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FOR EUROPE & AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, že, and for PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT THE OUTPOSTS

A. Comprehensive and Complet Resord of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

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HONGKONG

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PRESS,

with which is incorporated the CHINAOVERLAND TRADE REPORT Subscription, paid in advance, 812 per annum. Postage to any part of the World $2.

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THE

DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE

FOR 1909,

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No. 15,862. =+A@^718-# #=A=476a HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 1909. 一拜禮 號二十二月二年九零百九千一英港香 PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.

THERMOS FLASKS

LARGE AND SMALL SIZES.

HOT or COLD havirages maintained at original temperature for 24 hours.

INVALUABLE TO SPORTSMEN.

A.S. WATSON & CO.,

LINITED,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS

LONDON, INDIA, OHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

BRANDY

ESTABLISHED 1815,

KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

The Interrupted Kiss, by R. Marsh Leaves from an Old Cricketer's Diary,

by W. E. W. Collins

HOTELS

|HONGKONG HOTEL

FIEST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Dining accommodation for 300 Persons.

$1.75

THE YORK LIBRARY. Draper's History of the Intellectual

A Wain Asunder, by Gertrude Atherton La Petite Paroisse, by A. Daudet...

The Long Arm by E. Phillips

Oppenheim...

1.75

1.75

Development of Europe; 2 Volumes $3.50 Barton's Anatomy of Melancholy;

3 Volumes

5.25

80

Janteson's Shakespeare's Heroines...

1.75

String Band Plays during Tin and Dinner.

Lave: Sacred and. Profane, by F. E. ·.·.

Worland

70

Pascal's Thoughts

1.75

Well Furnished Reception Roomis,

Montaigno's Essays; 3 Volumes

5.25

-Private Bár and Billiard Room for Hotel

80

Burton's Narrative of a Pilgrimage to

Residants.

Boxing at a Glance, by J. M. Wright.

80

Per Case,

Yaulting Horse, Rings, Ladder, Rope

$22.50

20.00

Things Seen in China, by J. R. Chitty... Sir A. Hosie's Trade Report of China,

and Pole Exercise, by Staff Sergt. Mosa

Al-Madinah M. Mecrah; 2 Volumes Goethe's Poetry and Truth of My Own

Life; 2 Volume

3.50

Electric Lifts to each Floor.

Electric Lighting and Fans,

3,60

Telephons on every Floor,

80

Arthur Young's Travels in in

France

Every Comfort.

1.75

during 1787-1789.

1.75

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooma.

Classic Tales

1.75

Ladies' Cloak Rooms,

**

1907

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The Religion of the Common Mau, by

Sir H. Wrixon

40 Gesta Romanorum. Translated from the

Latin, by Rev. C. Swan

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Human Foods and Their Nutrive Value,

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OLD HIGHLAND

br H Sayder

12.50

The Complote Oarsman, by R. C

Lehmann

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BLEND

Effects of War on Property, Studies

Building Superintendance, by T. M.

Clark...

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in International Law and Policy, by A. Latifi The One Volume Bible Commentary,

443

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Recipes, Formulas and Processes, by

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Teelinological

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PORT WINE, INVALIDS

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SHERRY, FINO SUPERIOR

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NEW SEASON'S MODELS

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by Rev. J. R. Dummetow The Story of the Bubmarine from Earliest Agus to Present Day, by It Col. C. Field; Illustrated...

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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ACCOUNT Books.

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Hongkong, 29th January, 1509.

NOTICES OF FIRMS

NOTICE.

GUMELSINDO

JESUSI

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

15, Queen's Road Central.

INSURANCES

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THE GLOBUS INSURANCE COMPANY

OF HAMBURG.

FELT HATS. M SEQUEIRA is authorised to Bign THE Undersigned, having ben appointedl

SOLE AGENTS:

S. MOUTRIE & CO..

SOFT

LIMITED.

NEWEST STYLES IN

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STRAW

HATS.

