WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1912.
Hughes and Hough
AUTOSZERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
General Auctioneers
AND
Share, Coal and
General Brokers.
PROPRIETORS
"TO KWA-WAN " CCAL STORAGE.
Code used:
A.B.C. & STIL EntmorK,. AL TELEGRAPHIC CODE.
Talegraphic Address : **MEIRION' HONGKONG,”
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PER Undersigned have received Instruo Tu coral by Public Auction.
...(FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCZENID},
on
SATURDAY,
the th October, 1912, at 11 am, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, De Vaux Road, corner of Tor House Srax,—" Girl Night Dresses, Pinafores, Stays, Knickers, Babies Robes and Shirts, Ladies Underclothings, Petticoat, de, Jen's and Boys' Braces and Belts, &c.; a few pairs of Boots and Shoes; 3 dozen Men's Wash- able Wintconte:
And
Soveral Pairs of Woollen Blankota (Now),
TERM î námi.
GEO. P. LAMMERT
AUCTIONEER
PUBLIC AGOTION.):
TRE: Undersigned has recaled in00- tions to Sell by runic action,
FRIDAY
the 4th October, 1913, commencing, at
9.30 at his Salas KomSER.
DUDDELL, STBRET
A QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE BLACKWOOD & TRAK FURNITURE,
Compelling
BLACKWOOD: Very Finely Carved Curio Stands, Cabinets, Couch, Round and Oval and Square Tables, Fire Screena, Armchairs, Side Thule, Stooin, Flower Ebands, Photo Frames and Wall Brackets.
TEAK: Double And Single Wardrobes
with Bavelled Glass Done" (M. T. Washinada, Sideboards, Dinner Wag gons, Dining Table & Chairs, Writing Desks, (Plain and Roll-top) Out mantels, Flower and Curio Standa, Bookcasos, Card Tables, etc., sto. ;
Also
Several Typewriters, 3 Cottage Piano and I Treadle Sewing Machine.
On Vi from Thursday, the 3rd lot Traits :-Dal or delivery
GEO. P. LAMMENT,
dustioneer.
Hongkong, Sept. 98, 1312.
- PUBLIC AUCTIOʻN.
1220
TEE Undersigned has received instrao- Tons to Sell by Fublle auction
no
FRIDAY,
the 4th October, 1912, commencing st..
3 F.., at his Sales Rooms. DUBDALL STREET-
1
12:12
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, October 1.1919.
FOR SALE.
THE Undersigned lave received instruc tions to sell at their slam tenanaly No. 8, Des Voeux Rund, orner of ics House Sipwet, -
One 'RONEO DUPLICATUR' Complete with all accessories and practically new. One CA REGISTER, in working, Ortler. THREE TYPEWRITERS
and THREE PIANOS.
For further particulars apply to the Undersigned.
TERMS AS Usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH
Auctioneers, Hongkom, Sept. 13, 1912.
1109
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE BOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., GENZEAL MANAGEER, HONGLONG.
J. F. HAMILTON, GENERAL MANAGE
FOR THE EAST, TUKTO.
Now Insurance Paid for.... 25,687,500 Outstanding insurance amounte
£282,653,220
2 SETTERS-Age: 9 months. T:-Cash at.delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, October 1, 1912,
1:38
THE CHINA MAIL.
JOHNNIE WALKER
Johnnie Walker fins cut a new fure every year si: ce 1820 But the fires representing its ages remain just the same *** JOHNNIE WALKER" White Label. Over 6 years old. "JOHNNIE WALKER","
Red Label. Ovvé to years old. "JOHNNIE WALKER"
Black Label Over 12 years old.
To be obtained from : KAMP & CO. Shabel PERRIN COOPER & CO. Til ska.
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.:
An Example Of Real Distress At Sea
Quality ophold by unbroken family management sin. e 1820 JOHN WALKER & SONS, Lro., Set Varun Di TILLER, S SCOTLAND, THE HANKOW DISPENSARY C ́, MA
Hank SIEMEUEN & CO, Camas and Howe Kony. C
THE KING'S FINE SHOOTING.
可
Bag of 142 Brass of Grouse in `One Day's 8part.
