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26, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL.

HAVE Just Unpacked a lorge Assortment

of Ladies and Gente".

BOOTS and SHOES,

ALRC

SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS and SUTTINGS

OF THE LATEST DESIGNS.

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

PRICES VERY MODERATE.

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DOURO

SHERRY, AMOROSO

LA TORRE

BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

Inspection of our Now Stock of Goods is respectfully Solicited,

Hongkong, 28th September, 1908.

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THE ABOVE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE

FROM 1ST TILL 30ти Novamвik.-M.

CHINESE, JAPANESE AND INDIAN

CHINESE CHAPES, CANTON LINEN,

EMBROIDERIES, BHAWLS, LACES, CARPETS, RUGS, DRAPERY, FANCY

GOODS, &c., &c. BARGAINS!

BARGAINS!

BARGAINS! Kindly note that the above Articles are suit- able for presents for Christmas and New Year.

Inspection earnestly solicitad.

DCHELLARAH,

2. D'Aguilar Street. [2018

Hongkong, 1st November, 1908,

PURE FRESH WATER.

THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER

TBOAT CO. LT is prepared to supply any Quantity of PURE FRESH WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck Boilers.

Call Flag-W.

J. W. KEW, Maunger.

Hotel Mamions, 3rd Floor. Fongkong, 9th Angust, 1905.

SIEMSSEN & CO..

HONGKONG AGENTS.

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PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES

OF

HAIG & HAIG, LD., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.

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

13.

...813.00 ....$22.00

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

SEASON'S GOODS

and

NEW

For AUTUMN AND WINTER

JUST ARRIVED

1712

TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

H

7,00 a..

IN LIQUIDATIÓN.

TIME TABLE,

WEEK DAYS.

7.80 ar. ta. 8.30a.m....Every 10 minutes, 9.80 8.m. to 11.00 a.....Every 15 minuter. 11,80 to 12.45 p.m. Every 15 minutes, 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p. ....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1,46 p.m....Every 15 minutes, 1.45 pas, to 9.15 pm, ...Evory 10 minutes. 2.15 p., to 8.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 8.80m. to 5.00 pan... Every 15 minuter, 5,00 m, to 8.00p.m.....Every 10 minutes.

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Liquidatora. Hongkong, 27th August, 1906.

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DENTAL SURGEON,

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DIPLOMA PARIS..

LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING

PORCELAIN FILLINGS.

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MATERIALS of the VERY LATEST and MOST FASHIONABLE DESIGNS,

CONSISTING OF

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SCOTCH and CHEVIOT TWEEDS, ANGOLAS, FLANNELS, LLAMAS, CASHMERES, VICUNAS, BLACK and BLUE SERGES, COVERTS, ULSTER- INGE, OVERCOATINGS, VESTINGS, TROUSERINGS, BREECHES, CLOTHS, SPECIAL LINES IN DRESS SUITINGS FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED.

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COALS.

BUSSAN KAISHA (MITSUI & CO.

HEAD OFFICE-1, Eenuoa-cuo, TokTO, LONDON BRANCH:-34, LINE STREET, E.0.

HONGKONG BRANCH-PRINCE'S BEDINGS, Ios Hose Street,

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8. TANAKA, Manager, Hongkang.

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10 PER CENT DISCOUNT,

̈N consequelco al the favourable Exchange now ruling, we beg to Notify our Putrine

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and the Public Generally that, until further notice, OUR PRICES FOR WINES

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WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

12, Queen's Reed Contral.

Hongkong, 16th November, 1906,

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CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA.. TRADE MARK REGULATIONS

IN CHINA

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THE RIRANO MINERAL WATER CO., LD., KOBE.

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Hongkong, 16th August, 1905,

JUST LANDED.

A SHIPMENT OF

SIR ROBERT BURNETT & CO.'S CELEBRATED)

"OLD TOM & "DRY" GINS.

PER CASE OF 12 BOTTLES - - $8.00

(lens 10% discount).

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

HOTEL MANSIONS,

FEDDER STRES!!

Hongkong, 15th November, 1905.

WINE MERCHANTS,

HONGKONG, SHANGHAI SINGAPORE, TIENTSIN, PENANG,

LONDON & GLASGOW.

4.00

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1,00

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HALF-MASKS.

BEY will be need everywhere for Marry 且 Parties and Social Galberings of ail

Kinds, saving hearty laughtex, fun and merriment at a minimum of expense,

20 CENTS Each or $2 PER Doz. Inspection solicited.

GRACA & Co., Hongkong Hotel Corridor. Hongkong, 20th November, 1906.

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yearly val benal

EXCHANGE AT HONGKONG Englies Mail days 1874 to 1904 BOMBAY RATES OF EXCHANGE AT DONGKONG, English Mail Daya 1893 to 1905...

PLAN OF VICTORIA

35

KOWLOON

PEAK

NEW

TERRITORY

CANTON

DODWELL & CO., LD.,

Agents.

HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRST CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Dining accommodation for 300 Persona 163 Bedroome

Elegantly Furnished Reception Rooms Private Bar and Billierd coms for Hotel

Residonla

File Lifts to each Floor

Lighting and FanH

Every Comfort

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms

Ladies' Cloak Rooms

Matron in Attendanes

CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS H. HAYNES, Manager.

140

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A BIG CLASS PRIVATE BOTEL

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms, Private Bar and Billia ed-Romy. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Electrically Lighted. Elentric Fans (it

required).

Electric Passenger Elevator to snob Boor. Table D'Hole at separate tabins,

For Tertas, &c., apply to the

MANAGER, Hongkong, 24th July, 1905,

NOTICE.

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NEW KINGSCLERE will be Opened on

PRIVATE HOTEL O December

Ist peat Plans ef the above House together with all Particulars can be seen any day be. tween 2 P.M. and 7 P.M, on and after the 22zd infant.

Apply

Mrs. G. SACHSE,

St. George's Hause. Hongkong, 15th October, 1906. 11917

"BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA MACAO,

HAS beeri - der European

manugument and most strict supervision

es to food, cleanliness, and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

A mont pleasant retreat for those desirous of

a few days rest sued quiet.

Comfortable accomodation for travellers paying a

Fit 10

t1o the historical and picturesque

colony of Macao,

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong.

One steamer (e.s, Ilonan) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamere to and from Can ton, give easy communication with both these centres.

Cable Address"BOAVISTS." For Terms, apply

2221

THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL.

SHANEEN-CANTON.

On the British Concession.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO, CHINA.

In the Centre of the Praya Grande.

Boil Hotels onder experienced European Management.

7.50 Svory Comfort and Conveniones for Resident

and Tourists.

2.00

1.00 a1662

1,00

0.75

0.75

075

0,50

0.25

0.25

POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM SKETCH OF THE WEST RIVER... MAIL TABLES, for 1906 ... ... 0,20 & 0.30

STORAGE,

FOR COAT, TINKER, &c.

TO BE LET, a Portion of MARINE LOT No. 285 at NORTH POINT, Buitable

for bere Parpose. EXTENSIVE WATER FRONT. DEEP WATER.

Also TOR SALE.

Portious of MARINE LOTS Nos. 81 & 36 on PRAYA EAST, Approximatə ‘AREA 43,000 SQUARE FT, 3ŸEARS' LEASE,

For Particulars, apply-

GEO. FENWICK & Co., LT Hongkong, 8th June, 1906.

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WM. FARMER

Proprietor.

ON SALE.

RATES OF EXCHANGE AT HONGKONG,

FOX

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FROM 1893 TO 1905;

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Ou Enle at the "DALLY PRESS" Offee, or Local Booksellers.

Hongkong, 16th April, 1906.