TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1916,
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
General Anotioneers hare, Coal and General Produce
Brokers and Commission
Agents.
PROPRIETORS
Occer, wand Bentley's
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC ALOTION......
THE Undersigned have received in structions from Masses. WITzar's & Co. to sell by Public Auction,
on
THURSDAY,
the 9th Avvember, 1918, commencing at 10.30 am, on their premises, So. 1, Ningpo Street, Yaumati, A QUANTITY OF
METAL do, do, Comprising:-
THE CHINA MAIL.
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE CO.
·ANNUAL "GENERAL MISTINGIMA
per cent for the year, which I trust will meet with your approval: “While your Directors consider is advisable to go mutionaly in this direction, în view, of the importance of further consolidat ing our financial, portion to meet any new situation. Thich may arise after the war, they cousisler that in recommending this increased dividend they are not from their conservative policy. for 1016
The thirteenth ordinary general meet-krog now to the prom Pande ing of the North China Insurance Co., Lal was held at the company's head recasted at our last general meeting,
marine disasters.
stars show smarked increas office, 6 Kiukiang Road, Shanghai, on white fires are of
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of available McEwen Dalgliesh (chairman), Mrtonnage it is not to be Hida, Mr F. A. Fairchild, Mr O. M. Bain haal as in normal times, and there are the same attention can be given to over and Mr. Wm. P. Lambe (directors); Mr many instances of vessels being employ H. G. Simma (secretary), and the followed in trades for which they were not Copper Plate Cuttings, a large quantitying additional shareholders representing originally adapted. This is of course
dae to the exigencies of war of Copper Fipes, Muntz Metal Rods, in all, 1,020 shares-Messrs, J. Quiments, but the high war rates hitherto
war require “To-kwa-Wes" Coal Storage Bras Plates and Roda, Zing Concentrates A B F White Cooper, Qua Sang, W. preveli
these adverse Scuttle Pert Frames, Patent Astematic Nation C. P. Slowe, EC. Richards, H. Courting are no longer available to
while marine rates on the main tradot ng hàn ko lang lah conditions
Jainis. Bessemerke Sara. Carbitasini 8. Quake. ***choes Lubricators, Cast Iron Rice Boilers Morriss and E. Quackenbush.
routes The secretary having read the notice ruling before.
Are practically the same as Brass Bushes, Valves, Plugs, Oil Cape, convening the meeting and the auditors' In conclusion I should like to pay
the wor Screwed Bent Cocks, Straight Flanged report, the chairman said
tribute to the efficient work done | Stop · Valves," Brass Locks, Coils of
Gentlemen-Before proceeding with state members responding to the
which
farther depleted. Brass Wire, Pressure Gauges, Weighing the business of the meeting I with to call of the country. Extra work con
[owing to. Machine, de, &c.
express our regret for the loss the soquently devalves on those who are left Company has sustained through, the to carry on our business and in recogni 1,000 MILES OF FRONT IN death of our esteemed colleague Mr Jation of the loyal and cheerful manner in which they have carried out these extra N. Jameson, who was a Director of the duties we are recommending payment of Company since 1800. Hs rendered a bones on their salaries, whith I feel. valuable services to the Company, anders will have your approval when dealt with at a later stage in the proceedings. his sound judgement will be sadly missed by his co-Directors Mr Lambe accepted our invitation to fill the vacancy cansed by Mr Jameson's death.
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Telegraphic Address
IXION MONOKONG.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tstructions from litss &. A. MASSEY, ELE Undersigned have received in-
sell by Public Auction,
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WEDNESDAY,
the 9th November, 1916 at II a.m., at Brighton House, No. 10 Arbuthnot
Road (also Entrance by Steps opperite No. 33 Wyndham Street),
Desk with Figeon Holes,
Overmantel (bevelled glass),
Chifenier,
Card Table,
Large Hanging Wardrobe,
Adaptable Bed Sofa,.
Upholstered and Rattan Chairs,' Electric Fan and Fittings,
Sewing Machine,
A few lots of Chinese Forcelains,
Bronzes, Water Colours, etc.
On'view day of Sale.
Oxtalogues will be issued.
Terms Cask..
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Lductioneers.
