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A Comprehensive and Complete Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

is given in the

HONGKONG WEEKLY

PRESS,

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No. 16,088.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

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FOR

THE.

DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE

.FOR 1909,

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PEARSON'S HYCOL PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

(CO-AMPIOLENT 18/20)

The most FOWERFUL DISINFECTANT in the WORLD. Guaranteed 18/20 TIMES more effective than pure Carbolic Acid under GOVERNMENT STANDARD TEST on TYPHOID GERMS Certificate of alrength given to each buyor. NON-POISONOUS and NON-IREITANT. to HUMAN, and ANIMAL life. NON-CORROSIVE.

ONE GALLON will make 400 GALLONS of Ecient Disinfectant

PRICE

PERFECT EMULSION IN WATER.

$3.00 PER 1 GALLON DRUM.

$12.50 5 GALLON DRUM.

*

$2.60 1 GALLON IN BULK.

THE PIANO PEARSON'S SAPONIFIED CRESOL

36 YEARS' EXPERIENCE.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

S. MOUTRIE &

CO., LIMITED.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks 575 lbs. not 55.50 per cost ex Factory In Bags 250 lbs, net $3.45 per bag ex Factory

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Genord Managers. Hongkong, 29th April, 1903. - {a027

TRY OF R

CORNED BEEF

AND

CORNED PORK

THE

DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.

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

WE have just unpacketi a large and varied

assortment of XMAS CRACKERS. X'MAS STOCKINGS, TOYS, DOLLS and BALLS. All these Goods are of the Bast Quality, and will be sold at Cheap Prices. We beg to invite Ladles and Gentlemen to visit our Store, and convince themselves before purchasing from elsewhere.

Prices very reasonable. Please extend your patronage and be satisfied,

H. HIPTOOLA & Co.,

13 and 15, D'Aguilar St. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1909.

PEAK

TRAMWAYS

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS,

F1373

COMPANY

7.00 s.m. 7,30a.m. to 10.00 a.m... Every 10 minutes. 10.00 mm. to 11.00 am... Every 15 minutes. 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 pm....Every 15 minutes, 12 45 p.m. to 1.16 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 145 p.m... Every 15 minutos. 2.15 p.m... Every 10 minutes. 1:45 p.m. to

15 minutes.

2.15 p.m. to 3.00 pm Dreminules."

3.30 p..

5.000

to

to

5.00

8.00 pm Every 10 minutes

NIGHT CARS.

8,45 p.m. & 9.00 p.m., 5.45 to 11.15 p.m.

Avery & hour. SATURDAYS.

Betra Cars at 3.15 p.m.

p.m. 11.30 pm. and 11.45pm.

BUNDAY

8.00 am to 9.00 &

a.m...Every 15 minutes.

9:00 am to 9.30 .m...Every 30 minutes. 19.30 am. to 10.30 a.zz. Every 15 winnies,

10.30 am to 11.00a.m.

...Every

11.45a.m.

tol

1.00p.m. ta

To be obtained from usual Dealers, Prices on application.

CO-EFFICIENT 10; IN 1 GALLON DRUMS.

5; IN 1 Ask other Manufacturers of Fluids for a GUARANTER of the GERMICIDAL STRENGTHS of their products (in relation to Pare. Carbolic Acid) under the STANDARD TEST on TYPHOLD GERMS, and then compare the result with our HYCOL. This is the only way you can arrive at the Germs Killing Properties and at the true value of a GENUINE DISINFECTING FLUID.

DODWELL & CO., LTD..

SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA & JAPAN FOR PEARSON'S ANTISEPTIC Co., LD.

STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

8.S. "MACEDONIA."

(10,500 TONS.)

CAPTAIN C. D. BENNETT, R.N.R.

THIS 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 £71 10 SINGLE; £106.14 RETURN.

£48.8

£ 72.12 "

2ND

For Further Particulars, apply to

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TRADE

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

(TELEPHONE 97).

NEW STOCK OF

DRESS SHIRTS

$3,50

$4.50

$5.00

EAC.

WHITE KID GLOVES

SPECIAL VALUE $1.50 PER PAIR.

PATENT LEATHER PUMPS

DRESS TIES. COLLARS, ETC.

LANE. CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1909.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS

LONDON, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND AUSTRALIA.

ESTABLISHED 1815.

BRANDY

IMPERIAL WHISKY

A MAGNIFICENT BRAND, SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE FAR EAST, WHISKY, PALL MALL

JOHN WALKER & SONS'

OLD HIGHLAND

C. P. & CO.'S SPECIAL

BLEND

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DOURO

SHERRI, LA TORRE

AMOROSO

BENEDICTINE, D.O.M.

THE ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVELY SHIPPED. TO

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E A. HEWETT,. SUPERINTENDENT,

|1075

The GOLD MEDAL for Quality in the Franco-Eritish Exhibition has been awarded to

99 To His MAJESTY

THE KING.

WHITE HORSE”

WHISKY.

MACKIE & CO. DISTILLERS LTD. Lagavulin DIBFILLERT, INLAY.

MARK

OBTAINABLE AT ALL STORES

OK FROM THE

SOLE AGENTS:

By Royal Appointment.

Estati, 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 refusedaup plies.

