SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1818.
Hughes and Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
AND ADMIRALTY,
General Auctioneers
AND
Share, Coal and
General Brokers.
PROPRIETORS -
"TO-KWA-WAN
COAL STORAGE,
Codes used:
A.B.O. 4 & 5zu EarriONA, AI. TELEGRAPHIC CODE.
Telegraphic Address
MEIRION HONGKONG.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
GEO. P. LAMMERT
AUCTIONEER
COMMERCIAL
S. D. Sersa & Co.'s FORTNIGHTLY RETOUT.
SHARE & GENERAL BROKER Pares
FOR SALE.
Auxiliary Cruiser Yacht FLOVER ···
48 leet overall. 19 feet benni. Teuk built. Tesk decked. Mutal sheathed. Complete with all deck gear, anchors, etc. Cabin and Pantry furnishings, etc,
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undorsigned has received instrae- Torsigned has
to sell by Public Auction
MONDAY,
instru
the 17th February, 1919, commencing at 2.30 F.M., at his residence ARDEX KAL,' No. 11 The Peak,-
A QUANTITY OP HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Ant
THE CHINA MAIL.
Bengal Oplum Sales during the past fortnight, comprise of about 70 chests comprising of 11 chests of Patna New, a chests of Paina Old, and & cheute of Clearances during the fort. night cheste of Patra Now, 59 chaste Putns Old, 1 chest of Banares Now; and 3 chests of Bennros Old, in all about 66 cheste. Unseld stock-Pitra Now 244 chests, Paton Ok 2:080 chests, Benares Now 401 cheste, and Benares thi 305 chester, in all about 3,090 cheeta. Hohl but uncleared stock:-Patna Now l chests, Putna Old 505 chests, Bonarey New 122 chests, Henares 012 75 chest. in all about 701 cheste.. Cheng quotas, Lis
Patna Now
Patna Oll Benares New Benares Ola
19,000
2,900
2,800
2.800
Maiwa Opima-Sulow during the past formight of about 141 chests, at $3,000 to 82,700 (per piqul). Clearances about 143 clumps, tusoll stock about 12824 chests. Sold but not cleared about 147 chests, Chowing quotation >----
Malva Nrw .................... $2,500 to $2,600 Malwa Old .......... 2.600 to 2,700. Cotton ImSales ara, reported of about j 150 bulow at 900 to $32 per picul. Un and stock about 200 bales. Quotations $29 $33.
Yarn:-Marko ruled steady. As pus-
Odol
The World's
Dentifrice
An indescribably delightful sensation is procured by those who accustom themselves; im- mediately before retiring to rest, to clean their teeth and rinse their mouths with the dentifrice and mouthwash Odol
Odol penetrates the cavities of the teeth and impregnates the whole mucous membrane of the mouth, and its refreshing nary amongst the Chinese deniers, they antiseptic properties are felt at every breath that is drawn, a most useful and agreeable antidote to a stale mouth in the morn- ing.
he a good number of bales, both for forward and spot. Sules are com.
THE Undersigned a nation"
THE Undersigned have received instroe, & large lot of Plants in Pets, including pulod at about 6,000 bales ns under --
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED
on
TUESDAY,
sumo Fine Falms.
T-A uncal.
Bales.
301 Assur Virjen
On View from Saturday, the 15th Feb, 200 Bombay Cotton
130. 126-130
No.
10% @ $132 124
*
p.m.
100 Bowresh
108.
Catalogues will be issued.
10)
164
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioner. Hongkong, February 10, 1913.
100 China
69.
140 10%
200
41
129. 133
136 20
143
11
100 City of Bombay 100
10s
133
**
208 155
1+
17
130 Coorla
12.
130
11
150
*U*
+
15
149
10% TT
199
the 18th February, 1913, at 11 a.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Tex Hovaz SZEKET,~~
A CONSIGNMENT OF VALUABLE GOLD AND SILVER
JEWELLERY, &c., DIRECT FROM LOYDON. Comprising:-
Gold Watches by Benson and other well known makers, 18.K. Gold Diamond Rings. Earrings, Scarf Tins, Brooches, Gold Watches Bracelets, Waltham Watches, Lockets, Chains, etc., etc.;
Alu
A quantity of Loose Diamonds One Pearl Pin, had a collection of Old War Medals
and Foreign Orders,
Tanke-As usual.
