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for EUROPE & AMERICA) INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &o., and for

PRIVAT BESIDENTS AT THE OUTFORTS

A Comprehensive and Complate Record of the

NEWS OF THE FAR EAST

is given in the

HONGKONG

WEEKLY

PRESS,

With which is incorporated the CHINAOTRELAND TRADE REPORT Bubscription, paid in advance, $12 per annum. Postego to any

part of the World 82.

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857

No. 16,664, +XE£TZES¢. ⠀‡ÐƑ££= HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 30TH, 1911. 二拜禮 號十三月五年一十百九千一英港香

INTIMATIONS

NEW

PIANOS

ON HIRE

AT

MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS.

Al, A.B.C., Western Union, and Engineering Codes used, Buildora and Repairers of Ships, Engines and Boilers, and Electrical Engineers. Manufacturers of Contrato Condensor, Stone's Manganese Bronze,

and Parsons' Steam Turbines, etc., etc., 6

etc,

AT NAGASAKI :-Telegraphic Address: “DOCK" NAGASAKI.

No. 1

APP

3 Dry Docke No. 2

No. 3

C. LAZAR JS & CO., LTD.,

CALCUTTA.

BILLIARD

TABLES

MANUFACTURED BY

Length on Keel-Blocks,

Breadth at Entrance

on Bottom,

Depth of Water on Keel-Blocks.

510 ft.

77.ft,

53 ft.

26 ft. 24 £t.

C.

LAZARUS & CO.,

LTD.,

!!: 714 £t.

28 it,

34 ft.

ARE

-350 ft.

#10 PER MONTH.

1 Patent Blip capable of lifting vessels up to 1,000 tons.

The Salvage Steamer "OURA-MARU," 716 tons and 12 knots speed, is always ready at short notice.

AT KOBE-Telegraphio Address: "WADADOCK" KOHE.

TUNING AND REGULAR

Lifting Power

Max. Length of Ship taken in

ATTENTION INCLUSIVE.

Breadth

No. 1. 7,000 Tons.

460 Feat

56

Floating Docks

No. 2. 12,000 "Tons 580 Fost

66

"

Draft

2

26 "

S. MOUTRIE & CO.,

LIMITED.

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CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LD, HEAD OFFICE, SHANGHAI.

IRECTORS AND OFFICERS.

DE

J. A. WATTIN, Esq., Managing Director. A. J. HUONES, Esq., Secretary,

8. B. NEILL, F.L.A., Astiary

A strong British Corporation Registered under Hongkong Ordinances and under Life Assurance Companies' Acts, England.

Insurance in Force

Anketa

Income for Year

...$37,855,885.00

... 8,415,250.00 3,566,559.00

Totalbecurity to Policyholds 8,216,813.00

LEFFERTS KNOX, Esq., Hongkong, Can-

District Manager.

B. W. TAPE, Esq.,

District Secretary.

Alexsadra Building.

ton, Macan

and the Philippines,

C. LAWDER, Esq., Inspector, Hongkong,TM-

Advisory Board Hongkong.

SIR PAUL OHATER, KT., U.M.G.

1. F. HOUGH, Esq.

C. J. LAFRENTE, Esq.

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REEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

GT

PORTLAND CEMENT,

In Caska 375 Iba, nat

In Begs 250 lbs. net

The Salvage Steamer "ARIMA-MARU," pumping capacity per hour 2,000 tons. The Floating Sheerlegs, capable of lifting 40 ton weight. ANY ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND ESTIMATES SENT ON APPLICATION,

1761

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

ICE CREAM FREEZERS

(ALL SIZES)

TEAKWOOD ICE SAFES,

ICE PICKS, ICE SHAVES,

ICE PAILS, ICE BLANKETS.

LANE, CRAWFORD, & CO.

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WEISMANN, LTD.

BAKERS.

CONFECTIONERS.

CATERERS.

RESTAURANTEURS.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managers,

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14, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTRAL.

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Hongkong, 29th April, 1908.

AVID CORSAR & SON'S

D MERCHANT NAVY"

14041

NAVY BOILED

LONG FLAX

BELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.

Sole Agents.

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

7.00 $.09.

LIMITED,

TIME TABLE.

WEEK DAYS.