Hongkong, Nov. 2, IBIU,
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1204
HE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ALCOUNT OF THE CÔNGERMED),
THURSDAY,
the 9th November, 1913, at 2:30 pm
at their Sales "Rooms, No. 8, 'Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
E. 8.&. "KAMO MARU” Dan Just Arrived.
A consignment of Lace Curtains, Bedspreads, Sheets, Pillow Casse, Cushion Covers, Serviettes, Dusters, Towels, Bath Mata, etc., ote.
On view from Wednesday. Tux-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, Oct. 31, 1818.
On view from Wednesday: 8th Nov, TIRNS:-Cash.
HUGHES & ROUGH,
Auctioneers Hongkong, Nov. 4, 1918.
1913
PUBLIC AUCHÛN. THE Undersigned hare received instru.
tions to sell by Public Auction,
(POM ACCOUNT OF THE CONCEITO),
00.
SATURDAY,
the 11th November, 1916, at
I have also to record our deep sense of loss through the death of Mr W. H. Dalgliesh and of Sir Thomas Jackson, Bart, both members of our London Committee since 1881 and 1904 respec- tively. Being deprived of their ripe 10.30 am, at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, experience especially in these critical times is particularly unfortunate. Mr W. D. Little has accepted our invitation to join the London Committee.
The printed report and statement of accounts of June 20, 1915, which have Gent's Shirts, Woollen Singlets, Waist I take it may be considered as been in your hands for some time, and Coats, etc. Pants Sweaters, Dressing read, show the Company's position
Des Voru Road, Corner of ICE HOUSE STRIKE,
A MISCELLANEOUS STOOK; Comprising:-
I would desire to express our sympaty with the relatives of Mr Leyshon, a member of our Eastern staff. who was killed in action in September last
Before putting the resolutions I shall be pleased to Brewer any questions.
EGYPT.
TROOPS "BUILT 980 MILES OF RAILWAY
SALONICA'S DEFENCES.
Sir Achibald states that the exigencies of the Gallipoli campaigns had placed the force under his command in a state of
in Egypt, others on the sea, others in sacious disorganisation. Some unita were
Gowns, Bath Robes, Toilet Soaps, Bath I the completion of practically two years £10,000 to be transferred to starling Egen ports. It was not until the end?
and Face Towels, Hosiery, &c.,.&c.
Blankets, Counterpanos, a quantity of Coloured Alpacas, Rain Coats, &c, Holdalls and Suit Cases, &c.,
A snall consignment of Cent.'s Fall Hata (good quality),
A number of Suit Lengths, Blue Serge, Flannell, &, &c. Terms -Qual
HUGHES & HOUGH,
ÁJKÉLOMESTI Hongkong Nov. 2, 1916.'
PUBLIC, AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received instruc. tions to sell by Public Auction, (102 ACCOUNT OF TAS CONCERNED},"
MONDAY,
As there were no questions, asked, the A dispatch from General Sir Archibald following fire resolutions were put to the Murray. Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian meeting and carried unanimously —
Proposed by the Chairman and Expeditionary Force, dealing with the seconded by Mr F. A. Fairchild"That operations in Egypt Between January lat the report and accounts as now presented and May 31st, has been issued, be accepted and passed.
Proposed by the Chairman and second ed by Me An Hide :-That a final divi- dead of Is
of 15 per cent. be paid on the paid up capital and a bonna of 15 per cent both payable at exchange 3/13/18 par upon contributory marine premiums,
On tael;
гезекте fund Tis 20,000 written of Of War ΟΣ
of February that the last units of the conditions. Notwithstanding the premis and the balance transferred to activity of enemy submarines, especially under-writing reserve account, Closing Dardanelles Army reached Egypt. Every towards the end of 1915, we are able to the account for 1315.*
day for over six weeks ship loads of come before you with anbatantial Proposed by Mr C. Slove and troops, guns, saimals and transport were balance in hand. We owe this intis seconded by MH. E. Morrise The factory-state -of- affairs to the never Mars Dalgliesh, Hide, Fairchild, Bain arriving at Alexandria and Port Said. evig watchfulness of our navy and the and Lambe be re-elected directors of the The components of this mass had to be navies of our
ably backed by the company, and that the remmeration of disentangled and forwarded to their care and resourcefulness of the oficers the directors be Tla. 6,000 per annum. proper destinations; old unite hâd to be and men of the mercantile marine. Proposed by Mr. E C..Richards and re-organised, row, units to be created,
The principal feature of this.
this year's seconded
A by E. E. Morriss --- What f balance abeet is the appropriation to Mess Wingrove and Matthews begudes, divisions, Army Corps, to be cover excess profits duty. In diverting such & substantial qum as £25,000 for that the remuneration of the auditors
re-elected auditors
iters of the company and re-formed.
