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HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 26TH, 1909. 一拜願: 批六十二月四年九界百九千——其港香

No. 15,915.

一號五十百九千五萬一第

日七初月三年元

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

SUN GLASSES

IN GREAT VARIETŸ.

A. S. WATSON & CO..

LIMITED,

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

AND

KOWLOON DISPENSARY.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

OP

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 1816.

KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

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The Short Chat to India. Record of a Journey along the Boute of the Baghdad Bailway, by D. Fraser Payoko's Task. Influence of Superstition on Growth of Institutions, by J. G. Fraser

The Russo Jap. War. Ist Period: The Concentration, by Capt. F. B. Sedgwick; Maps and Plans

The Human Species, From Standpoints of Comparative Anatomy, Phylology and Bacteriology, by L. Hopt..

Christianity and Sex Problems, by H.

Northesta $10.50 Modern Egypt, by the Earl of Cromer;

2 Volumes

1909.

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Electrio Lifts to each Floor,

Electric Lighting and Fans.

$6.50

19.00

4.50

Per Case.

BRANDY ★★★

$22.50

The Navigation of Shipa in Fog, by

C. D. Wilkinson and J.T. Douglas: 5.00 2.25 The Kindergarten Guide, by Krans- Boelte ind J. Kraus; 2.Volumes... Essentials in Architecture, by J. Ealcher Herculaneum, Past Present and Future, Waldstoin and I. Shoobridge; Illustrsion

in 20 Lessons, by Prsationl Massage

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17.00

Every Comfort.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.

H. Niska

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20,00

9.00 The Complts Shot, by G. T. Teasdale

3.50

Ladies' Cloak Rooms,

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WHISKY, PALL MALL

20.00

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JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND

12.50

C. P. & 00.'S SPECIAL

BLEND

A British Officer in the Balkans, by Major P. E. Henderson ... « Behind the Voll in Perala and Turkish Arabia, by M. E. Hume Griffith The Politics and Boonomie Organize--

tion of Modent · Japan, ký G. Wilonkin..

Buckell

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BY

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AND

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Hongkong, let October, 1908.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks 375 lbs. at $5.50 per eask ax Factory In Bags 250 lbs. net 83.45 per bag, ex Factory.

SHEWAN, TOMES & 00.

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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BEST WINES And Liquors SuPPLIED.

Special anangements for a long stay.

F. DOMBALLEĮ

'M. MAILLE

PEAK TRAMWAYS

7.00 a.m.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

Propriétaires.

The Far East Revisited, Political, Commercial, Social and General. Conditions in Malaya, China, Kore and Japan, by E. Gorton Angler. „i The Trade and Administration of the Chinese Empire, by H. B. Mereo .... Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Traus, and Annotated, by H A, Giles

The Complete Golfer, by Harry Vardon Cassell's House Decoration & Praction Guide to Painters and Decorators Work. 835 Illus. and 12 Plates THE "DADE" LOOSE LEAF

ACCOUNT Books.

STATE-EXPRESS CIGARETTE: 555. 9.00 STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTE: 999.

STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES

"DE LUXE

$.00

3.00

ABDATH "SPECIAL" TOBACCO. OBAVEN MIXTURE. CRAVEN BROADCUT.

"CLAN MACKENZIE"

SCOTCH WHISKY.

$15.50 PER DOZ.

AN OLD MATURED WHISKY OF FINE MELLOW FLAVOUR. ÁS SUPPLIED TO Tus House or COMMONS.

LANE. CRAWFORD

& CO.

SOLE AGENTS.

INSURANCE

ARE NOW SHOWING NEW DESIGNS IN SELECTED TEAK FURNITURE. SIDEBOARDS AND DINNER WAGGONS, NTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

DINING TABLES, CHAIRS, DESKS.

BOOKCASES. FOLDING CARD TABLES, HALLSTANDS. HALL CHAIRS. BEDROOM SUITES. WARDROBES.

·FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP

INSPECTION

INVITED.

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Hongkong, 9th April, 1909,

TELEPHONE No. 76.

KUPPER'S

PILSENER

BRITISH AND MERCAN

TOTAL FUNDS at 31st" DECEMBER, 1907

£18,114,624.

Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital

II. Fire Funds

din 2,750,000

687,500 0 0 3,065,374 13 7

The Undersigned; AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACOEPT RISKS. against FIBE st Current Rates.

SHEWAN, TOXES & CO.,

Agents,

(1019 Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.

FOR SALE,

ELECTRIC PLANT

Consisting of:

633

BEER.

THE LEADING BEER IN THE

FAR EAST.

il

SOLE AGENTS:

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

WINE & SPIзFT MERCHANTS.

COMPANY

Hongkong, 15th April, 1909.

AN

7.30 am. to 10.00 am....Every 10 minutes. 10.00 am to 11.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes. 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m... Every 10 minutes.

15 minutes..."

2.15 p.m. to 3.00 to 1 minutes.

3.30 p.m. to, 5.00 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p...very 10 minutes.

NIGHT JARS.

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

everyone SATURDAYS. Extra Cars at 315 p.m. 11.30 p.m. and-1145 p.m.

SUNDAYS 8.00 a.m. to 900 mm. Every 15 minutes 9.00 am to 930 am....Every 30 minutes. 9.30 a.mi. to 10.30 am. Every 15 minutes. 10.00 am to 11.00a.m. Every 10

10 minutes. 11.45 am..to 12.00 Noon...Every 15 minutes 12.00 Noon to 1.00p.m...Every 10 minutes.

1.00p.m. 5.00 p.m. Every 15 min

15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.in. to 8.00 pm. Every 10 minuton NIGHT CARS at 8.45 p.ra. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 pm, every half hour.

SPECIAL

AT CARS by arrangement at the Company's Office, Alexandre Buildings, Des Van Road Central:

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Feneral Managers'

Hongkong, 1st April, 1909.

(549

15, Queen's Road Central.

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“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, servico in intented entirely as an accommodation to our customers. It is

given willingly-oheerfully.

QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHEM YSTS

TO

WILL ALWAYS BE ON DUTY

DISPENSE PRESCRIPTIONS."

WATKINS, LIMITED,

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

CHEMYSTS

AND DRUGGISTS;

31, Queen's Road Central,

HONGKONG

NIGHT AND DAY TELEPHONE: 492.

wo 125 Kilowatt STEAM ALTEE

!

SE

INTIMATIONS

NOTICE.

EALED TENDERS, in Duplicate, for the Supply of the undermentioned STORES for H. M. Cruiser "Vasco. DA ĜAMA,” While in this Harbour during the month of May, 1909, will be received by the Captain, care of the Portuguese Consulate, No. 47, Wyndham Street, until Neon, on TUESDAY, the 27th April, 1909-

ENGINE ROOM STORES WINE AND PROVISIONS STATIONERY.

Full particulare and any necessary informa Hon may be obtained on application at the Portuguess Consulate.

The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved.

JOAO, J. LEIRIA,

Consal for Portugal.

Portuguess Consulate,

Hongkong, 23rd April, 1909,

TUITION.

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about 9 years of ago to join with

NATOR SETS: Output 60 Amperes ONE or TWO BRITISH BOYS Wanted at 2100 Volts. The Beta comprise Vertical Compound Medium speed Engines, 205 revolu Advertiser's son in classes thres afternoons a tions per minste, by Messrs. Roar & Co, week. Preparing for Pabile School,

Apply

TUITION, direct coupled to Alternators by Messrs. with JOHNSON and PHILLIPS, complete

Care of "Daily Press Office. Erelters, &c.

Hongkong, 24th April, 1909. -

ALSO

ONE HORIZONTAL COMPOUND JET CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE, 100

SITUATION WANTED.

(653

Herse power by Messrs. BeOWErrand LINDLEY B'

DY ENERGETIC TOUNG MAN

For further particulars apply

NA HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LD.,

St. George's Buildings.

· Hongkong, Bed April, 1909,

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THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

FRESH

BUTTER

40 eta. 60 oba, 73 ots. 75 cta, and 80 cts. Ib.

CREAM CHEESE MILK CHEESE

THE DAIRY FARM Co., LTD., Hongkong and Kowloon.

A[563 Hongkong, 15th April 1909. AUTOMATIC BROWNING

POCKET PISTOLS.

CALIBRE 7.65 mm.

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a Position of Trast. First Class Security and References.

