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Foa EUROPE & AMERICA; INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ko,, and for

PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT TRA OUTPORTS

A. Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

is given in the

HONGKONG WEEKLY

PRESS,

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

812 per anHUN. Postage to any

part of the World $2.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

No. 15,881 號一十八百八千五萬一第 日五忌月二年元統宜 HÖNGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH, 1909. 二拜禮

THERMOS FLASKS

LARGE AND SMALL SIZES.

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

INVALUABLE TO SPORTSMEN.

A. S. WATSON & CO..

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

LIMITED,

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AN

"ALL

NIGHT"

DRUG STORE

You can get what you need at WATKINS DISPENSARY any hour, of the night. All that you need do to get prompt, cheerful attention is to press the night bell. This night service is intended entirely as an accommodation to our customers. It is given willingly-cheerfully.

The charges during the night hours are the same as by day.

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QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHEMISTS

WILL ALWAYS BE ON DUTY TO

DISPENSE PRESCRIPTIONS.

WATKINS, LIMITED,

CHEMYSTS AND DRUGGISTS,

APOTHECARIES' HALL,

WATKINS BUILDING,

31, Quesa's Road Central,

HONGKONG.

NIGHT AND DAY TELEPHONE: 492.

NEW PIANOS

ON HIRE

AT $10 PER MONTH.

TUNING AND

REGULAR

ATTENTION

INCLUSIVE.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS

OF

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

· ESTABLISHED 1815.

S. MOUTRIE & CO..

LIMITED.

BRANDY ★★★

[#39

Per Case..

$22.50

20.00

17.00

WHISKY, PALL MALL

20.00

JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND

12:50

C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL

ABLEND

10.5"

CHATER BOÁD.

PORT WINE, INVALIDS.

20.00

37

DOURO

13.50

Hongkong, 1st October, 1908.

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SHERRY, FINO SUPERIOR -

14.75

16.00

18.30

20.00

23.00

26.50

Qrs. 40.00 Pia: 42.00

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

·PORTLAND · CEMENT.

In Casks 375 lbs, net. $5.50 per csak ex Factory In Baga 250 lbs, not 83.45 per bag ex Fastery

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.

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THE

G.RAND HOTEL. DIVISION STREET, KOBE.

FIRST-CLASS CUISINE.

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

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BEST WINES AND LIQUORS SUPPLIED.

Special arrangements for a long stay.

F. DOMBALLEĮ M. MAILLE

PEAK TRAMWAYS

7.00 a.m.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

Propriétaires.

وو

LA TORRE

OLD EAST INDIA

AMOROSO

ROYAL AMONTILLADO CURIO SOLERA

BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. -

THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

SIEMSSEN & CO..

HONGKONG AGENTS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

AERTEX CELLULAR

TENNIS

SHIRTS.

$3.75 EACH 6 FOR $21.

“COTELLA

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TENNIS SHIRTS.

$2.50 EACH 6 FOR $13.50.

COMPANY

TENNIS BOOTS

7.30 am to 9.30 am....Every 10 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m... Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 12.45 p.....Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 pan....Every 10 minutes.** 115 p.m. to 1.45 p.m.... Every 15 minutes." 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p... Every 10 minutes, 2.15 p.m. to 3.00p.m... Every 15 minutes. 3:30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 pm, to 8.00 p... Every 10 minutes.

NIGHT CARS.

8.45 p.m. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m.

every hour.

SATURDAYS.

&

$5.00 TO $12 PER PAIR.

SHOES.

WHITE FELT TENNIS HATS.

AYRES AND SLAZENGERS

1909 TENNIS BALLS.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, 8th March, 1909.

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

TRADE

The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Franco-British Exhibition lies been awarded to

SUNDAYS.

8.00 a.m. to 900 am....Every 15 minutes. 9.00 a.m. to 930 a.m...Every 30 minutes. 9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m...Every 15 minutes 10.00 am to 11.00 a....Every 10 mins 11.45 a.m. to 12.00 Noon... Every 15 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m. Every 10 minutes, 1:00p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m... Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00pm....Every 15 minutes. 7.00p.m. to 8.00 pm. Every 10 minutes.

NIGHT CARS at 3.45 p., & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to

11.15 p.m., erary half-hour.

