MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1915,
Hughes and Hough
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received Instruo, tions frong You a MAN
Shanghai, to sell by Public Auction,
on
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MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 7th & 8th June, 1915, commencing at 2.30 p... each day, at their Salon Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Iet HOLE STIZAT, A VALUABLE COLLECTION or ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAINS, BRONZES, BRASSES, IVORIES, &c., Comprising -
Blue and White, Coloured and 3. Colourist Vases, Bowls, Jars, Plates and Screens, &c. of all the different dynasties, Famille Rose Porcelains of the Yungching
sud Towkwong Perio, Ming Bronzes aml Brasses, Jade and Aniser Ornaments, Old Carved Ivories, Chinese Kakeninas, Snaff Bottles, s., de, &
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue) N.B.-The Undersigned will give week's guarantee as to the genuinoness of the articles offered.
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THE WAR.
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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
AIRSHIPS VISIT ENGLISH COAST.
LITTLE DAMAGE DONE.
LONDON, June 5, 2.40 p.m.
The Admiralty announces that hostile airships visited the east. and south- cast coasts of England yesterday night and dropped bombs on various places, but little material damage was done, and the casualties were very few.
GERMANS REPULSED AT SOUCHEZ.
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LONDON, June 5, 4.15 m.
A Paris communique, afates that the Germans made three violent attacks on the sugarrefinery at Souches, and the trenches to the north and south of it. All were repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy
The French remnia Ansters of the positions taken, and have also carried a Germansposition north west of the Cabaret Rouge, south of Sonchez.
MR. ASQUITH IN FRANCE.
VISIT TO BRITISH LINES.
LONDON: June 4.
Reuters, correspondent at the British Headquarters reports that 31. Asquith, the Premier, paid a visit to the front for a few days in company with Field Marshal Sir John French and obtained a comprehensive idea of the British Army on setize service. He travelled about in a fast mater-car, and overywhere met with an ation,
Soon after setting foot in France he was taken to the top of a high ominence.đó việw the grant aweep of the British front. The weather was clear, and a wonderful panorama lay stretched before him. A wriggling line of upturned earth marked the course of the enemy's trenches, and the ruins of Ypres gleamed in the sunshine. Hara a pal of smoke bung as occasional shells burst with a tazh followed by a dull boom, and flecks of dark smoke marked falling howitzer sbolle,
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Mr. Asquith examined through classes all that lay spread out before biwi and followed the details on the map, being particularly interested in the ridge. From Massines to Wytsobaste.
CONGRATULATING THE TROOPS.
That afternoon the Premier reviewed one of General Pulteney's brigades, which was drawn up in the form of a hollow square. Standing in the middle of this, he delivered, a brief speech of appreciation and congratulation on the splendid bravery which they had shown, and wished them the best of luck. The men cheered repeatedly, waving their caps and rifles in, the air.“
There was a renewed ovation when Mr. Asquith proceeded to the hospital. HUGRES & HOUGH, where he delighted the patients with a sympathetic word. He expressed Auctioneers. himself as extremely pleased with the perfect urrangements for the treatment
488 of the wounded. Hongkong, June 2, 1915.
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THE BREWERY BATH-HOUSE.
He was much amused by the "Toumies, waiting their turn for a warm bath at the Brewery, shouting and plunging in the steaming tubs like school- boys. Recognising the visitor, the menjumped out and surrounded him, giving! cheer upon cheer, Mr. Asquith was visibly moved, though the humour of the situation soon changed bia raped to one of hearty laughter, in which all joined.
On another day Mr. Asquith inspected the Headquarters Flying Corps, and Tons dem Tite Offices Us Cates, watched with admiration the agility of the aviators in performing their
wonderful evolutions.
Undarsigued have received instruc-
to Sell by Public Auction,
WEDNESDAY,
be 9th June, 1915, at 11 am at the Army Service Corp Supply Office.
Wallington Barracks,
Queen's Road,
ABOUT 30 CASES JAM.
On view on 8th June hetween 2 a.m.
and 4 p.m.
છે. Tenis:-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Government. Hongkong, May 1, 1916
PUBLIC AUSTIN
Mr. Asquith also saw the actual working of the Convalescent Homes and the Red Cross Detachments. He found that there an astonishing spirit of optimism prevailed, and that the patients were progressing splendidly in the beautiful weather.
SPLENDID PARADE OF INDIAN TROOPS.
TELEGRAPH.
FRINCH SUCCESSES.
AT. SOUCHEZ AND ARRAS.
Pams, Jono 5.
A caminique states that in the battle round Souchos the French have made further gains, inchiding prisoners and three-machine-guns.
