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FOR EUROFE~& AMERICA, INDIA, AUSTRALIA; No., and for

PRIVATE RESIDENTS AT DAN OUTFORTS

A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

is given in the

HONGKONG WEEKLY

: PRESS,

With which is incorporated the CHIFAOVERLAND TRADEREPORT Subscription, paid in advance, 812 per annum. Portage to any part of the World $2.

Hongkong Daily Press.

No. 16,083. 我三十八零千六萬一第

NEW

PIANOS

ON HIRE

ESTABLISHED 1857

#X&Ƒ/¶Ã£ HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 1909.

一拜惑:

THE

DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE

FOR 1909.

Complate Edition Small....

$10.00 6.00

Orders may be sent to the Hongkong Daily Press Office and to the Local Booksellers.

B^I-+EMBATANE PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.

KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

The White Prophet, by Hall Caino The Motor Maid, by C. N. and A. M.

Williamson...

PRESS NOTICE. From MasanS, KELLY & WALSH, LTD., we have received a set of the Daintiest Christmas Cards Imaginable. They are Collotpys reproductions of Views of Hongkong taken from Pok- fulam, the Jubilee Road, of Balcher's Paint, the Aberdeen Waterfall and elsewhere, giving exquisite glimpser of some of the most beautiful peopls in this beautiful Colony, Appropriate lines and poetry accompany eech- picture, which is enclosed in a dainty- white sheath bearing a Chinese molto in red and the season's greetings in gold, while a delicate strip of silk binds the whole together. Thero ought to be Charming great rush for these Cards, fora nicer way of introducing the beauties of Hongkong to Folks at Home could not have been devised.

"CHINA MAIL."

CHAMPAGNES,

SHERRIES

MARSALAS,

BRANDIES

GINS.

MADEIRAS,

PORTS,

$175

WHISKIES,

CLARETS,

VERMOUTH'S,

BURGUNDIES, BITTERS. HOCKS and. MOSELLES,

LIQUEURS,

ALES, BEERS and STOUT.

Lettors of a Japanese School Boy, by

W. Irwin

The Fortunato Prisoner, by Max

Peabertos....

1.75

1.75

Much Ado about Something, by C. E.

TELEPHONE No. 75.

Lawrence...

Grier The Path to Honour, by 3. C.

1.75

1.75 1.75

411

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

The Castle by the Bos, by H. B.

Marriott Watson

1.75

15, Queen's Road Central.

Hongkong, 12th October, 1909.

(835

The Pools of Siloace, by II. da V.

The Lady of Blogsholme, by H. Rider

Haggard

1.75

1.75

Stradella: An Old Italian Love Falo,

by F. Marion Crawford ...

.1:76

"LIVING THOUGHT LIBRARY."

The Life of the Universo, "by Svante

Arrhenius 2 Voinmes

$4.50

The Origin of the New Testament, by

Dr. W: Wrede

2.25

The Ether of Epace, by Sir Oliver Ludge of Jesus, by L. Tolstoy... The Teaching o Personal Religion in Egypt before Christinaity, by W. I. Finders Potrie

2.25

2.25

2.25

Jesus or Fant, by Dr. A. Meyer Christianity and Islam, by C. H. Recker Throo Flays of Shakespeare, by

Swineburna

2.25 A

2.25

LARGE SELECTION NEWEST DESIGNS

OF

THE

IN

2.25

5 GALLON Drum

"

2.60 1 GALLON IN BULK,

The Transmigration of Souls, by D. A

Bertholet

2.25

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR PRIVATE GREETINGS. MAKE YOUR SELECTION EARLY.

Ta31

CO.,

AT

$10 PER MONTH,

TUNING AND Regulab

ATTENTION INCLÚSITE.

PEARSON'S HYCOL

(CO-EFFICIENT- 18/20),

The most POWERFUL DISINFECTANT in the WORLD. Guaranteed 18/20 TIMES more effective than pure Carbolic Acid under GOVERNMENT STANDARD TEST on TYPHOID GERMS. Certificate of strength given to each buyer, NON-POISONOUS

• and NON-IRRITANT to HUMAN and ANIMAL life. NON-CORROSIVE.

ONE GALLON will make 400 GALLONS of Elient Disinfectant.

PRICE

PERFECT EMULSION IN WATER,

$ 3.00 PER 1 GALLON DRUM. $12.50

S. MOUTRIE &

CO.. LIMITED.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANT

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Caaks 375 lbe, net $5.50 per opak ox Factory In Bags 250 lbs. net 83.45 per lag ex Factory

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.