HUGHES & ROUGE,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 11, 1919.
200
PUBLIC AUCTION
Tieto sull by Fublic Auction
THE Undersigned have received instruc
TUESDAY,
the 18th February, 1913, commencing at 2.30 P.M., at their Salas Rooms, Nɔ. 8, Das Vaux Road," Corner of
Ice House Street,~
A Lanez QUANTITY OF VALUABLE TEAKWOOD FURNITURE, &c.,
INCLUDING
CANTONESE BLACKWOOD,
As follows :---
Dining and Drawing Room Suitca, Upholstered Chairs and Sofas, Carpets and Rugs, Bed Room Suite. Doi'de and Single Brass-mounted Bedsteads & Cota, Burence, Wardrobe, &, Dining Room Furniture, &c., &c., 1 Dinner Service and Dessort Service, Crockery, Electro-plated and Glass Ware, 1 Cooking Stove, Kitchen Utensils, Enamelled Ware, Cutlery, &c., Brass Fenders, Fire Brasses, &c.. Black- wood Cabinete, Couches, Arm-chairs, Stands, Jardinieros, Hall and Tea Tables, Tonpoys, &c., Blackwood Brickets and Photo Fraines, etc.,
Alss
1 Gent's Bicycle, Sewing Machine and Toilet Set, 2 Pianos, 2 Remingon Type-- writory, 1 Silver Tea Service and 1 Superior
Japanese Ricksha (New).
Catalogues will be issued.
Terms –Asumis'.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Avetineeri
Hongkong. February 11, 1913,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PUBLIO
AUCTION
100 Curoasting 100 Crucent
THE Undersigni has received instrace 200 Crown
tions from Mr W. &.Dowdsy, to sell | 23) Currimbhoy by Public Auction
on
THURSDAY,
the 20th February, 1913, commencing at 2.30 1.M., at his residence No. 8, STEFART TERRACE, The Peak, ---
THE WHOLE OF HIS VERY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising
Upholstered Chesterfield Couch, Aru chairs and Easy. Chairs, Fine Chippendale Writing Desk and Chairs, Teak Overæn- tule. Ten and Occasional Tabley, White Lace and Cloth Curtains, Engravings, Pie Enrow and Ornaments, etc,
HANDSOME TEAK DINING ROOM SUITE, Comprising: Sideboard, Dining Table, Dinner Waggon nad Chairs, Teak Screen, Glass and Crockery Ware, E. P. Ware, Brass-mounted Funders, 0°C.
Handenine Teak Wardrobe with Mirror, Toilet Tables, Marble-top Washstands, Tenk Dressing Mirror with Bevelled Gl Towel Rails, Brass-mounted Twin Bed- steads. Horse Hair Mattresses, Woollen Blankets, Toilet Crockery.
Tenk Hatstand & Hall Chair, Ice Chest, Drying Room Cupboards, Pantry and Kit- chen Utensils, cit., etc.
CARPETS Wilton 17 x 16'6" Brussels 15' x 11'3" Kensington 15' x 12' Felt 20 x 18′
(All in excellent Condition)
Most of the above furniture has been made by Lane, Crawford & Co, and is in first-class condition.
On View from Wednesday, the 19th Feb. Catalogues will be issued. TEMS-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Audwncer. Hongkong, February 12, 1913.
G.
109
Tour to Sell by Pabile Anction,
[IHE Undersigned have resalved Instruc
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONGRAZED),
ON
THURSDAY,
the 20th February, 1913, at 11 A.M.,
at. their Salos Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice Housa Street,-
·A COMEIGNMENT OF
HOUSEHOLD LINENA Comprising --
Witney Blankets, Travelling Rege, Turkish Towels, Brown Linen Towels, Hand-embroidered Pillow Cases, Bath Towels, Bioglo and Double Bed Size Ham
AUCTIONS
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
207
THE Undersigned have received instruc tions from the How. Tzz Carzain SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, to Sell by Public Auction
ba
MONDAY,
the 17th February, 1913, at 2.30 г.m., ni GREEN ISLAND,---
19 BAGS. SULPHUR,
217 BAGS SALTPETRE,
359 STICKS DYNAMITE,
17 BOXES DETONATORS.
A launch will leave Blake Pier at 2 pm...,!
the day of sale to convey intending Pur chasem.