The record bag of 700 brace of grosse If the message written on a piece of was the result of the King's shooting at paper and found in a bottle which has been Abbeystead, near Lancaster, Inst month washed ashore at St. Brevin, near St. and of these the remarkable number of 142 brace fell to his Majesty's own guz. *RED MOTOR CAR (without Nazaire, to genuine, it indicates that a reserve),
I-pus-enger on one of the sleamers of the a one drive he accounted for 90 birds. Also
Prince Line was in distruss, even if the
The royal party was seven in number, vessel itself was in no immediate danger, Ere other six guns being Lord Soften, the saya a Paris despatch of August 23. The King's host; the Duke of Roxburghe, message was in English, and as St. Brovinard Richard Cayendish, Lord Henry is just a quiet little watering-place there Vane-Tempest, Captain Molyneux, and was no one in the village who could read Captain Godfrey Faussett.
, though they recognised the language, The bather who found the bottle opened it, and, secing the message, sunmined a gendarme. The latter sent for the mayor border, on Tuesday looking wilder thin and chief of polies. It was agreed that ever under the gloomy, cloud-wreathed the message might be of the greatest ini- portance, and that the best place for it was the maire. Accordingly, the battle with its miesive again placed inside, was carried by its finder who, in his excitement was still in bathing instuma, te the mayor's office, escorted by the mayor, one or two gendarmes, and as many officials as could be hastily summoned.
45.
AUCTION
- PUBLIC
VALUABLE POSTAGE STAMPS.
THE Undersigned_bas recolted Instrue I tione 16 Sell by Public Auchoo
on
WEDNESDAY,
the 9th October, 1912, commencing at
FM, at his Sales Rooms,
DUBBELL STREET,-*-
A LARGE COLLE 'TION OF VALUABLE POSTAUR STAMPS, (including Barities in Straits, Erisah North Borneo, Fodorated Malay States.
Macao, Hongkog, British South Africa, etc., etc.,
On view from Thursday, the 3rd Oct. Catalogues will be issued.
TEMA: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Astctioneer.
Hongkong, Sept. 30, 1312.
1235
罉水汽力逼士
Assets amount to £104,068,655 THIS WONDERFUL SYPHON
Surplus amounts to 17,828,76€
Dividends to Policyholder
1910era 1910 Tobal paid Policyholders: Total Expenses for 1910...... Gross onnings from laterost and Rents for 1910...... Grows rate of Income from
Investments £910 Hongkong, Feb. 23, 1912.
Makes Mineral Water instantly at 90 10,576,15%
centa a dozen Syphons. "Anyone can do it. 53,439,384
Fadure is impossible. And you can save 10,382,0%
60 per cent by making your own Mineral 21,646,529 Waters at home with the
*PRANA"
4.48;
722
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE
INSURANCE CO,
IN WHICH ARE VESTED THE SHADES OF THE OCEAN MARIKE INSURANCE COMPANY, ITD.,
and
THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS
ASSURANCE 00
STOTAL FUNDS AT SIST DIzarra, 1911,
£22:581256.
Authorised Capi £6,000,000
Subscribed Capital £4,500,000 Paid-up Capitali
11-Fire Fund 3,899, 114 III-Life & Annuity Funds... 16,188,160 88,619 Sinking Fund Accomm
£99.551.288
Bevanne, Fire branch.........* 2,5072138 life and Annuity 1,973,989
Branchés, sansines Jokes Ravenue Marine Department 262,692 Other Receipta)
430,193
**£5,243,312,
The Acoumalitirs Funds of the various Bestchee aes sequzalely investad, and, by Act of Parliament, are set naids to meet the claims under the respective Depart wete of the Company's Business
SHEWAN, ZOMER 3 00
Agents
!*NOTES" ON WILD EN LIFE
HONGKONG AND SOUTH;
CHIXA.”
BUNBURYAMT
SPARKLET - SYPHON,
which lasts a lifetime and can be purchased from any Chemist or Stores.
PRICE: Each.. BULBS at 90 cents per
Box.
WHOLESALE PRICE:-
BYONE per dos.
On arrival at the office the message was again examined, and as a traveller'a con- versation book in several langager, which someone unearthed at a hotel, did not help to elucidate the mystery, it was decided to send the bottle and its mesange, with a properly drawn-up account of the incident. signed by all concerned, to the nearest British Vice-Consulato for translation. The menage was written on the printed unte paper heading of the Prince Line, and proved to be as follows:
"Ship in distress. No more whisky on
board. Please refill bottle and retura it."
THE UNPOPULARITY OF MARRIAGE.
According to the official Sgures in the f Registrar General's returns, marriage is rapidly becoming unpopuler.