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JOHN ROBERTS & CO., LTD.,

BILLIARD TABLE MAKERS, BOMBAY.

NDERTAKE to Supply a First-class Full Sized BILLIARD TABLE, “delgu No. 1, to following Specification, viz.: On Eight Massive Turned Legs, raised panels to Curved Bracket Knees, Screwed Mouldings, double bolted, beat Welsh Slate Bed, extra heavy solid cushion rails fitted with our new low set Express Cushions, patent invisible Pocket Plates, best Whipcord Pockets, Six Chalk Cups, Superfius West of England Cloth, and patent adjusting tees, with lever for levelling, complete with the following accessories --

12 Selected Ash Cues.

1 Butt Rest with Patent Brass Head.

1 Billiard Rest with Patent Brass Head.

I Long Butt.

1 Mid Entt

Billiard Marking Board.

1 Dust Cover for Table.

Straightedge and † Circle.

1 Best Spirit Level.

1 Smoothing Iron with shoe.

1 Wall Cue Back.

1 Wall Dutt Rack.

1 Set Billiard Eulos, Framed.

1 Best Billiard Brish.

1 Bet Crystalate" or "Bonzoline" Bild. Balls,

1 Bor Best Cue Tips, assorted.

1 Che Tin Fastener with File.

1 Bottle Cae Cement.

1 Box Silk Spots.

2 Dozen Best White Chalk.

Packed and delivered free on Board Hongkong or Shanghai Harbour for the sum of

Ex. 1,400 nott.

Tlustrated price lists giving prices and particulars of everything pertaining to billiards can be had on application from the Offices of this paper.

LONG HING & CO.,

17, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL

of all descriptions, PHOTO GOODS EASTMAN KODAK FILMS. &0., &c.

DEALERS IN :-

PRICES

ON

APPLICATION.

SIEMSSEN & CO..

HONGKONG AGENTS.

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CHAMPAGNES,

SHERRIES,

MARSALAS,

MADEIRAS,

SPORTS,

BRANDIES,

10 minutes. minute. 15

15 ainutos.

GINS.

5.00 pm to 6.00 pm....Every 10 minutes. 6.00p.m. to 7.00p.m...Every 15 minutes, 7.00p.m. to 8.00pm. Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS at 8.45 pm. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to 11.15 p.m., every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Dee Voix Bond Cŝntral.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, "Gonoral Managers, Hoogkong, 1st April, 1909.

TELEPHONE No. 75.

gkong, 12th Octob

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VERMOUTHS.

BURGUNDIES, · BITTERS, HOCKS and MOSELLES,

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15, Queen's Rond Central.

£35

DEVELOPING & PRINTING

A SPECIALITY.

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BREWER & CO., LIMITED.,

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For the Home Mail, CHINESE CHRISTMAS CARDS,

- JAPANESE CALENDAR, TONKIN INLAID PEARLWORK.

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LITTLE FOLKS,

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ORIGINAL DESIGNS CHRISTMAS PRIVATE GREETING

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LATEST COLONIAL NOVELS, 8.175 EACH.

The Whiw Prophet, by Hall Caine. The Smiths of Valley View, by Keble Howard.

HOTELS

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Dining accommodation for 300 Persons. String Band Plays daring Tiffin and Dinner Wall Furnished Reception Rooms. Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel.

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Electric Lifts to each Floor.

Electris Lighting and Fans.

Polophones un ovely Hour,

zory Comfort. Evory

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.

Ladies' Cloak Rooms.

Matron in attendance.

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CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAS,

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Ladies' Afternoon Tea-Rooma.

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms.

Eet and Cold Water throughout,

Electrically Lighted; Electric Fans it

required),

Electric Passenger Elevator to each loor. Table D'Hôte at separate tables. For Terme, &c, spply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER.

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[$1341

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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND

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Telephone No. 134.

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Proprietress, MER: G. SACHSE.

BRAESIDE,"

PRIVATE HOTEL.

TANDING in its own grounds with Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy and Well Famished Rooms, every home comfort. Fina View of the Harbour.

Telephone, No. 690.

Apply to MRS, F. W. WATTS,

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DONT "BATCH" IN BATCHES!!!

HEN you may have ALL the Comforts

at less Cost at

THE WAVERLEY,

PRIVATE BOARDING. HOUSE,

43, Robinson Read.

Newly decorated and fitted with every modern convenience.

Cuisine unorgelled.

Tennis Court.

Terms, Just right!

Mes. W. F. EMBERLEY Proprietress. Hongkong, 1st November, 1909.

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VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGED MR. H. HATNES. Telegraphic address VICTORIA, SHAMEEN. SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION

MACAO HOTEL.

MACAO Telegraphic address FARMER, MACAO,”!! SITUATED IN THE CENTRE OF PRAYA GRANH Both Hotela electrically lighted, and under experienced European Supervision. GUIDES AND CHAIRS PROVIDED. Every information and Special attention given to Tourists. REASONABLE RATES.

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WM. FARMER,

Proprietor,

"BOA VISTA " (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH

THE

CHINA). MACAO.

He Hotel is under European manage- ment and most strict supervision as te food, cleanliness and hygiene of the place.

All comforts of a home.

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

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