Tacy have also maile fresh progress, at The Labyrinth."
Pas, June 5. A further official communique announces that the fighting continues north of Arras and the French are still progressing. They captured a trench and some prisoners north of Sonchez, und advanced a udred | yards in The Tabyrinth," south at Neuville.
FIGHTING IN FLANDERS.
FLUCTUATING FORTUNES.
LONDON, June 4, 11.55 pm.. Fiold-Marshal Sir John French reports the capture on the night of May 30th of some Autbuildings and grounds round the ruined Chateau Hooge, thres miles east af Ypres. Our tranches there were subjected to a heavy bombard- ment, and fighting on a small scale has been continuous. At one time wa were forced to evacuate the buildings, but last night we recaptarad them.
North-east of Givenchy last night we expelled the enemy from their trenches for distance of 200 yards, taking 48 prisonere, but we were unable to retain the trenches after daylight owing to the enemy's Bre
HOLLAND PREPARED.
NO EXEMPTIONS FROM SERVICE.
Bospos, June 17 16 pan.
A telegram from Beuter's correspondent at The Hague aunderse that al important new Bill has been pared by the Dutch Government. extowling the Landstorm regulations to all those undles who frave hitherfa been exempted from military service.
COTTON EXPORT PROHIBITED.
THE CHINA MAIL COMBINED COLOURED
TYPHOON MAP & GUIDE-
REVISED AND UP TO DÄTE
Shows tracks and daily progress of the big typhoons
ring the last twenty years.
day and night typhoon signals, Enables one to locate the centre of a typhoon. Gives a table of typhoons for last 30 years.
MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD AND TAPED FOR HANGING
Price 40 cents.
AUCTIONS.
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PUBLIC AUCTION..
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NAE Undersigned hæve réreived instruc tions from Ter Registrar, SUPREME Cocin, to hell hy Public Auction (55
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TUESDAYA JE
the 8th June, 1915, at 11 n., at No. 3. Wyndham Street,
HUDBY
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
loves. June + y tế đ Holland has finally prähibited the export of raw cotton.
THE AMERICAN NOTE..
JURNITURE theron contained. (Full Particulars from Catalogue.)) TERM
Lesbos, Jiné 4. Reuter's Washington correspondent states that President Wilson hos. finished his Note to Germany and it Will probably be dispatched to-day.
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SUSPENSION OF RE-ELECTIONS BILL.
Loxpos. June 4.
H.M. the King has assented to the Suspension of Re-elections Bil which render it unnecessary for the new members of the "Cabinet to be re-elected by their constituents on, taking office. ¿
SPIES IN ENGLAND.
Sentence of Death.
HEGBES & HOUCH.
Auctioners. Hongkong, June 5, 1915,
PUBLIC AUCTION
496
THE Undersigned have received instruc-
sto sul by Public Auction: (con ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).
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WEDNESDAY
the 9th June, 1915, at 2.30 p.m. at their Salos Room No S, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Teo. Rouso Street. Luxbes, June 4, 10.10 p.m. Muller and Ham: have been found guilty
the Old Bailes of 1 Caille Pertaldo Motor with
Battery and Spark Plug Diaphragm Tamp, ||. espioange. Nulled has been sentenced to hath by shanting, and Habu to seven years' penal.servitude.
The prisoners were issociated with Kuepferle, who it will be re- [membered, "eogwitted suicide during his trial for transmitting to the enemy documents written in invisible ink. The trial, before the Lord Chief Justice, was conducted in camera--Ed.]
TURKS DESERTING.
Scared by Submarine Ralds.
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53 Drums Pair.
1 Petrol Intensifyitig Lamp, 3 Kritting Machines, Roofing Material, Cement Tiles, Rivets.
etc.,
etc.
Sundry Furniture, 3 Saddles, 1 Rrming- ton Sholes, 2 Remington, and 1 Empiro Typewriters, several dozens Umbrellas Losnos, Tune, 4.Rain Oost &c., &c., and a few lots of Aa he moved bither and thither receiving the greetings of the different troops en wide, a dramatic incident occurred, when he was approaching the
Opinion in Cairo is reported to be greatly impressed by the with Cigars.
Terma-As usual. Indian lines. A great welcoming fanfare was scanded by Indian mounted trumpeters wearing yellow turbans and bushy beards. Behind their lines the drawal of the bulk of the Turkish troops Troie Sinai and Syria to phe lancers were drawn up, and he passed through grea: lines of Jances glistening Dardanelles.