The district where, this heavy bag wor obtained is called Mallowdale, a wild stretch of moorland on the Yorkshire
sky, The King's own share in the day's sport is striking evidence of his Stneus The muscular of physical condition. exertion alono of firing the number of cartridges necessary to kill nearly 300 birds is considerable. But the truchess of eye, the steadiness of hand, and the co-ordination of both required to bring clown to ons gun 142. brace of grouse, sailing down wind in drive after drive till they swish like bullets past the butt. are to be attained only by men in the fullest enjoyment of every faculty.
A notions..
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GRAND PRIX, Imperial
Landoo, 1911 The Highest Award possible
No other Drink in the
World has beller guar antees for Purity and Goodness.
A DRINK, A TONIC, AND A DIGESTIVE COMBINED
Without Alcohol or Gas.
· GOLD
SEAL
British Analytical
Control
1909.
Suits Abstainers & Non-Abstainers
O.F. moderates the Intoxicating effects of Ricoholic quors, thedatulent effects of serated, drinks, and acts as a corrective for drinking water.
A Safe Thirst Quencher
A little GT with cubed les makes the moÈ effectual and healthiest Thirst Quencher", in the
Substitute for Alcohol-
After alcoholic EOS O.T! restores. appetite and nervu, while satisfying, the CTE) for stimulants.
A Valuable Stomachie
An excellent remedy for Calle and other ach Troubles; Safeguarda against fevers, tery, and other inflammatory complaints.
Relieves Indigestion, Colic, etc.
A bue digestive Prevents indigestion, Ent and “full feeling" after meala
Most Beneficial for Ladies
Really excellent for ladies when needing a stim
The Right Drink for the Tropics
TELEPHONEÑO, 633
Hotels.
THE.
STATION HOTEL,
NATHAN ROAD. KOWLOON,
ALECTRIC LIGHT AND FA8
BANK-ROOM TO LICE ROOM,
Cold and Hot Water throughout PRIVATE AND PUBLIO BARS. BILLIARD ROOM.
Private Dining Room. EXCELLENT CUISINE:
GARNER,
QUELCH & Co.,
VISTORS-AT-HOTELS.
www.d
HONGKONG HOTEL.
Mr C. H. Allen Mr T. A. Ansdell Mr A. T. Barberini Mr E. A. Beaumont Bir G.D. J. Bell Mr D. A Bega Mr H. Bongler
SOLE AGENTS
Mr J, W. Jones Mr and Mrs E.
Kadratio Capt. W. E. Keat Mrs. Komur Mr A. Kruseman Di Kubitz
3.
Mr B. Bronnscheidt. Mr G. F. Lebnart Mr and Mrs S. R. Mr G. F. Lloys
Mr and Mrs Nell
Brown
Mrs W. Bryce. Mr Q. Buschner Mr J. V. Chana Mrs E. R. Obano
Me W. C
MacIntyre
Mr A. Mickearis -Mr J. Madden
Mr H. L. Harker
Dr U.. Marriott Mn R. T. Matheson
Mr A. A. Claxton" My Sydney K. Cohen and child Mr Ms W, R. J. Cooper Dr 0. Miss Crocker
Mr G. F Carry Mrs H. Champneys
Dari
Mr L. & Davis Mr O. H. Davis Mr C. Defer
PUBLIO AUCTION
For Particular spply to
Mr P. Daronzier
THE MANAGER,
AT MACAO.
Mr R. H. Douglas.
Mr W. C. Drew
THE Undersigned has recolsed inatur.No. K129. Telg. Address Tavor Mr and Mrs H.
Hons to sell by Public Auction,
SUNDAY,
the 6th October, 1912, at 9p.M., at the Macao Electric Light Works,
BELLA VINTA, MACAO, THREE GAS ENGINES,
2 of 160 H.P.
1 of 65 HP.
Further particulars applied to the Under
P. L. HINGKEE,
Macao, October 1, 1912.
During the first three months of 1912 | signed.. the marriage rate fell to f.5 per 1,000 of the population, which ie 15 below the marriage rate of the ten preceding first quarters, and is the lowest record of marriages zinco obe establishment of civil registas ion in England.
These alarming figures are rendered more significant by a corresponding decline in the birth rate of 2.0 per 1,000 balow, the mese birth rate in the ten preceding first quarters.
ductioneer.
1245
SPECIAL SALE OF WORK
AD OF
THE ORPHANS AND THE HOME FOR THE DESTITUTE.