TERM:-AB Ostial.
HUGHES & HOUGH.
Government Auctioneers, Hongkong, February 14, 1813.
220
;
Stitched Sheets, Boneycomb and Satin LESSONS IN CHINESE. Quilts, Huckaback Towels, Damnak Table
Cloths 2 yde, wide by 2yds., Biyda, 3 yđe,,
34 and 17ds., Ladies and Gent's Hand. LI HON FAN, a Chinese graduate
kerchiefs, Lace Curtains, Pantry, Tes and Glass Cloths, Gout's Tunic Shirts and Hoses,
law lots of Race Glasses and Sundries.
(In email lots to suit purchasers), Teams :-Ás usual.
·RUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers. Longkong, February 14, 1915.
-210
171 verend in literatura, has been a tesoher to European officials and merchants in this Colony for over ten years,
He has a good method of training Haro poans to pass in the Chimoné exarization, and Chinees teacher. He has also a good karw is porseosed of a first rafa certificado an a {ledge of Mandarin and Hakka.
Those who intend learning the Chinçer Language are requested to write turn of China Mful office or Frost to 97. Holly wood Bond, 1st Boor,
Hongkong, May 17, 1912.
150 Indo-China
100
*1
i) Jamshed
12, 111
133 20%, 10%.. 121 125.. 142 20- 159
109. 122
150
250
130 David
10s.. 130 128 137 20%., 124 104
132
150
"
100 Dunbar
200 Fazulbhoy
200 Gold Mohour
10:
11
129 128,1 133
POH
140
Бы
107
2CM.
250 Noor
109 » 199
50 Phoenix
150
153 108. 20%... 153
100 Pabauey
10%
191
17
100 · "
125.
100
$1
12
185
11
10.. 128
128..
136
139
134
14
2
152
1x
100 Moon
200
150 Sassoon
200
150.
Sun"
160
100 Swan 430 Victoria
300 Sundry Chops
200
350
142
132
MRS. MARY GAUNT ON HER
CHINESE TOUR.
In a few weeks, says a London paper to hand, Mrs. Mary Gaunt, the authoress and traveller, will undertake a journey into China, which, like her West African ex- pedition two years ago, is attended by son- siderable personal risk.
Small of stature, and essentially woman- 1. Mrs Gaunt is not the sort of person whom one would imagine as a traveller into parts where white women have never penetrated before. But after a brief conversation her point of view is readily understood.
i corious remark for a It may seem woman to make," she observed to a re porter, but I feel safer when I am on my travels in a strange country than I do in London. Twice I've been run over in the strecta here, whereas, although I have ex in Africa, for instance. I perienced red injury.
have never
Arena in
This Chinese journey was suggested to me by Dr. Morrison, of Peking, and head. vizes me to carry a revolver" She laughed aily as she sipped her coffee, and explained the snuss of her amusement.
"I'm not 11sed-to
rus, and I haven't handled one since I was a Australia and went out
porsum shooting with iny brother. the present day I remember the kick of the weapon-it was an old breech loader and as it knocked me over 1 bave fought shy of firearms since. I suppose though, that I maet practice with a revolver in the short time that remains to me before my depar 115-118 sure. 110 121 128-140 220,
Mrx, Gaunt will not develop her phits unch
she reaches Peking, and then only in In all about 6,000 bales comprising of consultation with Dr. Morrison. She says casually that she may be absent for a year 200 bales of No. 6s: 24 bales of No.and that her attendants will probably be 10%; 1,850 bales of No. 12%; 200 boles limited to an interpreter and a servant. of No. 10s; and 2,250 bales of No. 20. She betraya rather less concern about the Unsold stock is estimated at about 12,000 journey than the average woman might in bales. Sold but uncleared stock is about purchasing a #000 bules.
Local Yarn --Sales are reported of about 150 budes of No. 10s st $120, and about 100 bales of No. 12%. at $185 in all about 250 bales.
trinket.
The daughter of a gold commisioner who later became a judge, Mrs, Gaunt spent her childhood in Ballarat, and it is a coincidenes that her earliest memories relate to the Chinese, who were conspiccoue commercially in the geldfelds.
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SAMPLES MAY
OBTAINED ON
APPLICATION
TO
GARNER,
זי
Tel. 636.
TO LET
TO LET-AT KOWLOON.