Proposed by Mr A. B. P. White Cooper and seconded by Mr. Quin - That the directors be authorized to pay to the company's start a bonus not exceeding 20 per cent. on their anlaries for the past year
The dispatch describes the reorganisa tion of the force and the subsequent military operations which have been spread over a vary wide front, amounting. to close on 1,000 miles in the west and 00 riles in the east,
200 MILES OF DEEP TRENCHES.
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A. D. C. PERFORMANCE
MID-DECEMBER.
A Double Safeguard.
When buying Worcestershire Sauce, always look for the signature in White
Aio Serra Lea
on the Red label and see also that the name LEA & PERRINS is embossed
in raised letters on the glass bottle.
LEA & PERKINS' label and bottle are copied to such an extent that these precautions are necessary, in order to make sure that you are being supplied with the, original and genuine Worcestershire and not one of its many imitations:
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around which zinc walls have been built
this purpose it must be borne in mind be Tha 600 per annum 1905 that although our head office in in China we are incorporated in the United Kingdong and have our registered office in London. It is probable, therefore, that we shall be tared on the same basis as home companies. The protection we
During the period covered by the dia- have enjoyed and which we owe to those
In proposing the foregoing roso patch 134 miles of road, 154 miles of who are defending our empire on land Jution Mr White-Cooper said he felt he and sea is common to All British buri would be expressing the views of all pipe-lices, and 25 miles of railway were nesr concerns, but it would appear that shareholders in endorsing the sentiments laid. companies registered in certain parts of the Empire outside cf-the United pressed by the chairman the com
to prevent the entrance or exit of rate. pany bad had a prosperus year, and Kingdom and in. Shanghai at the this was due to no little extent not only trative control of the British force at Siz. Archibald Murray also had adzainia.
KIGHTEEN DIATES AT YÖKKÄICHL British Consulate General are not to the excellence of the management but privileged to share the burden of to the efficiency of the staff, who, con- Saloniks.
The total cases of black plague at "From the beginning of Yokkaichi numbered twenty, yesterday, taxation, on an equal basis with
With widering their extra duties, had well January I think. the home companies....:
April," of which eighteen had died. The origin feeling among Britons in this part of armed the bonus proposed.
he, states, no active operations of the plague was traced to the cotton resolution. having passed, The
Mr. the present system of Simms said
aid he wished to thank Mr importance took place. The general Luzon Mary, but it was also found that brought from Indin by the steamer only levying taxes where these is direct White Cooper and the shareholders, line of defences remained practically by the carolcimens of the physicians at ment does not meet the conditions rul-making that the banns would be unaltered. Some 200 miles of deep the works of the Oriental Spinning
greatly appreciated by the entire staff trenches, including ing at the present: Protection especially in view of the steadily in trenches, 710 emplacements for gums, 230 plague the disease become so widely
foreca of creasing cost of living expense, primarily
the 20th November, 1918, at 2.30 pm,
at Mesars, Hughes and Hough's. Coal Godowns ht To KWA WA THE FIRST AUCTION" OF-
"BALYAGED CARGO PORTO
ex. 8.8. "WISLEYTM
Comprising
About Six hundred Legs of Wire Näik About Fifty Sewing Machines, and a
number of cases of spare parts. 1188 About One hundred Remington Type writers with Russian chameter, and cases of Ribboña för same. About Seven hundred rolls of Roofing
Folt.
· PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in- stractions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
FRIDAY,
the 10th November, 1916,
at 10.30 am, at their Sales Booms, No. 8 Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice
House Street, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.
And
A NUMBER LOTS OF BLACKWOOD WARE &c.,
Comprising Several Carpets, Eideboarda, Dinner Waggon, etc., by Lane, Crawford, Dining Tables and Chairs, Chesterfeld Sofas Arma-chairs,- "Gas, Wardrobes and Toilet | Tables, Double and Bingle Brack-mounted Bedsteads, &a., Miscelaneous Furnitate, Blackwood Waré, 2-Pianos, a low lots Porcelains, &c., Pantry, Bath Rocin and Kitchen Utensila
Also
Braas Jardinieres, Vass, Finger Bowls (Full Partientars from Catalogne.) Tax-Cash, th
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Nov. 4, 1316)||
About Twenty large rolls of Linoleum. About: Forty-five Cotton
Machines.