4
Italian Convent hare the honour to Superioress and Sistory of the
announce that the
These figures are causing considerable | ANNUAL
$16.00 .o.b. discussion among scientists, and the belief comprising 4LE OF NEEDLEWORK.
Buta per doz. boxos.
and Children's Drames,
Hongkong, Feb. 27, 1912.
Ebrenfabe
206 MI H.
WYNDHAM HOTEL, WYNDHAM (FLOWER) STREET, Opposite Clock Tower. OCATION good for. Hillside Scenery and ONLY TWO MINUTES' WALK FROM BUSINESS CENTRE Families, Residents and Tourists made thoroughly comfortable. Terms Moderate. RUX OF FIRST CLASS LINES. Under the Personal Supervision of the Proprietress:
M. S. HOY.
C.
Brerall Mr E. Fabrlandar Mrs C. Finlayson Mr H. G. Fiber Mr. E. 4. 8. Fowler Mr Freach & child Mr Denman Fuler- Me J. N. Game
..
W. M: Kenny Mr B. K. Mehta Mr J. Melo er
Mr J. Mercki Mr D. M. Mickle Air J. Morri
Mr J. D. F. Mulder
Mrs J. D. F. Mulder
PEAK HOTEL..
MPA, FLAND”. Mr G.W. Barton
Mr L. M. Bayley.
Mr & Mrs Baltchenks
and child:on:
Mr Bowdler
and child D.P. My J. D. Lloyd Major & Mes Lydden,
O.D.
Mr&Mr G.Macphail
Atroenny-General & Bins Smith M skin -
Mrs. Bucknill
Dr & Mrs McCandles:
Major Canfeld.R.E. and child
Mrs Cole and child
Lt. Carninghani
Mr M. Darch
&
Capt. & Mrs MeMiam
children and nurse R.A.M.C. Mrs Matlar
Mr AF Desna Mex Davanport and Mr & Mrs H.-Force
children
Major Frichard, R. Consul & Mrs Eitzet-Cal Redelid R.E Mr and Mrs G. G. Eng. Comdr Roome,
Gedon
Capt. & Mrs Gathria, Dr&Mrs Ruth ford,
ARN
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Mr and Mr B. A. Mz & Sinclair
Hale
Col. Gordon Hall, Miss Tope
·T. AM. C.
Capt & Mra Hodgins
Mrand Mai Talati
Major & Mrs. Wazing; AWM.
Mr and Mrs W. G. Mr and
"Humphreys Watson Mr & Mr. Lee Jones Mr. F. C. Willerd
Mr David Wood
Capt, and Mrs A Dr.N. B. Karanjia
Northcomba
Mr V. d'Oettingen-
Miss D. Palmer
Mr L. Unnstein
Mr H. Pisbergen Dr L. F. Randal Mr H, May Miss F. Reay Mr Chas, Reich Mr and Mrs Kenmaat
and maid
Me D. L Rosenfeld
Mr W. Schwolks
Mr Jas. Scatson
Mr. E. Smith
Mr and Mrs J. F. Mr & Mrs Geo. Ross
George Mia George Mrá. 4. Gordon Mr V. Goulbcura Mr.J. Gugy Me and Mrs Joseph
Gould
Mr H H Solomaa ̈ ̈ Miss Square
MrP. D. Sutherland Mr.J. C. Taylor
Mr.D. M. G. Gratams Mr G. Vermeil Mr b. J. Grimshaw Br
Dr Gunt ch Mrs J. R. Haflin Capt. T. P. Hall DrJ. G. HanDA Vir W. T. Harbord MW, O. Harris Mr & Mrs J. Hel-
BRABBIDD PRIVATE HOTEL, TANDING in own grounds with Dr S: Hough
Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Lary Capt R Innes
Mr E Hope
Bir EL Vallbrecht
Ms E. Vollbrecht" Mr B. Watkins Mr D. M Wamond Me and Mrs H. L
West
Mr and Mrs H.LE
Walte
Mr A. Whitmarsh Mr GG Wood Mr and Mrs R. B
Wo.dbary
Mr Kont
Mr M. Kisson
Caple Wood R&M.C
Lt. Cht Me
Dr and Mrs M. L. Wrigley A
Lusseil
· KING" NDWARD" HOTEL
MAD Anderson, Mr. H. May - Mr T; `A»ki-.