NEW MODERN 3-ROOMED FLATS,
with two bathrooms, pantry, kitchen and servanta' quarters. Bathrooms fitted with English Bath. Kitchen ho Baglish Cocking Range and Hot Water Boilur. Electric Light throughout. Ready for occupation about middle March.
ALSO
New Fire Roomed Semi-detached and TERRACE HOUSE with Tennis Courts, Possession about middle March.
Apply t› HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
.CO., LTD.. Alexandra Buildings. Hoogkong. February 11. 1913.
TO LET.
198
ARGE substantially built GODOWN, situated on Water Front East Point. Fer farthor particulara apoly Property Office, JARDINE. MATHESON & Co.,
Hongkong, August 14, 1912.
N
TO LET
Hongkong, April 30, 1912;
1025
-
59€
STREET, There was * Vegetable John, who sold 2ND FLOOR, No. 2 PEDDER Apply Pro- Japanese Yurn-Sales ril
vegetables; there was 'Fish John, who
One-Ronmed. OFFICE. Suridry Articles A good business is sold fish, and there was Fancy John perty Office JARDINE, MATHESON &
she said.
Co., LTD. reported bold in exports as well as in- who sold knick-knacks," sha
little thing port. In importa aules are reported in recollect, too-I was quite a
ently accepted some then-that I once innocently. apricts at $1 to $16 (per picul) gum particularly and this with an eloquent onions froni Veget virulent olibanum at $11 (per picul), kismiss at able John,' and
wouldn't speak to me $18 (per picul), and serne leaves at $61 mile my family
I had eaten then. La $7 (per pieul). In exports purchases for days af speak Chinese, and it is not are reported in beans, white as well se greca, at $4 (per pieul), cassia at $181my intention to learn to do so at this late ROAD.
"I don't
of clothes with hour. I am taking plenty
food (for I am confident I
(per pieul), galangal at $51 to $84 (pez me of anything, and if all!
picul), dry ginger at $13 to $14 (per can live picul), and groundnuts at $8 to Belee fails there is rice); medicine chest, a sleeping bag with an eiderdown quilt and (per picut).
ground-sheet, and a mosquito curtain."
SUFFERERS FROM
Skin & Blood Diseases
Such as Eczema, Scrofula, Scurvy, as lotions, ointments, so-called balms, Bad Lags, Abscesses, Ulcers, &c., though they may give relief for the Glandalar Swellings, Balls, time being, DO NOT CURE. The troulle lies deeper the blood. Then Pimples, Bores, Eruptions,
complaints are the result of clogging Piles, Blood Polson, Rheuma-impurities in the blood-and so can be tlam, Gout, &o, should at once permanently cured only by thoroughly realise that outward applications, such
purifying the blood.
CAN BE CURED
ONLY BY PURIFYING THE BLOOD,
For cleansing the blood of all impuri. The Editor of the Family Doctor,
London's popular Modial Weekly writes: "We have soon hosts of letters
ties, from whatever onuso arising, there
is no other medicina just as good na bearing testimony to thetruly wonderful gures effbcted by Clacke's Blood Mixture. Clarke's Blood Mixture-that's why in Iti in the finest Blood Purifier that thousands of cases of skin and blood Science and Medical Skill have brought diseases it has effected remarkable suros to light, and we can with the utmost
confidence recommend it to our sub where all other treatments have failed. scribers and the public generally."
"-44 Clarks's Blood" Mixture is entirely. free from any poison or metallic im pregnation, does not contain an injurious ingrediente and is a good, fe, and useful medicineHealin
Sold by all Chomiste and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World, Ask for
CLARKE'S BLOOD MIXTURE"- and do not be persuaded to inko
Clarke's Blood Mixture
HAS CORED THOUSANDS WILL
GURE YOU
TO LEL
ODOWN, No. 145, WANCHAI
Apply to
KWONG SANG HUNG, LID, 248, Des Vœux Road Central (Office),
or 93, Prays East (Warehouse). Hongrong, February 10, 1913.
TO BE SOLD OR LET (FROM 1ST APRIL).
189
D18ROP'S LODGE SOUTH, No. 5,
& Rooms (unfurnished). ULBANK, May Road, 6. Rooms (un. furnish).
TO LET IT APRIL).
7, MOUNTAIN VIEW, & Room, (furnished)
DENNYS & BOWLEY. Hongkong, January 24, 1918.
