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PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in- structions to scil by Public Auction, (FOR/ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
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On
FRIDAY,
the 17th November, 1916, "at 11 ... at their Sales Rooms. No. 8,"" Des Veur Bond, Corner of
Ice House Street,
A QUANTERT Ork
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, .
Removed to Sula Reous toz Coproniance
of Sale. And
4
MISCELLANEOUS
Terms as usual.
GOUDS.
HUGHES & HOCGE,
| Auctionsers,
Hongkong, Nor. 16, 1016.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
1246-
To all by Public Auction, THE Undersigned have received Instrce-
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERYES),
SATURDAY,
C.
the 18th November, 1916, at 11 a.m., at their Bales Rooms, No. 5, Des Vrex Road, Corner of
Tes HOUSE STREET,
+
Alao
A few lots of Henry Witney Blankets
And 100 Pairs Ladies' Shoes and Boots TERMS: -Carb.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, Nov. 14, 1978.
DEATH.
ACKERMAN.-On November 9, 1916
at Shanghai," FRANCES LAVINIA ACHERMAN, aged 64 years.
ม
THE WATER SUPPLY-
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE MAGISTRACY
LOOKED GODOWNS.
But for the new waterworks in process of construction at Tytam. known as the Tytam Low Level, we would apparently be threatened with AN EXCUSE FOR BREACH OF PERMIT. a very serious, water famine. The. Vater Return for the 1st November
ANCHORED OR AGROUND?
CONTINUATION OF CLAIM AGAINST
STANDARD OIL CO.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 1918.
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
(Wah Tis" Yai Fo'i Service.)
THE BRITISH MINISTER'S
DEPARTURE.
RUSSO-BRITISH TRADE.
NEW LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS.
In view of the widespread desire to That the godowns were closed and
establish more intimate trading relations Mr. Elion Fotter, following up his
PERINO, Nov. 18.
between the Russian and British Ea- showed that no less than 101.25 there was not time to place the stook in
Sir John Jordan, the British Minister, pires, it has been decided them was the arcus given by Mr. Grist argument yesterday that the British
(says Router) million gallons of water were stored
on behalf of a Chinees who was charged navigation laws did not apply as to was received in audience by the Pres-large meeting of British and Rus- sian fema intarested, convened by the there. The importance of these before Mr. Wood this morning with the collision between the Shiu Onident yesterday and left the capital in Russian Cunsul General, in London, figures is realised when we see that taking 365 lbs of tobacco to a place and the Ruth, the Standard Oil Co.'s the evening en routs for England Baron A. de Reyking, to form a Russo- British Chamber of Commerce in London on November 1st last year when other than that mentioned in the permis, wrecked fighter, referred this morn
The Russian C aul-General stated there was no water at the Tytam ond also with not having paid datying to the meaning of the word
that his Excellency the Imperial Ras- sian Ambassador, Count Benckendorff, Low Level we had a total of 677.28 thereon. Mr. Grist admitted that the
was prepared to become honorary pro aldent of the Chamber which would millions of gallons in storage: while on the 1st of November this year with 101 millions of gallons at the new waterworks-the total storage was only 697.68 millions of galious,
GOLF..
tobacco was taken to the Tai-sing shop because it could not be placed in the godown, as it was after 6 o'clock and the godown had closed. The tobacco
it was on its way to the godown. The question mattered very materially and
PROJECTED RAILWAY FROM KILNGSI TO KWANOTUNG,
**aground.*** As the question had
PEKING, Nov., 15.. been raised he would have to quote
It is reported thað a. Mandats is about. seyaml authorities. The Ruth was bard and fast aground and although to be issued sppointing a Director-sident of the Association of Chambers of
was seized at 13 o'clock next day when an anchor was out the wreck was Ganers in connection with the construes
not in any sense hold by the anchor. tion of a railway from Pingsha,
Mr. Alabaster, for the plaintifs, Kiangsi Province, to Panchow, in said that the defendants' pleadings Kwangtung, with capital furnished by admitted that the Ruth was anchored, the American loan which was fact that Counsel con- zended Mr. Potter was not entitled to try and amend.
