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A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

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HONGKONGWEEKLY

PRESS,

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Page

Hongkong Daily Press.

No.13,895 號五十九百八千五萬一第

HYGIENOL

A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT

GERMICIDE AND DEODORIZER,

!

A. S. WATSON & CO..

LIMITED,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,

AND

ESTABLISHED 1857

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 1st, 1909. 日一十月二閏年元統宣

四拜禮

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW STOCK OF AERTEX CELLULAR CLOTHING.

THIS LABEL ON AERTEX ALL GARMENTS.

DAY SHIRTS

WITH CUFFS $5.00.

WITHOUT QUFFS. $4.00.

我一月四年九二百九千一英港香

BREWER & CO., LIMITED.,

PEDDER STREET-Adjoining Main Entrance HONGKONG HOTEL TELEPHONE, No. 696.

New NOVELS $1.75 Exci

High Life in the Far East, by James Dalziel:

Author of In the First Watch." Septimus. by William J. Locke: Author

of Beloved Vagabend.

Adventures of Louis Blake, by Louis Becke. The Tempting of Paul Chester, by Alice

and Claude Askow.

417

Hydrographical Surveying, by Wharton and Field: Now Enlarged and· Revised Edition Modern Gas and Oil Engines, by F.

Grover The New Spirit in India, by H. W.

Novison

...

$17.00

4.20

9,00

Personal Religion in Egypt before

Christianity

2.25

Three Plays of Shakespeare, by

Swinburne...

2.25

My Experiences in Cyprus, by Basil

Stewart

4.50

The Crime on Canvas by F. M. White. Sir Morcombo's Marriage, by Florence

Warden.

Roman Life und Manner, by L.

[B30

PYJAMAS

$0.00 PER BUIT.

Frieldlander

4.50

The Capture of Paul Beek, by M. McDonnell

Bodkin.

Art of Modern Conjuring

2.75

The Honso Called Herrlah, by Rita.”

Cole's Fun Doctor

1.75

Another Hardy Garden Book..

The Iron Heel, by Jack London.

5.50

UNDERVESTS

$2.75 EACH.

TENNIS

DRAWERS. $3.00 PER PAIR.

SHIRTS

The Fermudez Reciter Popular and

The Sin

Alison Daring, by L. G.

Humerous...

2.75

Moberly.

Regulations Relating to the Examination

of Engineers

40

$9.50 EACH.

Regulations and Suggestions as to the Survey of the Machinery of Steamships..

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong; 22nd March, 1909,

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KOWLOON DISPENSARY.

NEW SEASON'S MODELS

BABY GRANDS

AND

UPRIGHT

GRANDS

GUINNESS'S STOUT

BASS Co.'s PALE ALE,

AND

BY

HORSE HEAD

BRAND.

IN QUARTS, PINTS AND SPLITS.

STECK

TELEPHONE No. 75.

RACHELS, IBACH,

BLUTHNER,

PLEYEL, ETC,

SOLE AGENTS:

MOUTRIE & CO..

LIMITED.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1908.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks 37 set $5.50 per cask ex Factory In Bags 250 Ls, met £3.45 per lag ex Factory

“SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., -

General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908. [1647

THE GRAND HOTEL. DIVISION STREET, KOBEL

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,

DEAK

PEA

7:00 am.

F. DOMBALLEY

M. MAILLE

TRAMWAYS

LIMITED

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS,

Propriétaires.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

Hongkong, 4th March, 1909.

"ALL NIGHT"

DEUG STORE

You can get what you need at WATKINS DISPENSARY any hour of the night. All that you need do to got prompt, oheerful attentions to press the night bell, This night merrico is intended entirely as an accommodation to our customers. It is

given willingly cheerfully,

This My Sou "René Bazing We of the Never Never, by Era. "Arneas

Gum

The Conventionalists, by R. H. Benson.

1

"CLAN MACKENZIE"

SCOTCH WHISKY.

$15.50 PER DOZ.

AN OLD MATURED WHISKY OF FINE MELLOW FLAVOUR. AS SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

SOLE AGENTA.

KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

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High Life in the Far East, by J. Dalziel The International Geography by 70 Authors: Edited, by H. R. Mil Papers On Moral Education: Elited

by G. Spiller

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DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE

FOR 1909,

Complete Edition

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HONGKONG HOTEL

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Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. String Band Plays during Tillz und Dinner, Well Furnished Reception Rooms, - Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel

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Electric Lifts to each Floor.

Electrie Lighting and Fans. Telophone on Lovory-Floor.

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CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS, a42]

A. F. DAVIES, Manager.

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Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER.

"KINGSCEERE,”

PRIVATEAH QT EL.

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

***SACHBOLA,”. Telegraphic Address: A Fel: Code, 5th Ed.

ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hoband Gold Water

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845) Proprietress MRS G. SACHSE. BRAESIDE,

PRIVATE HOTEL.

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ORIENTAL HOTEL

TELEPHONE 197.