Braiding
Dates and particulars of further auctions will be notified later.
Launch to convey intending pur- chasers will leave Blake Fier, at 2 pm. sharp on Monday the 20th inst
TermaCash
Auctioneers,
Hongkong, Nov. 8, 1816.
1919.
world
that
from the military and our enemies is what we
CANTON'S PRESSING NEED OF MOHET!
interest out and
the ni Bónda, tends to increase we most expect
to
the end ct
communication Company in treating the first case of the
spread.
AUCTIONS
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PUBLIC AUOTION
THE Undersigned have received in- MessRS WITZKE'S & Co. to sell
structions from the Liquidators of Public Auction
Commencing WEDNESDAY,
MA QVAKITTY OF CARE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 80, including BLACKWOOD WARE CROCKERY and GLASS WAKE,
And
Ons FIANO. Catalogues will bé Inétied
On view from Tuesday 14th inst... Exaxı :---Canby
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers
Hongkong, Bor 1978
FOR SALE
THE COMPANY'S NONCHALLENGES It is reported that the Oriental Spin- ning Company did not pay any attention first broke out, while the whole town is beside itself with fear and anxiety garding the spread of the disease. The people of the town have becoise intensed the company, which continued
operations as usual despite the greasing number of cases among the whole of Yokkaichi are insisting A containing
The people
naval have
Thers being no further business the reduits or strong posts, 180 miles of On September 19th, girl employed the 15th November, 1918, at 10.30 am. to pay for, and all Eritoris would, 7 meeting terminated.
obstacles (barbed wire), and 1,000 miles at the works and a clerk wery- found, and continuing on MONDAY, 20th inst baxis. I feel sure that the practical think, desire to pay for this on 40 equal
of telegraph cable have been completed with the plague, but the physician, who at 10.30 am at No. 1, Ormsby TerriOS, and the defences at whole are now attended them did not recognize the
Granville Road, Kawicon, necessity of collecting every available to meet our country's enormous
quite ready for occupation should there hot correctly treated. Fortunately symptoms of the plague and the patients expenditure will overcome any constitu
situation demend its tional difficulties which at present stand.
the cases were not serious, and both sibu At the outset the state of the com- quently recovered Bowever the plague in the of a way of imposing the full measure of emergency war taxation on all British
munications was very unsatisfactory was passed on to others st the works by the first two patients, and became companies wherever registeret. Besides
There were only two metaled roads stronger. It is characteristic of the black A quantity of Bole Leather, sundry tax payments
leading to our lines both in a shocking plague germ that it gathers strength as it The Canton correspondent of the N.C. state of repair; the few existing tracks panes mough Although the germs show spare parts for Motor Cars, and a lot of ordinary income tax will in
substantial increase, a
the system ofla tinmay Old Iron segmen 10%
THER
Daily News writes: Investments: In valaing our sto
soon became Timpassable in wet weather ich attacked the first two were ex-
body or our sterling The outlook here is far from re-for everything except pack animals investments, held in London, arinimum
codingly weak, those of succeeding prices have been done away with and ring. The treasury is empty and
Altogether about 90 miles of new sufferers became much stronger and the market
the monarchists are now trying to take July 7, prices on
108. wed taken as the basis of our valuation Our advantage of the province's financial metalled car roads have been con caused eighteen deaths
difficulhes
ebruated and 105 miles of mala frucks, Securities have acordingly been retten The Ciril Governor, Mr Chu Ching len, biste od 10 miles of musées
BAB 10 far failed to conclude a foreign previously existing roads and tracks Account 1915. Our other securities in “HUGHES & HOUGH, | the aggregsta stand in our books toan. The Green Laland Cement Company Railway extensions leading to the various to the prevention of the plague when it
have allered prices ruling on June 30, 1916. As long
alpen but required that
nected with the depots on the Monastir sand, with the connected and export of linestones should necessary: midings, has been constructed, farther writing down in respect to probe given them. This at once ended the and Decauville lines laid within the war investments in order to keep them negotiations.“ „Now a Chinese concern is in line with the new standard. It will willing to offer a email loan of $250,000 depots themselves. Preparations have
and so far the be seen
this is the most, hopeful; been made for further extensions." tur position is a
chance.