it was raised in the Supreme Court There is some talk of interport some time ago, and conclusively proved golt matches during the present that the godowns closed at 5.15 pm Senson but the Royal Hongkong Golf He admitted that the tobacco seized had Club has received no intimation that fuot paid duty and there was never any Shanghai will send down a teamtended to send it to Yunnan. If the intention of paying duty because it was
Before the war the interport matches
were
the attrations of the
year
their revival would be heartily welcomed. Several reliable players attached to the Kowloon Golf Section and who are also keen mem-
·bers of the Hongkong Golf Club, ure
The China Mail. agitating for a match with Shanghai
LOCAL TOPICS. '
contest.
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Magistrate was satisfied that there was an intention to remove this tobacco to the warehouse the defendant might be convicted, but hardly fined.
The Chief Justice said there could be no doubt that defendants said they were at anchor and the words and aground" had been added. Mr. Potter contended that at Mr. R. O. Hutchison, Superintendent unshor did not come under Article of Imports and Exporta, said the permit Ir. was taken out by the Tai-sing shop and
the tobacco was moved from the Sut Tut
Mr. Alabaster said that this was a question of law.
DR. WUTING FANG.
PRKING, Nov. 15.
Dr. Wu Ting Fang has formally accopted the portfolio of Foreign Affairs, but intimates that he is willing to make way for a better man when one is forth- coming:
De Wa is to be conveyed to Peking. by a special train.
secure ita sufficial recognition.
At the request of the Russian Consul- General Sir Algarnon Firth Fart (Pre- Commercs of the United Kingdom), pre- sided at this Council was appointed, consisting
meeting, and an Executive seven Russian and seven British gentle Constitution of the Chamber, its articles men, for the
of drawing
of
up the
and bylaws. This had been done, and the memorandum and articles are now awaiting registration, when the Chamber will be immediately formed.
The following gentlemen have agreed to act in the capacitics named - în connection with the Chamber, when formed
Benckendorff, the Imperial Russian Hon. President His Excellency Count Ambassador to the Court of St. James
Hon. Vice-Presidents
Earl of Derby, F.G.
Sir
Algernon F. Firth, Bart, pre- sident of the Association of Chany- bers of Commerce of the United Kingdom
Baron A
de Herking. Russian Consul Gezeral (ex officio) Mf. de Rontkowsky, Imperial Russian Commerce Attache (ex officio chairman of the Temporary tive Council
TFYHOON WARNING. Mr. Potter observed that if the
aground The Manila Observatory this after- typhoon "is lighter was hard and fast" she could not be af anchor according noon reports that the
the crossing between Luzon and to the rules.
Mr. Alabaster: I don't want any Western Visayas in the form of already signified their desire to become
should the northerners coma south, on the 9th. The amount asized was. so as to make a kind of triangular taken on the 10th. The tobacco going Should the suggestion to a licensed godown and not a general HONGKONG, THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 1918 develope thers is not much prob bonded warehouse, it was necessary for ability of the Shanghai tear playing
the person who took the permit to make all the required arrangements. at Kowloon where-the." greens are
M. P. Burn assistant Supertendent bard and fast. Their evidence shallow depression. It may increase sund and the tees are a mixture of
in intensity in the China Sex. sun-baked clay and grass and badly of Import and Exports, said he went to is that she was at anchor and as we the Tai-sing shop 294 Des Voeux Road, had no evidence contra, we took it scooped..
Central and seized five baskets ofas az admission. That is an im Chinese prepared tobacco Defendant portunt_fact_and_my friend is net said the five baskets came from Macao entitled to add embroideries and the day previous and produced a permit.... | frills about “hard and fast" or "left Witness asked him why the tobacco bad'
and right.". not been taken to the licenced godown in Bird Street, and the reply was bez cause it was too late.
MAN POWER IN CROWN COLONIES.
The reply given by the Secretary. of State for the Colonies to Mr. Wedgewood regarding the man-power in the Crown Colonies apparently foreshadows no" new developments. Two of our contemporaries, we notice, render the telegram as saying that Mr. Boner Law gave the assurance that the influence of the Colonial Office would be directed to securing the largest poesible man-power from This rather
There is cer-
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOGAL AND GENERAL.
