, to 8.00a.m...Every 10 taiputea. 9.00 am to 8.30 am....Every 15 minutes. 8.30 am to 9.80 a.m....Every 10 minutes. 0.50 a.m. to 11.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes. 11.80 m, to 1845 p.m....Every 15 minutos. 12.45 p.m. to 1.14 p.m....Evory 10 minutos. 1.15 pm. to 1.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.....Every 10 minutes, 2.16 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Every 15 minutes, 8.30 pm to 6.00p.m....Every 15 minutes, 6.00 pm to 8.00p.m....Every 10 minutes.

NIGHT CARS, 8.45 pm. & 9,00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., every hour.

SATURDAYO. Extra care at 11.80 p.m. and 11.45 p.m

BURDATE.

8.00 am to 9.00 am...Every 15 minuten.. 9.00a.m. to 0.80 am,...Every 30 minutes. 9.80, to 10,80 ...Every 15 minutes, 10.30 am to 11.00 .m....Every 10 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 100 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes, 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Every 10 minutes. 6.00 pm, 7.00 p.....Evory 16 minutes. 700 tim. to 30 p.m....Every 10 minutes, NIGHT CARS at 8.45 pm. & 9.00 pan., 3,45 to 11.16 p.m.,, every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com- pany's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Das Task Load Central

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 13th July, 1905)

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