Ánother great - difficulty, that of Owing to the sharp rise THE GAMBLING MONOPOLX.
insuficient wharfage socommodation, has the past year we To relieve the stringenty, gambling bean met by the construction of new plors have
ve transferred" "Tis our the Exchanger & lavestnient Factaation
Soured by Parliament, but will:hare to These have reduced the congestion to an cials of the works refused to listen to Privaalinger Account placing £10,000 to our berastened. In order to mise, some appréciable extent and fully justised the their demands acrephoted that on suites of apartments th Sterling Reserve Fund, bringing it up will be hadded over to a new concern.
Reserves In
$700,000 at once, the provincial lottery sour and expense involved,
October 17th, the company decided to to £290,000, we are contiming, our Governor Uhn is against the extension The excellent work of the Royal Flying contribute thousands on towards established policy of adding to financial strength. This is very essential but Tachon La Ying ting it for it, Corpe and the Royal Naval Air Service to the expense of disinfecting and prevent
Although he
he would be the first man
ing the spread of the plagues Ho is view of the uncertainty of trade.com the province to atop gambling if the Kyple highly praised. On one
it is said that the public is not Governor could provide for the
135 me sirman - dropped tires bombs which with the statude the binipaay the im appearance "of competition arming in
and it is feared that new/quarters by reason of the sUSU PITY-
Notitie at leasts The of the enemy:
stronger demands will be made on the profite mode during the lation of
the Buncia
trying to subdivide
company by the vitisense and, which are free from taxation.
gambling monopely into mallet
THE FORT DESERTED. Dividend We Are able to recommend
for different d compazdés
districts in order
Five hundred parsons are now being quarantined in Yokkaichi, and disinfected Ling chsteibuted everywhere by the city anthoritinya tub of disinfecting fluid being, placed the entrance of 2009
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, (10% 2000W OF THE CONCRETED)})},"
.on
AN EARLY DATE.
The following LIGHTHOUSE GEAR die dag vis
One occulting, apparatus, complete.
Circular wick lamps.
1117
Epara bumerang
Cylinders and wieks.
FUBLIO AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received in
structions from the Liquidators of INSANE WITZKE'S & Co. to soll by Public Auction,
FRIDAY
the 10th November; 1916, at 11 s at the Breakwater Yau-ma-ti The STEAM LAUNCHAK WARSZ
Constructed of Teak wood. - Length ov
Depthi z One set
Petrol
вл
Incandescent #ppurtenances
the
And quantity of gear pertaining to Mooring Buoys,
A number of Locomotive wheels and
"Farther particulara may be obtained from the undersigned;
Terms:
azal-
BUGHES & HOUGH, UN" AuchopetrK,
Hongkong, Ang, 2421916:
OB BALE
AS A GOING CONDERI FIRST CLASS FRIVATE HOTEL
on the company sasisting them to stamp - 12 Bed Rooms, out the works
the town, and although at first the offi
ditions after the war, and the poesia Cintayment of some 10,000 soldiers exploded in the middle of a body of 1,000 in thạch
the
a final dividend of 15 per cent, making to rises big sum immediately from the
tiricus
LOSING WEIGHT BY THE POUND
much
haudite:
Under Weight & conditi of B-fically the UK YOU' falive powers are decreasing,
WATERCURYUS ZMETABOLIZED
She upset
BLACK PLAGUE!! AT YOHKAICHI.
Dining Room,
(modation for 100 persons:
Library, Servante quarters Hot and cold water lad Approximate value of Furniture, about 30,000
A Farge stock of extrs Linen and Crockery all now and high class recently Imported from England
Electric light throughout The Hotel is centrally located being low minutes from the leading Post Office Farry, &c. PENT
old s going concern with
taken from the Jupon house. Since the outbreak of the Farther pasticulars may
The following dal of the 19th all
revalence of bisch. Tokkssoni and to the fear of ding of the epidermie to others the Bailway Board, bas dis
KHamid medick) ad Fixer.
any conditions there. tor Yokkaichi yesterd
SUSPECTED: DOʻTGHES
*ship has entered the hour from the Underomod
way station, ba
SAVARESSES SANTAL WCAPSULES