7.30 am to 10.00 a.m....Every 10 minutes. 10.00 sm. to 11.00 am....Every 15 minutes. 11.30 am to 12.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 13.46 p.m. to 1.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes, 1.15 pm to 1.45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 1.45 pm. to 2.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes, 2.15 pm to 3.00p.m...Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to

5.00 p.m. Every 15 minutes.

Every 10 minutes, NIGHT CARS.

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

every hour.

SATURDAYS. Extra Care at 3.15 p.m. 11.30pm, and 11.45 pm. SUNDAYS. 8.00... to 9.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes 9.00 am to 9.30 1

am....Every 30 minutos.

9.30 am to 10.30 am....Every 15 minutes. 10.30 am. to 11.00a.m....Every 10 minutes. 11.45 s.m. to 12.00Noon...Every 15 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 1.00p.m. to 3.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm. ...Every 10 minutes, 6.00 p.m. to

to 7.00p.m....Every 15 minutes, 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m....Every 10 minutes,

BUYERS AND USERS OF

VARNISHES. PAINTS. ENAMELS, OILS, DISTEMPER, LEADS, ZINCS, TURPENTINES, ETC., Should insist upon being supplied with Goods Manufactured by

WILKINSON, HEYWOOD & CLARK, LD. (Proprietors of DAVID STORER & SONS).

A Firm with an experience of nearly 120 years in the VARNISH, PAINT and COLOUR TRADE. STOCKS KEPT IN HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI OF GOODS SPECIALLY MANUFACTURED FOR THE CHINA MARKET.

Apply for prices and information to--

WILKINSON, HEYWOOD & CLARKF, LTD.,

ALEXANDEL BUILDINGS, HONGKONG.

W. D. GRAHAM,

GENERAL MANAGER IN THE EAST.

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NIGHT CARS at 8.45 p.m. & 9.00 p.m., 9.45 to TELEPHONE NO. 75

11.15 p.m., every half hour,

SPECIAL CARS by arragement at the

Company's Office; Alexandra Buildings, Des

Fox Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

Hongkong 1st April, 1909

Ganers! Managers.

J54S 9261

GUINNESS'S STOUT “HORSEHEAD” BRAND

IN QUARTS, PINTS & SPLITS,

CALDBECK,

MACGREGOR & CO.,

WINH AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS

KNOWN, THROUGHOUT

INDIA.

[8747-2

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK

CO., LTD.

Telegraphic Address:-"DOCK," Yokohamů...

Codes used:-A.B.C. 4th, 5th Edition, Lieber's, Scott's, A. 1, and Watkin's. DRY DOCK DEPARTMENT:-Telephons Nos. 376, 506, or 681. No. 1 DOCK.

No. 2 DOCK,

No. 3 DOCK. Docking Length 515 ft. Docking Length 376 ft. Docking Length 481 ft.

Every description of repair work is undertaken. A large assortment of material including tall shafts are kept in stock. Two powerful tow boats, floating derriek to lift 45 tons, puoamatic, electrio, hydraulic plants, etc. Manufacturers of engines, boilers, tuga, lighters, constructional steel work, ete Tenders on short notice by letter or cable, WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT:-

106 buildings, principally of brick and steel, 358 entrances. 13 buildings are private bonded warehouses, Floor area 75,343 square yards, or 15.1b acres.

Custom-house brokerage, and insurance undertaken. Rates moderate.

7237

Mooring Basin, 600 fest by 180 feet by 25 feet deep, adjoining the docks and warehousea.

LONG HING & CO.,

PHOTO SUPPLIES.

17, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

PHOTO GOODS of every deseription, EASTMAN

KODAKS and CARBINE CAMERAS, &c.

FRESH KODAK FILMS IN STOCK

DEVELOPING AND PEINTING

A SPECIALITY.

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CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER

STEAMERS.

HONGKONG TO CANTON-Daily at 8 AM, (Sanday excepted) and 10 r.M. (Saturday

excapted).

CANTON TO HONGKONG-Daily at 8 A.M. and 5.15 P.M. (Sunday excepted), HONGKONG TO MACAO-Weekdays at 8 A.3. and 2 P.3.

Sandays at 9. A.M. and 1 P.M. MACAO TO HONGKONG-Weekdays at 7.30 A.. and 2 P.M.

Sundays at 7.30 A.. and 4

P.M MACAO ΤΟ CANTON-Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, about 9 r.ar. CANTON

ΤΟ

MACAO-Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4.30 PM. CANTON TO WUCHOW-Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8 4.31. WUCHOW TO CANTON-Eyexy Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8.30 AM.