WHITE HORSE”

WHISKY.

LANE. CRAWFORD

SOLE AGENTS.

SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the LAGAVULIN. DISTILLERY, ISLAT

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199 To His MAJESTY

THE KING. By Royal Appointment.

& CO.

MARK

MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD.

Quality

Estab. 1742.

the Secret of Success.

(BAISELLACHIE ».

GLENLITET

$15 PER DOZ. NOTÉ-Any persons proved guilty of refilling our empty botilen with inferice Whisky will be refused supplies.

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Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Des MALT-MILL

Tour Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Feneral Managers.

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Hongkong 9th May, 1907.

| TELEPHONE No. 75.

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FOR 1999.

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$10.00 6.00

Orders may be sent to thet Hongkong Daily Press Office ani, to the Local Booksellers.

BATÆĦMELT-18# PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.

GUINNESS'S STOUT -

AND

BASS & Co.'s PALE ALE,

HORSE

HEAD" BRAND.

IN QUARTS, PINTS AND SPLITS.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

WIND & SPIZIT MERCHANTS,

15; Queen's Roush Central,

Hongkong, 4th March, 1999.

C. LAZARUS & COMPANY,

60 AND 61, BENTINCA STREET, CALCUTTA,

BILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS.

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THE STANDARD INDIAN

BILLIARD TABLE,

Complete with all Accessories for Billiards and packed for Shipment, Rs 1,460.

C. LAZARUS & CO. CALCUTTA.

INSURANCES

THE GLOBUS INSURANCE COMPANY

THE

OF HAMBURG.

THE Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, sro prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE

Current Rates.

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 13th Angust 1906.

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JORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN

NILE INSURANON COMPANY

TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st DeceMate, 1907

£18,114,624.

Authorised Capital Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital

11. Fire Funds

£3,000,000 2,750,000

687,500 0.0 3,065,374 15 7

The Undersigned, AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.

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DR. M. H. CHAUN, ·

THE latest Method of the AMERICAN

SYSTEM 01 DENTISTRY.

33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL From the University of Pennysilvania, US.A.

Hongkong, 17th April, 1907.

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IEN TING

SURGEON DENTIST,

No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.

TERMS VERY MODERATE.

Consultation Free. Hongkorg, 21st September, 1905.

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FILM! FILM!!

KODAK FILM.

DEVELOPING AND PRINTING

SPECIALITY.

A TACK & CO..

26, Des Vœux Boad, CentrAL.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1909.

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

FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS STORE.

Photographic Goods of every Description in Stock.

Developing and Printing Undertaken. Hongkong, 31st July, 1907.

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COLD STORAGE.

INTIMATIONS

1985--3

HONGKONG REGATTA.

ON SATURDAY, 20TH MARCH.

Under the Patronage of Their Excellencies Bir FEEDERICK LUGARD, K.U.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., &,

Vico-Admiral Sir HEDWORTH LAMBTON, K.C.B., R.N.,

Major General R. G. BROADWOOD, C.E. THE RACING DUO at Noor and

T continues util 5 r.32., the bunior Pai Bace being rowed at 1 P.M. after which Tiffin will be served on board the Flagship.

The Band of the Buffs will render selections. during the afternoon.

YACHT RACKS and a Moros-BOAT RACE will take place also.

After the last ruce, Mrs. BASIL TAYLOR has kindly consented to present the Prizes.

The Committee request the pleasure of the Presence of the Ladies of Hongkong.

Launches will leave Blake Pior for the Flag- ship at 11.30 AM, aud at frequent intervals until 2.30 P.M. returning after the last race.

Tickets for the Flagship and Tiffin may be obtained from Lieut.-Colonel CHAPMAN and the undersigned, or from Mosure. Kelly & Walsh, price Flagship $1.00. Tin 81.25. It is request- ed that early application may be made for the latter, to ensure the necessary accomunadation...|

Launches following the races must keep astern of the Umpire's bunch in order not to interfer with competing erow

HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRST-CLABO And Up-to-Date.

Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. String Bar Plays during Tiffin and Dinner, Well Furnished Reception Rooms.

Private Bar and Billard Room for Hotel

Résidenta

Electric Lifts to each Floor,

Electrio Lighting and Fats

Telophones on every Floor.

Every Comfort.