{a827

TRY QUR

CORNED BEEF

AND

CORNED PORK

THE

DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

563

دو

..

PEARSON'S SAPONIFIED CRESOL

CO-EFFICIENT 10; IN 1 GALLON DRUMS.

5; IN 1

99

To be obtained from nanal Dealers. Prices on application.

Ask other Manufacturers of Fluids for a GUARANTEE of the GERMICIDAL STRENGTHS of their products (in relation to Pure Carbolic Acid) under the STANDARD TEST on TYPHOID GERMS, and then compare the result with our HYCOL This is the only way you can arrive at the Garm Killing Properties and at the true value of a GENUINE DISINFECTING FLUID..

DODWELL & CO., LTD.. SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA & JAPAN FOB PEARSON'S ANTISEPTIC CO., Ln.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW STOCK OF

OAKMORE BOOTS

(ENGLISH MADE)

BLACK AND TAN CALF

$12.50

$14.00

EXTRA HEAVY SHOOTING BOOTS

(BLACK, and BROWN) $12.00 $17.00'

LEGGINGS.

PUTTEES.

Hongkong, 12th October, 1909.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS

OF

COMPANY

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 1815.

BRANDY

TOYS!

TOYS!! TOYS!!! GOOD NEWS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS.

W

E have just unpacked a large and varied assortment of XMAS CRACKERS, X'MAB STOCKINGS, TOYS, DOLLS and BALES. All these Goods are of the Best Quality, and will be sold at Cheap Prices, We bog to fartte Ladies and Gentlemen to visit our Store, and convince themselves before purchasing from elsewhere.

Prices very reasonable. Please extend your! patronago and be satisfied.

H. AIFTOOLA' & Co.,

13 and 15, D'Aguilar St. [1373 Hongkong, 2nd Noveraber, 1909.

PEAK

7.00

TRAMWAYS LIMITED.

TIME TABLE

WERK DAYS,

7.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m....Every 10 minutes. 10.00 am. to 11.00 am...Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 12.45pm...Every 15 minutes. 1245 pm. to 1.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes.

1.35 p. to 1.45pm....Every 15

15 minutes. Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to. 3.00 rory 15 minutes.

1.45 p.m. to

3.30 pm. to

to 5.00pm. Every 15 minutes, 5.00 pm. to 8.00p.m.... Every 10 minutes.

8.45 pm. & 9.00 pm, 3.45 to 11.15 p.m.

NIGHT CARS.

every hour. SATURDAYS.

Extra Cars at 3.15 p.m.- 1

5pm 11.30p.m. and 11.45 pm.

..... am to 9.008.

BT Dary 15 minutes.” 8.00 m.

·9.00 .2. 1

to

9.308

Every 30 minutes. 9:30 am. to 10.30 am... Every 15 minutes. 10.30 am to 11.00a.m. Every 10 minutes. 11.45 p.m. to 12.00 Noon Every 15 minutes. $2.00 Noonto 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 px.. Every 15 minutes.

to 6.00 p.1.

Every 10 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. to-7.00p.m....Every 15 minutes. 7.00 pm to 8.00p.m....Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS 8.45 &9.00 p.m., 9.45 to

pan. 11.15 pm, every half hour. SPECIAL CARS y arruagement at the Company's Offes, Alexandra Buildings, Des Vaux Road Central

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.

1960 Hongkong, 1st Apr.1, 1909,

"

IMPERIAL WHISKY

A MAGNIFICENT BRAND, SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE FAR EAST.

WHISKY, PALL MALL

PORT WINE, INVALIDS

DOURO

SHERRY, LA TORRE

AMOROSO

22

BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. -

THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED TO

SIEMSSEN & CO.,

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PRICES

JOHN WALKER & SONS' OLD HIGHLAND - C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL

BLEND

ON

APPLICATION.

LONG HING &

DEALERS IN -

17, QUEEN'S ROAD, Central

PHOTO GOODS of all descriptions, EASTMAN KODAK FILMS.

&C.

DEVELOPING & PRINTING

A SPECIALITY.

PASSENGER SEASON 1910.

a809

IN 25 DAYS TO ITALY

BY THE

MAGNIFICENT N.D.L.

"PRINZESS ALICE"-

LINERS:

ON MARCH 23RD.

Toxa: EEN

10,911

Capt. P. GROBOM.

9,000

ON APRIL 6TH.