The exact times of departure can always be ascertained at the Office of the Company or Messrs. THOS. COOK & SON.

The above sailings are subject to change."

Booking Offee Open Daily (Bunday oxcepted) 9 ay, to 5 P..

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ON SALE.

THE

DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE

FOR 1911.

Complata Edition $10.00 Smell... Agente in all the Foreign Settlements thronghont the Far East.

PRICE $3 PER MONTH,

HOTELS

6,00

HONGKONG HOTEL

FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE. Dining accommodation for 300 Pemons Well Furnished Reception Rooms, Private Bar and Billiard Room for Hotel

Besidents.

Electric Lifte to each Floor. Electric Lighting and Fans.

Telephones on every Floor.

Every Confort

Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooms.

Ladies' Cleak Rooms.

Matron in attendance.

CHARGES MODERATE, AND NO EXTRAN #311

J. H. TAGGART, Manager

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS HOTEL.

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

required).

Electric Passenger Elavabor to each floor, Tablo D'Hôte at separate tables. For Terms, &o., apply to the

Hongkong, 24th July, 1905.

MANAGER [630

GRAND HOTEL

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

A FIRST CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL. ENTIRELY UNDER EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT TH

THIS HOTEL has recently been thoroughly

renovated, extensively enlarged, and is now Incariously furnished and up-to-date in every respect, situated in the most central position. Large and Airy Rooms, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Electric Light Throughout and Fans, Large and Comfortable Lounge, Private and Public Bars and Billiard Rooms, CUISINE ENTIRELY

UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION, Sanitary Arrangements of the latest, HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS Monthly Rates for Tiffin and Dinner. Special Rates for married families on application fo

FREDERICK REICHMANN,

Proprietor

(late Manager of J. H. LYONS (Trendero) leading Caterers in London, and GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, Colombo), TELEPHONE No. 197.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "COMFORT," Hongkong.

Hongkong, 1st September, 1910,

"BRAESIDE.”

PRIVATE HOTEL.

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

Apply to Mas. F. W. WATTE,

"Braeside," 20, Macdonnell Road. Hongkong, 4th December, 1907. [+32

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON. MANAGER--ME. H. HATNES, Telegraphic address-" VICTORIA, ŠRANDEN.** SIEVATED OF THE BRITISH CONCESSION

MACAO HOTEL

MACAO

Telegraphic addrosa--"FAENIE, MACAO." BITUATED IN THE CENTER OF PRAYA GRANDE Both Hotels electrically lighted, and under experienced European Supervision, GUIDES AND CHAIES PROVIDED.

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., Every information and Special attention given

Hotel Mansions, Opposite Hongkong Hotel,

WO HING & CO.

No. 17A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

MANUFACTURERS OF

HIGH OLASS

SWATOW DRAWN WORK.

LATEST FASHIONS OF

CANTON EMBROIDERIES, SILK LACES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,

CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF

SILK AND LINEN GOODS, GRASS-CLOTH, ETC., ETU.

INSPECTION SOLICITED. Hongkong, 12th April, 1911.

WANTED.

COMPETENT MINING ENGINEER

to proceed to one of the East Indian Archipelago. Apply in the first instance in writing, with copies of testimonials and state salary required, to

*MINERALS," Care of "Daily Press "Ofice. Hongkong, 29th May, 1911.

1760

PRICES EEASONABLE.

A

[6591

EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

387]

to Touriste. REASONABLE RATES.

WM. FARMER

Proprietor.

BIJOU SCENIC

THEATRE.

FLOWER STREET.

CINEMATOGRAPH VAUDEVILLE. 7 Brilliant Moving Pictures 7 POPULAR ARTISTS

and

SIGNOR SILVIO SANZINI, OPERATIC ARTIST TENOR

Will SING NIGHTLY and at

Capable CHINESE with a good working SATURDAY and SUNDAY MATINEES knowledge of English desires employment. Satisfactory references as to character, &o.

Apply

A. B. Cy Care of "Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 17th May, 1911.

(715

ELECTRIC FANS THROUGHOUT THEATRE.

For Full Particulars, Bee Hand-Bille.

Losses and Manager: R. H. STEPHENSON

Hongkong, 27th May, 1911.

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