SMART SHAPES IN

1

OVER" BOOTS.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks 375 lbs.net $5.50 per cask as Factory

In Bags 250 lbs. net 33.45 per bag ax Factory:66

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,'. General Managers.

Hongkong, 29th April, 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.

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Hongkong, 13th February, 1909.

TRADE

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THE KINO. 'By Royal Appointment.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

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h15pm to 1:45 pm...Every 15 minutes. 2. 145 pins. to 2.15 p.m.. Every 10 minutes. I 215 pm to 3.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3,30 p.m. to 500 Every 10 milantes. Every 15 minutes. 5.00p.m. to 8.00p.m....

NIGHT CARE.

8,45 p.m. &9.00 p.m.; 9,45 to 12.15 p.m.

overy 'hour.

SATURDAYS.

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

SOLE MUNDATR.”

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79.00 to 930am. Every 30 minutes.

BINLIVET

BOLE AGENTS.

Estab. 1742.

Quality

the Secret of Success.

my Firm por Propunition from This Data. A. R. MARTY Hongkong, 11th February, 1909. 1327

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NOTICE.

MR WILLIAM JAMES WADDILOVE has been appointed par Bouger at

Moukden covering the various Districts of Manchuria, and he will Sign our Firm per Procmation from the 10th day of February, 1909.

BUSH BROTHERS. Newchwang, 4th February, 1909.

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ZERLAND STREET, BELOW MABONIC HALL

TO-NIGHT AND EVERY EVENING. SELECT PROGRAMME.

Hours 9 to 11 P.M. ADMISSION 31.20, 80 eta. and 50 cts.

Hongkong, 22nd January, 1909.

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SINGON & CO. $15 PER DOZ.ROWARE MERCHANTS.

TRON, STEEL, METAL and HARD- Wholesale

NOTE-Any persons proved guilty of re-filling our empty bottles with inferior Whisky

will be refused supplies.

THE

and Retail Ironmongera Pig Iron and [34 Foundry Coke Importers. General Store- keepers and Ehipehandlers. Nos: 35 & 37, HING Hand STEART, (2nd Street, west of Central Market) Telephone No. 515

(660

WATKINS' DISPENSARY

Has been thrown into the Rubbish Hoop! Why? Because the establishment will be open

FROM

DAY AND NIGHT

CERE YEAR END TO YEAR END

9.30 sai: to 10:30 am... Every 15 minute AND QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHEMISTS

10.00 am to 11.00a.m...Every 10 minutes 11.45 am to 1200 Noon Every 15 minutes. $22.00 Noon to 1.00p.m. Every 10 minutes. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Every 15 indatos. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00pm. Every 10 minutes. 6.00 pain, to 7,00

15 minutes NIGHT CARS st 8.45 p.m. & 9.00p.m., 9:45 tb 11.15 pm, every half hour, SPECIALE CARS by arrangement at the Compey's Office, Alexandru Buildinga, Des Volk Road Central.

7 pm từ 200pm onli

JOHN D'HUMPHREYS & BON,

Aeneral Managers, 1 Hongkong St May, 1907:

...₤1.374.

will always be on DUTY to

DISPENSE DEUGS AND PREPARE PRESCRIPTIONS.

-WATKINS LTD.,

PARE CHEMISTS AND DEUGGISTS,

31 QUEEN'S ROAD CESTRAL, HONGKONG.

*** Night and Day Telepho NO EXTRA CHARGE, FOE NIGHT SERVICE. Hongkong, 13th February, 1909.

A LING & CO..

19 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS!

STDEE.

Photographio Goods of every Description in Stock

Developing and Printing Undertaken.

31st July, 1907.

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UP-TO-DATE CAMERAS

JUST ARRIVED.

AGENTS for the shove Company, aro prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Bates.

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 13th August 1906.

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N TILE INSURANCE COMPANY

FORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN-

TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBEŃ, 1907

£18,114,624.

Authorised Capital Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital

II: Fire Funds'

£3,000,000 2.750,000

687,500 0 0 3,065,374 15

The Undersigned, AGENTS for the store. Company, are prepared to ACCEPT HISES against FIBE at Current Bates.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agenta: Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.