Capt. 0. PARKE.

"PRINZ, LUDWIG "'

9,630

ON APRIL 20тu..

Capt. F. v. BINZEL,

KLEIST"

| CALLING AT NAPLES, GENOA; ALGIERS; GIBRALTAR AND SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS,

Early Booking Recommended,

For Particulars, apply to

1225]

FADE

MELCHERS & Co.,

GENERAL AGENTS

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

WHITE HORSE

WHISKY.

MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD. LASAPULIN DISTILLERY. INLAY.

MARK

OBTAINABLE AT ALL STORES

OR FROM THE

SOLE AGENTS:

199 To Hu MAJEST THE KING"

By Royal Appointment.

Estab. 1742.

Quality the Secret of Success.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO. NOTE-Any persons proved guilty of re-filling our empty bottles with inferior Whisky

will be refusedsupplies.

&

PENINSULAR &

THIS

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HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRRT-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE.

Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. String Band Plays during Tiffin and Dinner. Well Furnished Reception Rooms, Private Bar and Billard Room for Hotel

Residents.

Electric Lifts to each-Eloor.j Electric Lighting and Fins. Telephones on every Floor. Every Comfort.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms. Ladies' Clock Rooms. Matron in attendance.

CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS. #42]

A. F. DAVIES, Manager.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Hot and Cold Water throughout, Electrically Lighted; Electrio Fans (it

required).

Electric Passenger Elevator to each floor. Table D'Hôte at separate tables. For Terms, o, apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER.

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"KINGSCLERE,"

PRIVATE HOTEL.

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

"BACHSOLA." Telegraphic Address: A.B.C. Code, 5th Ed. ELECTRIC LIGHT, Hot end Cold Water throughout. Billards, Tennis, Croquet, putting green and dine stabling for horses.

845] Proprietress, Mrs. G. SACHSE.

IST

"BRAESIDE,'

PRIVATE HOTEL,

TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy, and Wall Furnished Rooms, every home comfort. Fine View of the Harbour. Telephone, No. 690.

Apply to HRS. F. W. WATTS,

"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. [844 Hongkong, 4th December, 1907.

DONT BATCH" IN BATCHES!!!" Wat lers Cost, at

HEN you may have ALL the Comforts

THE WAVERLEY,

PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE,

43, Robinson Road,

Newly decorated and fitted with every modern convenience.

Cuisine unexcelled.

Tennis Court.

Terms, Just right!

MRS. WH. EMBERLEY, Proprietress. Hongkong, 1st November, 1909...

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*BOÀ VISTA HOTEL SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

CHINA). MACAO.

THE Hotel is under European manage- Test and most strict supervision as to food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

A most pleasant retreat for those desirous for a few days rust and quiet,

Comfortable accommcantion for travellers paying a visit to the historical and picturesq në colony of Marco.

Macao is 40 miles south-west of Hongkong, Two steamers (8.5. Suí An and Eui Tai) daily be and from Hongkong, aad two steamers to and from Canton, give easy communication with both these centros.

Cable Address" BOAVISTA.” For Terms, apply to 196]

THE MANAGER.

ORIENTAL VICTORIA HOTEL

STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

S.S. "MACEDONIA."

(10,500 TONS.)

CAPTAIN C. D. BENNETT, K.N.E.

HIS THROUGH MAIL STEAMER FOR MARSEILLES AND LONDON VIA BOMBAY WILL LEAVE HONGKONG ON MARCH 19TH, 1910, STAYING AT BOMBAY 24 HOURS ONLY AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT:-

MARSEILLES

LONDON

FARES TO LONDON:---

APRIL 16TH.

APRIL 23RD.

1ST SALOON £7110 SINGLE; £106.14 RETURN. 2ND

£48.8

For Further Particulars, apply to

HONGKONG AGENTS.

#51

SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER-MR. H. HAYNEN,

Tolographic address" VICTORIA, SHAMEED. SITUATED ON THE HRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

MACA O

Telegraphic address "FARMME, MACAO.' SITUATED IN TRA CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically lighted, and under experienced-European Supervision.

GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given to Touriste. REASONALLE BATES.

$1623

WM. FARMER,

Proprietor.

AVID-CORSAR & SON'S

D MERCHANT NA

€ 72.12

E-A HEWETT,

SUPERINTENDENT.

1674)

11075

NAVY BOILED LONG FLAX RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING

ARNHOLD, KARUERG CO Sole Agents,