No. 2. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

MRB. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress. 6.50 A thomughly First-Class and Up-to-Date Hotel

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. E

15; Queen's Rood Central,

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ALIGNMENT

NEW MODEL No. 10.

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Duncan

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The Wild and Cultivated Cotton Plants of the World, by Sir Geo. Wett My African Journey by Winston

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17.00

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Oriental Crinie, by H. L. Adum

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The Reform of the House of Loris, by

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2.25

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WATKINS, LIMITED,

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

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31, Queen's Road Central,

HONGKONG.

NIGHT AND DAY TELEPHONE: 492.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS

OF

COMPANI

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 1815.

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12.45 p.m. to 1.15pm

1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.

1.45 p.m. to 215 pat.... Everyd

2.15 p.m.

00, Every

5.30 Tery

5:00 p.m.

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SPECIAL CARS by arragement at the Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Dos Venz Road Central

Extm Cs3 2004

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

neral Managers Hongkong, 1st April, 1909.

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DURABLE

INSURANCES

THE GLOBUS INSURANCE COMPANI OF HAMBURG.. EUndersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

CARLOWITZ & Co. 128 Hongkong, 13th August 1906,

ŢORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1907

£18,114,624.

Anthorised Capital

Bubarribod Capital

Paid-up Capital

IL Fas Funds.....

£3,000,000 $2,750,000

687,500 0 0 3,065,374 15 7

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

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

Agents.

[1019 Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.

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$22.

20.00

17.00

PETIŠKY, PALL MALL

20.00

JOHN WALKER & SONS:

OLD HIGHLAND - C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL

BLEND

12.50

10.50

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

20.00

THE

DOURO

13.50

HERRY, FINO SUPERIOR

14.75

LA TORRE

16.00

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$18.50

20.00

ROYAL AMONTILLADO TURIO SOLERA

23.00

26.50

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THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

SIEMSSEN

-QTS. 40.00 PTs. 42.00

& CO.. HONGKONG AGENTS.

THE CELEBRATED

W. B. CORSETS.

NUFORM AND ERECT FORM. Most popular in the World and worn by the leading Society Belles of Europe and America.

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[41 Hongkong. 30th March, 1909.

DAVID

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CORSAR A BONE MERCHANT NAVY NAVY BOILED

LONG FLAX

RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.

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Water, Its Orign and Use, by W, Coles

Finch

Solo Agents: THE DADE" LOOSE LEAR ACCOUNT BOOKS.

AUTOMATIC BROWNING POCKET PISTOLS.

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

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

NEW CARTRIDGES,

Y popular English Manufacturers.

Ball Bores and Bises:

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

Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. MODERATE RATES.

Telegraphic address: Comfort," Hongkong.

For Particulars, apply to

M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.

Hongkong, 5th October, 1908. 43

"

"BOA VISTA (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA). MACAQ

THE Hotel is under European manage

ment and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

A moet pleasant retreat for those desirous for a few days rest and quiet.

Comfortable accommodation for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesqu salony of Macao.

Macao is 4 mil south-west of Hongkong. Two steamers (es. Sui An and Sui Tui) daily to and from Hongkong, aud, two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication, with both these centres.

Cable Address" BOAVISTA.” For Terms, apply to

In

$195)

SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED

THE MANAGER.

SHOTS. From No. 10 to SSS6. at 86, 87 and VICTORIA HOTEL

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

Inspection Invited.

WM. SCHMIDT & Co. 1445 Hongkong, 26th October, 1905.

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.

T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that on nad

IT 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, lith. March, 1909.

SINGON & CO.

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SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-HR. H. HAYNES Telegraphic address—“ VICTORIA, SHAMEEN, SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION,"

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO. MANAGED MR. II. N. BEAUREPAIRE. Telegraphic address—“ FarmKE, Macao." SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically ligted, and ander experienced Europesa Supervision. GCIDES AND HAIRS PROVIDED: Every information and Special attention given to Tourists. REASONABEE BATES.

a16231

...

WM. FARMER,

Proprietor,

DR M. HI, CHAUN,

TRON, STEEL, METAL and HARD-

Wholeenio WARE MERCHANTS. and Retail Ironmongera Pig Iron and General Store- Foundry Coke Itaporters keepers and Blupebarbers. Nos. 35 & 37, HING LOONG STREET, (2nd Street, west of ContralTHE latest Method of the AMERICAN

[660 Market) Telephone No. 515.

A COLD STORAGE.

HE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.

T have now 000S C Storage available at BAST POINT. Store will be Open at 10 AM. and 4 P.M. daily, Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods

G. K. HAXTON, Manager.

Hongkong lab April, 1908.

SYSTEM or DENTISTRY. 1-33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

From the University of Pennsylvania, U.8.A. (415 Hongkong, 17th April, 1907:

VIEN TING.

8URGEON DENTIST,

Ng. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE.

Consultation Free. gkorg, 21st September, 1905,

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