Then the It is reported from Athens that these troops are deserting in masses, on such side of the dusty roud as far as the eye could see, Gurkhas continued the line in their curious wide-brimmed straw hats, their especially since the British submarine activity in the Sew of Marmor. kukhris gleaming at their sides. Next came the Sikhs, Tatbans, and Dogras,
417 some from the trenches and others going to take their places in the trenches. British infantrymen, also, were there, together with men of the. Canadian con- tingent, mounted and on foot, and of other regiments famed for their Sighting
Tore to Sell by Public Auction.
THE Undersigned have received instruc.
TUESDAY,
the 15th June, 1915, commencing
st 2.30 p.m; at their Sales Rooms,; No. 8,
Doa Vreux Road, Corner
of Ice House Street,
A QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE TEAKWOOD · FURNITURE, etc.. PRINCIPALLY NEW STOCK,
As follows:-m
One Drawing Room Suite, Bedroom Faraltare, Arm-chairs and Solas, Carpets, Brass Twin and Brass-mounted Bedsteads, Sideboarde, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tabins sed Chain, etc., etc., Dinner and Dosserb Services, Crockery, Glass' and E.-P. Ware, Cooking Storch, Cutlery, etc.,
Also •
at Neuve Chapelle, Fill 60, and Ypres, forming straight lines with bayoneta ixed.
THE FUTILE. * BLOCKADE
Sobmarines Small Bag.
LONDON, June 3.
The splendid bearing of the men reflected an extraordinary feeling of
The Admiralt report that during the week ended Jün's 2nd eight confidence in the ability of the solders of the British Empire. Needless to say British merchantilen were submarined. There were 1882 nivuts and the Premier was intensely interested, and be frequently spoke to the men and their officers. It was noticed that some Scottish regiments swinging along the departures in the same period.... road made a deep impression upon him............
Finally came a memorable meeting with General Joffre, M. Foch, and M. Millemand at Sir John French's, house and a half-baar's conference.
RALLYING THE WORKERS.
MUNITION MINISTER'S CAMPAIGN.
Loxbox, June 4.
Mr. Lloyd George, the new Minister of Munitions, had another great reception when addressing the munition workane at Liverpool.
STEAMER TORPEDOED.
LONDON, June 5. The steamer Inkuud has been torpecked and sunk of the Lizard. There of forty were saved,
ITALIANS CHECKED.
Formidable Austrian Position.
- Loxnús, June 4, 4.10 a.m.
An officiul coman unique says?
Our offensive at the Isonze River He declared that the issues and perils before the Empire are great, is encountering great difficulties. The ground is seemed with formi and that nothing can pull us through but the united efforts of everydable entrenchments, numerously manned and gunned. After fluctuat ing actions throughout the 3rd instant the summit of the sicpes of man in the Empire. R
Montenero remained in our possession. We have brought up ro-inforce monts in onder to obtain à decision.
Never before and our troops shown greater courage and endur ence, and it would be horrible to think that they should, fall owing to our neglect.
One Pair very in Blackwood Cabineta
He emphasised the fact that Manchester's response yesterday, to 14-fold Blackwood Kirs Screen (Porcelain his appeal was gratifying, and he was confident of the syne ready Panels), Stands, Teapoys, Bottecs, ate.reponse being received from the other industrial centres
One Pisco in good condition, several pairs. He had never doubted where victory would rest in the present Lace Curtaine (NEW) yds. long, One struggle, but it would come sooner with the recognition of the difficul ties that were to be faced and with the united effort of all on behalf Singer Seving Machine,
of the Empire.
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue.}} Terms: Cash..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Hongkong, June 9, 1915.
ANOTHER ADMIRALTY CHANGE.
The Duke of Devonshire will
ONDON, Jua George La
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of the Admiralty:
THE Uadorezed bare received instra
tions to sell!
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)
at their Sales Rooms No. 8.
Dos Vaux Resi, Corner t
Ion Iowa Strootm
One Grand Piano by
BRITISH SCIENTIST HONOURED:
French Prizor Diacorers of Anil Typhold Barum.
Elsewhere the Italian advance continues.
WARLIKE TERRITORIALS.
IMPATIENT TO ADVANCE
LONDON June 4.
The Morning Posts representative in France pays a tribute to the Territorials, who, he says, possess qualities which the Regulars have in smaller measure, namely. a determination, whichi-amounts almost to a lust for blood, that has surprised even their commanders Dur Civilge compamtive lell along the British front the Territorials have managed to pick up a scrap here and there, and are always inpatunt td adtunes before they receive the signal to do so,
LONDON June 4.45 TDWAC
The Institute of France, las awarded a special prize to B Alin
FURIOUS BAYONET WORK
Zouxym in the Labyrinth
The special correspondents mance state that roth Wight for the invention of not-typhoid serum, as, not being present engaged in furious hand-to-hand fighting in John Broadwood & Sons, a Franciuman, it is ineligible for die prize of £4,000 (100,000 francs) for Frater some twelve miles north of Arrus
the most remarkable, discovery of the year. One Boudoir Gris Pano by
Brinamend & Sons
in good condition. Fall Partioplars frein the Undersigned.