Mr and Ms F Mr F. Aron
De Bafilice. Lious. Crouser
Mr F. Dennis Cape W. Ehrhardt Mr Ewing Me R. Mire Finchets
Fearon
Fournier
Mr H. Gilmy
MaHugh
Mr and Mrs Mend Mr and MJEN
Alody
Bir Mosle Mr M Maray
Pammare
Mrs B. A. Ramsay
› Men-Scheuk;)
Mr & Mrs Goldsmithly SI
Mr Gro. Grimble vi
Mr Hyde ap
Mr T. H Mr.
Keen
Mr and Mrs Kemp Capt Lamin & tarily Swin Mr & Mrs O. Laurit-Mr-
Mr and Mrs Lem
And child
Mr Q.-N Manhof
that the falling; marriage rate is due tumbría eries, Table Covers, Elandkerchiefs Airy and Well Pumished Rooms, "Every 17 wild. Mas J. P. Mr and Mrs. EN ME AT krbim”.
be held at the Convent in the Telephone, No. 90. sents, will the increasing love of pleasure and iad a variety of articles suitable for pre-home comfort. Fine View ofthe Harticus
Apply to MERY W. WATTS, $8.00 £.o.b.
Brzenido, 21, Macdonnell Road. KWONG SANG HONG, LID. de aong young women in rayfly Tat, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 8th October next,
Hongkak. Faptamher 9, 1908, 19 A Special Features of this year's Sale will gaining ground in many quarters, cammansing each day at 10 4.3.
be a Children's Stall on which will be dis played fine assortment of Sweets and
· WHOLESALE AGENTS
248 and 248, Dros Vax Road Caplen), HONGKONG,
行發總
行生廣港香 司公限有
Hongkong, July 6, 1912,"
FONG KAY, HAIR DRESSING SALOON,
I think the increasing unpopularity of marriage is undoubtedly due to the growth of independence among modern women, and I am sure there will be a still
Jackson
Mi W. G. Jeffries,
"Mr J. A. Young:
LETOR, HOUNSL
Mr F. Alonso Mr E. Arbesz
Chocolatos specially selected from the KINGSCEERE HOTEL,. A ruoli Manufacturers in Switzerland. This Stall
is certain to delight the little omas Charm
rester falling off in the marriage and blithing little packets of confectionery can be
tates in the future," mid Dr Ezekiel Boyd, had for Ave conta sach. Besides there,
of Seymour place, to an Exprses rape sentative.
Every year the women of Great Bri tin are taking a more active part in the business life of the nation.
828They are becoming perfectly capable of carning their own livelihood, which means that they have pleasured and pas- Limes of their own." This independent existence has its attractions, which ar missing after marriage pr
**Thole is no doubt that the lowe mid RAZORS GROUND AND SET, te dirk in many cases prefers the froedour of earning her own living to whet 64, WELLINGTON STREET,
she tooler olas, tan,sualid bacurdy HONGKONG.
nazringing tiny bisnes Attother factor to be taken into possideration Mlad the
Graduated in America at the Moler incred
Senter of
GIVE US
Married life caste far to mudo these days, and young people
and more before, they
perilous yeature
This dumotivation.
Arrive at mid-ft"
merican New Style Chair diffienis to provide
the age when
HONGKONGA
each Mr L. Birot Mr H H. Burditt Mr J. D. Byrne NRIVALLED position in the Hill ficut Chat there will also be a large range of benben
district, overlooking the Botanical Mr B. V. Chen all done up in trocy and dainty boxes of
MFA. Chopard attractive design, Every one of these Garding and fading the Harbour
outly Mr D. R. Congrove and Eledore A. David boxes in moderately priced Namirous quist Baites with
MEA EL GAROCO The Superiorem and Bister beg to policia foed Bathrooms, à len
ing-rooms Mr B. E. Giben the patronage of a generous community, to Fas
id the work of muviding for the maintan Telephonen in Bedro noe of the large nu ber of Orphans at the Convent and its outlying branches,
SZEITALIAN: CONVENT Caine Bundy, $27,1912. Hongkong Sopte
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Mr D. C. Kent!!! Mr E. Kan
Miss Komar
Mr C. Rond
Mix P. Biderser···Mr Men
Mr A Ferrazzia
M. E; H. Quakt
My Peyton Grdia,
Couds, Lecadet - Mr D. Hansen za Mr B
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MW. HOL
MFFER. Helms
Mr
De J. Luna gets Mr & Mr H Nataly Me G-GObd;3 Mirs, O. G. Olen MF Lou Mr Paab
Mr
Mr
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Mr AW GHUM JA 6 M-3. Graham
Mr Greenw
Mr J. M. Harris☺
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