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FOR EUROPE & AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, M., And fo PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPORTS

A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

is given in the

HONGKONG

PRE

WEEKLY

with which is incorporated the CHINAOVERLAND TRADE HEPORT Subscription, 'paid in advance,

$12 per annum, Postage to any

part of the World 82.

Hongkong Daily Press.

No. 15,825、五十二百八千五萬一第

WATSON'S

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Highly Recommended for all Derangements

of the Stomach and Liver.

ESTABLISHED 1857

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the Kup

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please signify in the

usual way by taking

BOVRIL

日七十月二十年四十三鍺光 HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 1909.

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HOTELS

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木典昌商英

BREWER & CO.,

LIMITED.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. MANUFACTURZES OF

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LIMITED,

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

ESTABLISHED AD. 1841.

(630

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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.

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Shipments made direct from our Saws to the Cousamer in Bouth China

THOS, W. KYDD, Oriental Representative, Telephone 373.

Office No. 30, Frince's Buildings, Opposite King Edward Hotel.

Hongkong. Hongkong, 14th November, 1908.

(A1565

THE NOVEL OF THE SEASON.

"VIVIENNE S VENTURE"

BY VIOLA GRABNE.

(HONGKONG LADY)

TO BE OBTAINED ONLY FROM

WATKINS LIMITED.

CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS.

31, Queen's Road Centre,

Horgkong, 7th Jannery, 1909.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

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LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 189

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How to Swim and Save Life, by C. M.

Daniels.

Golf Guide, by James Braid.

Rugby Guide and How to play Rugby," by

Old International.

Football Guide and How to play "Soccer,”

by S. Bloomer.

How to play Water Polo.

Cricket Guide and How to play "Cricket,"

by Prince Ranjitsenhji, k

How to Run 100 Yards, by J. W. Morton. How to Sprint.

Lawn Tennis Guide, by P. A. Vaile. Bess Ball Guide, by Henry Chadwick.

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Hongkong, 12th December, 1908.

SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

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Dining socomisedation for 300 Persons. Woll Furnished Reception Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel

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Electris Lifts to each Floor. Electric Lighting and Fans, Telephones on every Floor.

Every Confort.

Ladies Afternoon Tea Roome. Ladies' Cloak Booms, Matron in attendance,

CHARGES MODEDATE, AND NO. EXTRAS. 842]

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KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

Ladies' Afteracuti Tea-Rooma. Privato Bar and Billiard-Rooma. Hot and Cold Water throughout, Elentrically Lighted; Electric Fans (if

required).

Electris Passenger Elevator to sach floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables.

For Terme, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER.

"KINGSCLERE,”

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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD. Telephone No. 134.

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CITANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croqust Lawns, Large Airy and Well Farnished Roots, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour.

| Telephone, No. 690.

Apply to

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3.60

THE JUBILEE OF HONGKONG, being an Historical Sketch to which Is added an Account of the Colebra tions in 1891 THE HONGKONG

TYPHOON, Sept.

IN THE FAR-EAST. Hongkong, 1st October, 1908.

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THE GRAND HOTEL

DIVISION STREET, KOBE

FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.

COMFORTABLE & AIRY BEDROOMS. Situated in close proximity to the Harbour and Railway Station.

461

BEST WINES AND LIQUORS SUPPLIED. Special arrangements for a long stay.

F. DOMBALLE) Proprietaires.

M. MAILLE

PEAK TRAMWAYS

77.00 ab

LIITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

COMPANY

7.30 am. to 9.30 sm. Every 10 minutos. 9.30 a.za. to 11.00 am... Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 12.45pm... Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 pm Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 145 p.m... Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.. to 2.15pm. Every 10 minutes. Every 15 minutes. 2.15 pm to 3.00pm....3 3.30 p.m. to 5.00pm Every 15 minute i 5.00p.m. to 8.00pm. Every 10 minutes.

DE NIGHT CAES.