KUGHES & HOIGH
Hongkong, May 20, 1915,
BUCCESS IN WEST AFRICA
DON une 4, 10.10 p.m
The Press Bureau announces that Brigadier General Dobell of the West African Frontier Fores operating in the Cameroons, reports
Our losses the Allied drove the enemy from strong positions in Njok were not
The so-called Labyrinth which an official communique HOYR they penetrated, is a naze of trenches and redoubts ombrating an art inus, cast and of two square miles, with miles of undergmund south ofville:The Zouaves are now inside dealing with the detented the Rhema Prussians. The Labyrinth is the last German strongholds Jying between the French forces and my
ich is the last The Frenchi cavalry, diavo the, erle
een busy cutting, oft isolated parties of
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers" Hongkong, Jand 6, 1915.
TO LET
TOLET.
From the CHINA MAIL Offics
TO LET
UFF.CES TU 1E
ECOND FLOOR, Powell Building 13'Airy Rooms," Lift Light. Immediate Possession
Apply:
AR MOULDER & Ca LED. Hongkong, May 12, 19.5
"TURNIS"ED, including a splaadid Piano, FAIR VIEW No. S Robinson Road, containing 6 rooms with ample Servant Quarters
Apply loco 1
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD. Hougher, June 1, 1915. -
TO LET
A HACIENDA E., No. 74 Mount
Kellett Road. i Apply to
CHATER & MODY,
6. Queen's Road Central.
Hoogk May 17, 1915.
TO LET.
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TOUSES in "TORRES BUILDINGS",
and KOSE TERRACE" Kowloon
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SPANISH DOMINIOAN
PROCURATION.
Hongkong, May 11, 1915.
TO LET
HOUSE in Knutsford Terra THE HONGKONG LAND INV
MENT AND AGENCY Hongkong. Dec. 3. 1914
TO LET
TO. 9. --QUEEN'S GARDENS, Is
April. No. 3, STEWART TERRACE Penk 1st May; Furnished or unfurnished.
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DENISON, RAM & GIBBS Bongbong March 20, 1915..
OUR ROOMED FLATS in Hanoi
Honda Howloon and MAY ROAD A Hongkong with possession on or about 15th August next-English bathe nad. kitchen rauges, hot and cold water, Electric light. First casa modern appointments water carriage throughout including system.
PENYRHEW Minden Row, Kovlov Roomed House with Tennis Court 2 & 3. MINDEN VILLAS, Kowloon Roomed Houses with Tennis Court. FOUR ROOMED HOUSES in Gordon
TO LET.
FLAT in QUEEN'S GARDENE
Fasing the Harbour. Apply to.
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clo CHA Man' Office. Hongkong, June 7, 1915.
TO LET
OARD RESIDENCE, for bachelo
Terrace sad Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon: Brand, couple, in English house
- FLATS in Nathan Posd, Kowloon.
A FLAT in Humphreys Buildings,
Kowloon
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COMPANY, LIMITED. Alexandra Buildings.
Hongtong, June 5, 1915.
TO LET
DRY and ATRY GODOWN A Bowrington Canal. No. 6, Slatheson Road East
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WA FORD, WILKINSON & GRIST, Solicitors. K
or HO PAKLAM, Compradore Department Bander, Wielor & Co. H.K
Hongkong, May 13, 1216
QUEEN'S BUILDING.A
TO LET the South Westportion of the First Floor, including Isossary De Ground Floor, lately in occupadom of the JEAN BANK
GODOWN, No. 9 Los House Street. OFFICES facing the Harbour between the HonGKONG CAUD and Post Omicr Apply bo
May Baud lorel.
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#JULY.
Ofs Cara Man Office.
gkong, June 2, 1915,
TO LET
the Upper Levels. JARDE 100% acing the hathour. Y com 1st July. Use of tennis court
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Hongkong, ne
TO LET.
TOUBER la OLIFTON GARDES
Condnis Road. A GÓDOWN SNew Pray, Kennedy Tanz GODOWNE I Wanchal,
68, The Posk THE RETREAT.
WONGNETOHONG ROAD,
BONGKONG LAND INVESTM AND AGENCY O Hongkong, April 1, 1915,
OBT Fergus atter tho Phow,
THE HONGKONG LAND IS VEST. D and Light Here to
MENT & GEN
Hongkong, Feb. 11, 1216.
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