TO LET.
107
TIROM 1st February, MEIRION, No. 10, Poak, furnished or unfurnished. é
Room
No. 8, DES VEUX VILLAS, 58, The PEAK, from in March, 1917 Premises will be thoroughly repairmi, painted and colourwashed.
No. 1, SHELLEY STREET. *! To let or for ale, GLENSHIEL Barter Boad, No, 194, Foak, 5 rooms from Let March, 1913.
No. 1190, The PEAK, furnished, from middle of April until end of October, 1913 Four Bedrooms Tennis Court and Garden. CRAIG RYRIE, No. 4, the Pask, to Letos situation; 8 rooms tannin, kist croquet laws
No.3, DES YEUX VILLAR, No. 5: Peak & Boom
FOR SAL
SHARTING And BOGATE, on part Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1154
Apply to t
LINS PRAD & DAYIS
Bed Floor, Almandes Balldings. Hongkong, Aug. 2, 11L
BE
QUELCH
& CO.
THE SOLE
TO LET
TO LET.
AGENTS.
TORE, in the finest position.
ST
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Apply at once to
'PROMINENCE,
c/o China Mail
Hongkong, February 3, 1913.
OFFICES TO LET.
HOTELS
THE
STATION HOTEL,
NATHAN, ROAD, KOWLOON.
FILECTRIC LIGHT AND FLES
Office.BATE-LOOK NO MACH ROOF
169 Cold and Hot Water throughout
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC BARS. BILLIARD ROOM.
IRST Class Central accommodation, light and airy, on First & Second Floors, in- new building being erected for Messrs WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CUY,, LTD. Entrance from De Voux Road. Electric Lift to all Floors, Electric Taght throughost,
The Plan can be soon and all particulars
PALMER & TURNER, obtained at the Offices of MESSRS
BUILDINGS, 3RD FLOOR.
Hongkong. October 1, 1919.
ALEXANDRA
OFFICES TO LET.
1239
TROM February 1st, 1913, Lat. Floor, 25, Des Voeux Road Central, Hong- on, Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co.
Private Dining Room,
EXCELLENT CUISINE.
For Particular apply to
THE MANAGER.
Tec. No. 159. Tolg. Address TzRMOTILL
Hongkong. Feb. 3. 1913
204
KINGSCLERE HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
present occupied by Mesors Ud overlooking the Botanical
INRIVALLED position in the Hill
Apply to
'FRENCH STORE,
6, Queen's Rond Central. Hongkong, January 21, 1913.
TO LET.
ев
HOP with Godown attached. Nathan
St Geo
Kowloon Marino Lot No. 48 with wharf.
Apply to
Gardons and facing the Harbour, -
Numerous quiet Suites with luxuriously fitted Bathrooms, Telephones and Electrio Fans,
Telephones in Bedrooms and Sitting-rooms- throughout. Telephone No. 1122.
Cable Address: *Bachaola.*.
A.3.3. 'Code 5th FL Hongkong, September 1, 1908. 1300
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANOL KING EDWARD HOTEL
.O... LAD. Hongkong, June 1, 1912.
TO LET.
1ND PRATA EAST, GODOWN.
153.
2, WEST END TERRACE. SHAMIZN, From 1st May, 1913.
FOR SALE OR TO LET, UNFURNISHED a House at the Peak.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT & AGENCY Co., La. Hongkong September 2, 1912.
JAPANESE MAKERS,
EVEET KIND
FIRST-CLASS HOTELS UNDER EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT. EXCELLENT ROOMS. ELECTRIC LIFTS & LIGHT. REASONABLE RATES.
"TELEPHONE-475
H. HAYNES, Man Hongkong, Vutober 9, 1908
WYNDHAM HOTEL WYNDHAM (FLOWiz) STREET, Opposite Clock Tower.
FOOTWEN FROM BUSINESS CENTRE
MADI
ORDER
185
OCATION, good for Hillside Bom Land ONLY TWO MINUTES, WALK
Families, Residents nad T
made thoroughly conforta
Terms – Modi
Under the Personal Proprietres
CHERRY & CO.,
FEDDER SER VAG
oalbe Hongkong Hassl.
BRA
PRIVATEL
TANDING
Tannis
Alry and Well" ment home comfortolinë!
ogkeng May 1910