B. A." Apply to

Care of "Daily Fress" Office. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1909.

WANTED.

MIDDLE AGED MAN, brought up in

Com-

A Police Force, either locally, or at home possessing good discharges and Teetotaler, to organite and take charge of small body of private watchmen in Hongkong. Liberal terms will be given to spitablə man. fortable married Quarters provided free, also free medical attendance None but beat charactered men need apply.

A. B..C.”. Care of Daily Press" Office. [657- Hongkong, 24th April, 1909.

WANTED.

BY GERMAN GENTLEMAN, residing in CAINE ROAD, Advanced Lessons and an Accompanist Violin and Piano twice a week from 9 to 10 o'clock in the evening.

Apply stating terms 70-XW.,

Care of Daily Press Office. [578 Hongkong, 6th April, 1909.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

With CHAMBER for 8 CARTRIDGES WANTED Good Sized BED-SITTING

FIRING SHOTS in 28ECONDS.

BOOM (higher levels preferable), Board Optional, but verandah with view of harbour sentia. Apply giving full parti

IX X calars to F47

Care of "Tally Press "Office. Hongkong, 24th April, 1909.

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

NEW CARTRIDGES.

Butores and Sizes

Ia

Y popular English Mandfacturers. SMOKELESS POWDERS and CHILLED SHOTS From No. 10 to 8580. at 86, 87 and $7.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES and AIR GUNS in Variety.

Inspection Invited, wi

BARN WE. SCHEIDT & Co. Hongkong, 26th October, 1906

SINGON & CO.

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TRON, STEEL, METAL and HARD

WARE MERCHANTS. Wholesale and Bettil Ironmongers Pig Iron and Foundry Cake Importers. General Store keepers and Shipchaudiers Nos. 35 & 37, HING LOOND STREET, (2nd Street, west of Central Market) Telephone No. 515.

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Matron in attendance.

CHARGES MODERATE, AND No Exmas,

A. F. DAVIES, Manager.

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KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout, Electrically Lighted: Electric Four (it

required),

Electrio Passenger Elevator to each floor. Tablo D'Hoto at separate tables..

For Terma, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER.

“ KINGSCLERE, PRIVATE HOTEL.

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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONKEL ROAD,

Telephone No. 134.

"SACHBOJA.”

Telegraphie Address: A.E.C. Code, 5th Ed.

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

Proprietress, MER. G. SACHSE. "BRAESIDE,

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· PRIVATE HOTEL.

STANDING in town

TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis

Well Furnished Rooms, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour.

Telephone, No. 690.

Apply to Mas. F. W. WATTS.

"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. [644 Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. ORIENTAL HOTEL

TELEPHONE 197.

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

MRS. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.

A thoroughly First-Class and Up-to-Dats Hotel

Large and Airy Rooms, affording every corufor

to Residents and Tourists..., Table D'Hote`st Separate Tables

MODERATË RATES. Telegraphic address: “ Comfort,” Hongkong.

For Particulars, apply to

M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.

Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.

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"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA). MACAO.

HE Hotel is wider European manage Tent and RED strict supervision as to

food, cleanliness and lygione of the plico,

- All comforts of a home.

A most pieseant retreat for those desirous for a fer daye rest and quiet.

Comfortable accommodation for travellera paying a visit to the historical and picturesque colony of MacGO.

Alusso is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, Two steamers (1.8: Sui An end Sur Tai) daily to and from Hongkong, sad two stoazers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both those centrea

Cable Addres“ BOAVISTA.” För Terms, apply to

8196).

·THE MANAGER.

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON.

· MANAGBE—MR. H. HATNES. Telegraphic address! VICTORIA, SHAMEENL SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION,

MACAO HOTEL,

MACAO. MINAGER-MR. H. N. BEAUKEPAIRE. Telegraphic address—“ Farmer, Macao??; SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF PRAYAGEANUM Both Hotels electrically ligted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAME PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES.

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WM. FARMER,

Proprietor. KIALAT HOTEL,

SWATOW

you go le Swatow don't forget to stay at the KIALAT HOTEL. Nico

excellent Confortable Rooms,

culaine, Situated are maintes run by rickshaw from German Consulate.

MISS E. WILL,. Proprietress

Erstow, 1st April, 1909.

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