8.45 p.m. & 9.00

9.45 to 11.15 p.

svery hour. BATURDAYS,

SUNDAYS.

Extra Cars at 11.30 p.m. and 11.45 p.m.

KIL to 903 am am to 930 Every 15 minutes.

8.00

9.00

Every

30 minutes.

Every 15 minutes. 9.30 am to 10.30a.m. Every 10.00 am to 11:00 am...Every 10 minutes. 11.45 am to 12.00Noon...Every 15 minutes. 12.00 Noonto 1.00p.m... Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00p.m. Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 pm....Every 10 minutes. Every 15 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 8.00 NIGHT CARS at Every 10 minutes

p.m. &9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 pm, every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Company's Office, Aloxsudes Bulldings, Des Voux Road Central.

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

DOURO

SHERRY, FINO SUPE

THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO

TELEPHONE 97.

FURNISHING DEPARTMENT

NOW SHOWING

AXMINSTER PARQUET

CARPETS

WOVEN IN ONE PIECE WITHOUT SEAM

EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS AND COLOURINGS. VARIOUS SIZES RUGS To Match.

INSPECTION INVITED.

TRADE

The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Frenco British Exhibition has been awarded to

"WHITE HORSE

WHISKY.

LANE, CRAWFORD

MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD.

BOLE AGENTS.

MARK

Estab, 1742

TO HIS MAJESTY.

THE KING.

By Royal Appointment.

the Secret of Success,

$15 PER DOZ.

NOTE-Any persons proved guilty of re-filling or empty toitks with inferior Whisky will be refused supplies.

JJST LANDED

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

NEW CARTRIDGES.

DI popular English Manufacturers.

Bl Boros and Bizes.

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In

SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED

KODAK FILMS SHOTS. From No. 10 to BBBG. at $5, $7 and

A TACK & CO.. 26, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTRAL Hongkong, 7th January, 1909,

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A LING & CO.. 19, QUELN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

FURNITURE AND PHOTO. GOODS STORE.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO, Hongkong, 7th Jaunary, 1909.

[833

Photographis Goods of every Description.

in Stock

Developing and Printing Undertaken.

[1448 Fagkong, 31st July, 1907.

***JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Hongkong 9th May, 1907.

General Managers.

[1445,

$7.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES and AIR GUNS in Variety.

Inspection Invited

WM. SCHMIDT & Ca Hongkong, 26th October, 1906

AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.

CALIBRE 7.65 mm. With CHAMBER for 8 CARTRIDGES FIRING & SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.

SIEMSSEN &· Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1907.

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AUTOMATIC MAUSER

PISTOLS..

#

CALIBRE 7.63 mm,

With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 SECONDS.

225 CARLOWITZ & Co. Agente Longkong, 13th March, 1907.

ES. GILLANDERS.

“CLAREMONT," 2 & 4, KENNEDY ROAD, Hongkong, 9th February, 1907.

TELEPHONE 197.

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No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

MRS. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.

A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel.

Large and Airy Rooms, affording every comfort

to Residents and Tourists.

Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES.

Telegraphio addresa: "Comfort," Hongkong.

For Particulara, apply to

M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress,

Hongkong, 8th October, 1908.

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VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-MR. H. HAYNES.

Telegraphic address" VICTORIA, SHAMEEN. SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

* MACAO, MANAGER MB. H. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic address" FARMER, MACAO,”, SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and wader experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention givan

to Tourists... REASONALE RATES.

1623)

WM, FARMER.

Proprietor.

"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA). MACAO.

THE Hotel is under European manage THE in stor of anervisions 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 accommodation for travellers

paying a vicit to the historical and pictures

aolony of Macro.

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong Two steamers (88. Sui An and Sui Taf) daily to and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and communication with easy from Canten, give Both these centraa. “

Cable Address—" BOAVISTA..

For Termis, apply to

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THE MANAGER.