F1019

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE."

PPLICATIONS will be received by the

A Undergren up to the 31st March, 1999,

for the Post of ACTING STEWARD to the above Club for six months from the 1st May, 1909,

Applicants should be unmarried as residence on the Club Premises is essential.

By:Order,

JAMES CRAIK, Secretary, Hongkong, 11th February, 1909. [315] AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.

CALIBRE 7.65 mm, With CHAMBER for 8 CARTRIDGES FIRING 3 SHOTS in £ SECONDS.

SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 6th March, 1907. AUTOMATIO MAUSER

PISTOLS

न

CALIBRE 7.63 12.0. With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES

FIRING 10.SHOTS in 2 SECONDS...

CABLOWITZ & Co. Agents.

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** Hongkong, 13th March 1907.

NEW CARTRIDGES.

BT popular English Manufacturers. In

all Bores and Bites

SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED SHUTS From No. 10 th BSBG st 36, 37 had $7.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES and AIR QUNB in Variety.

Inspection Invited

Diet ABWH SCHMIDT & Co. 1, Hongkong, 26th October, 1906. ₤1445.

AVID COESAR & SON'S

MERCHANT NAVI

NAVY BOILED

D

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TONG FLAX S

F=39

26, DES VETI ROAD, CENTRAL.

Hongkong) 2nd February, 1909. 37 1

$6747

RELIANCE CROWN TXBPAULING

Matron in attendanco.

CHARGES MODERATË, AND NO EXTRAS,

A. F. DAVIES, Maunger.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL. Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard-Roonis, Hot and Cold Water throughout, Electrically Lighted: Electric Fans (it

required).

Electric Passenger Elevator to each flour. Table D'Hote at separate tables. For Terma, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER,

"KINGSCLERE,”

PRIVATE HOTEL.

APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD.

Telephone No. 134.

"BACHSULA."

Telegraphic Address: A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed.

ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hot and Cold Water throughout. Billiards, Tennis, Croquet, putting green and fine stabling for horses.

a46] Proprietress, Ms. G. SACESE.

"BRAESIDE,

PRIVATE HOTEL.

TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Furnished Rooma, avery home comfort.”- Fine. View of the Barbour. Telephone, No. 690.

Apply to MRS. F. W. WATTS,

"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. Hongkong, 4tǎ Desember, 1907, [844 ORIENTAL HOTEL

TELEPHONE. 197.

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Mas. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress. A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel Large and Airy Rooma, affording every comfor to Residents and Tourists, Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES.

Telegraphic address: "Comfort," Hongkong.

For Particular, apply to

M. MATTHAEY, Propristress.

Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.

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VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGZK-MB H, HAYNES Telegraphic address VICTORIA, SHameen. SHUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO. MANAGER-MB. H. N. BEAUKEPAIRE Telegraphic address "FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF PRATA GRANDM Both Hotels electrically. Beted, and under -

experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Spial attention given to Tourists. BEASONALE RATES.

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- WM FARMER. Proprietor;

BOA VISTA" (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA) MACAO.

HE Hotel is under European manege. ment and most strict supervision as Ž food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of home.

destronus.n

A mint pleut retreat for those, dost a few days rest and quiet."

Comfurtalte accommodation for travellers colony of Macao, paring a visit to the historical and picturesque

Mao iz 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, Two steamers (88. Bui Az and But Toi) daily to and from Hongkong, dad two steamers to and {from Canton, give easty): communication. «wilk both these gestres, enda

Cable Address" BOATLETA." For Terras, apply to? még #196rná v THE MANAGER. HOTEL RIPOS 0.

BEXHILL-ON-SEA

THE attention of intending visitors to Eng- land is courteously directed to the above private Hotel, widely renowned for comfort, and its excellent English catering and cooking It adjoins good Golf Links and overlooks See

South

mas from 8 per day luciasite. and West Climate many and

Besident Propristress Mrs. Gibson.

од

VARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO. bracing.

54-Bola Agents. T

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