Ladies Afternoon Tea Roomas.

Ladies' Cleak Rooms,"

Matron in attendance.

CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS, #42]

A. T. DAVIES,

Manager.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Tooms. ".

Private Bar and Billiard-Forms.. Hot and Cold Water throughont, Electrically Lighted; Electrie Fans (if

required).

Bleetrio Fassenger Elevator to each floor. Table D'Hote at separate tables. •

For Terms &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER.

KINGSOLERE,"

PRIVATE HOTEL.

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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND

MACDONNEL ROAD.

Telephone No. 134.

Telegraphis Address:

"SACHSOLA."

A.B.C. Cole, 5th Ed. ALECTRIC LIGHT, Hot nud Cold Water

E throughout. Billards, Tennis, Croquet,

putting green and fine stabling for horses.

0451 Proprietress, Mas, G. SACHSE. "DRAESIDE,"

PRIVATE HOTEL.

TANDING in is own grounds with Tennis Knit Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Faruished Rooms, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour. Telephone, No. 690..

MRS. F. W. WATTS, Apply to

"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. [244 Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. ORIENTAL HOTEL

TELEPHONE 197.-

„No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

- M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.

A thoroughly Mirst-Clang und Up-to-Dato Hotel.

Large and Airy Roots, affording every comfor to Residents and Tourists.

Table D'Hoto at Separate Tables." MODERATE KATES.

Telegraphic address: "Comfort," Hongkong.

For Particulars, apply to

M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress. Hongkong. 5th October, 1908.

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"BOA VISTA (HOTEL ŠANİTARIUM OF SOUTH CHINA). MACAO.

"HEDLEY G. WHITE. Tert and most strict supervision as to

THE Hotel i under European manage-

Hon. Secretary.

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Yongkong, 13th Mareli, 1909,

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.

IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that on and

I' after This Date, the Selling Price of

Ice, will be Reduced to HALF A CENT per pound.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers, Hongkong Ice Company, Ltd. Hongkong, 11th March, 1909.

SUTTON'S SEEDS. Special Selections for South China. CHINA EXPRESS CO.

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3, Duddell Street, Hongkong,

Shipping and Jnsurance. A genta. Konekone, 22nd January, 1909. (50

SINGON & CO.

TRON, STEEL, METAL and HARD.

WARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale. and Retail Ironmongers Fig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers. General Store- keepers and Shipchandlers. Nos. 35 & 37, HING LONG STREET, (2nd Street, west of Central ·

[660 Markot) Telephone No. 515.

AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.

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

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

NEW CARTRIDGES.

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Bad Heres and sizes.

Y popalar English Manufacturers." In

food, clasuliness und lygiane of the place.

All comforts of a home.

A most pleamat retreat for those desirous to a few days rost and quiet.

Comfortable accoinmodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of Macao.

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (8.8. Sui An, and Sui Tai) daily fo and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centres,

· Cable, Address-“Boavista,” For Terms, apply to

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THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON.

MANAGER MR. H. HAYNES. Telegraphic address—“ VICTORIA, Suameex,

SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO. MANAGER-Mx. H. N. BEAUKEPAIRŲ. Telegraphie address—“FARMER, MACAO." SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIES PROVIDED. Every information and Speciul attention given to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES.

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WM. FARMER,

Proprietor.

HOTEL RIP080.

BEXHILL-ON-SEA.

THE attention of intending visitors, to Eng-

T

SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILI, land is courteously, directed to the above

private Hotel, widely renowned for comfort,

THE HONGxona Ier COMPANY, LTD.,

have now 40,000 Cubic Feet of Cold SHOTS. From No. 10 to 8884. at 86, 87 and and its excellent English catering and cooking. Storage available at EAST POINT. Stores will $7.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES It adjoins good Golf Links and overlooks Se■ be Open at 10-A.. and 4 PM. daily, Sunday and AIR GUNS in Variety. excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods.

G. K. HAXTON, Manager. Hongkong 1st April, 1908.

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Inspection Invited.

F

WM. SCHMIDT & Co. Hongkong, 26th October, 1906. £1445.

on South and West. Climate sunny and bracing Terms from 8/- per day inclusive. Besident Proprietress Mrs. Gibson,

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