Revenue Officer Lanigan said he dealt Mails dispatched from Landen via Siberia for Hongkong on the 14thment. The Sui Taf arrived in about | with the tobacco section of the Depart 15th, 17th, 16th and 20th ultimo were received per a Ayanca to-day.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending 4th Noramher ammond to 54,208 tons and the sales during the period to 74,541 tons.
11 am. There were seven baskate of similar tobacco in the godown.
The Magistrate fined defendant 823 for depasiting the tobacco in a place ghe theo make an order for the can Facation of the tobacco as it was not the
of the defendant: property
theby www
WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL
MURIEL-TAYLOR
Mr. Potter said he had over twenty references and in "spite of the ples he would prove that the lighter was hard and fast aground.'.
*
Hia Lordship said both he and his Assessor (Commander Beckwith, RN) had considered the case on the basis of the wreck being hard and fast aground; and in consequence within the meaning of the Act.
Mr. Potter thought any man in the circumstances, would throw out on
anchor.
THE BRITISH ENGINEERS® -ASSOCIATION".
FUSION WITH THE MAN-
CHESTER SCHEME.
A.
"We are informed by the Acting Commissioner in China, Mr. Ramsay, that the fusion of the British Engineers' Association and the Manchester Scheme, for the Organisation of British Engineering Industry has now taken place. The
necessary alterations to the Memo
tion
are in hard to enable the extended programine to be carried into effect. It is estimated that the
fusion will bring, at least, 200 Dew Members into the British Engineers' Association.
Execu
Amongst the gentlemen who have-
members of the General Council of the Chamber are the following:-
Earl Grey
Earl Brassey, ex-president of the Association of Chambers of Conte
Lord Balfour of Burleigh- Lord
ard Desborough, president of the
Chamber of Commerce. Lord Joirey, president of the New-
castle Chamber of Commerce Lord Rotherham, ex-president of the
Association of Chambers of Com..
Lord
Botnetrk, ex-president of the:
Chamber of Commerce. Lord. Weardale.
3r. Donald Maclean, M.F., duputy chairman of the House of Com- mons.
Sir William Mather.
The Hon. Rupert Beckett, vice
president of the Association of Chambers of Commerce. Sir Edward Beauchamp. Sir Frederic Cawley.
Sir Thomas Wrightson. Sir Henry Birchenough. Sir Robert A. Hadfield. Sir W. E. Priestley, M.P.
and many other representatives of pro- Sir Frederick Whitley Themson. minent British and Russian firmad.
OBJECTS OF THE CHAMRERS.
His Lordship said the Assessor had! written down: It is customary in good seamanship when aground, to put out an anchor in case of the boat THE LATE MR. CHEUNG FAT SZE British and Russian Empires and their
To promote, study, extend and deve lope the home and foreign tende, Commerce and manufactures of the
and
mutual commercial relations, to collect, publish and dissirninate statistics relat A picturesque ceremony took place tag to home and foreign trade and com at the China Merchants' wharf on meres manufactures of the British Monday last when friends of the late and. Russian Empires; to consider questions connected. therewith, to make Mr. Cheung Pat. Sze paid their last representations to Governments, legisla
tive bodies, Chambers of respects to his memory.
of Commerce, other authorities thereon, and,
the Crown Colonies. Buggests some new departure. The
À QUANTITY OF
words italicised do not appear in the skeleton message and we think it HIGH CLASS IRISH COnna
Hemstitched may safely be inferred that the word Sheeting, Bleached Sheets, Embroidered and Frilled Pillow left by Reiter to our imagination is Casca Turkish Towels, Large Bath the little word is."
AHK Volunteer Reserves Order of Towels, Bath Sheets Huckaback Towels, tainly a large number of eligible to-day's date says:—All trained men of Damask Table Cloths with Serviettes to Match, Cushions, Glass Clatha, Dustung men in all the Crown Colonies, B Cor. who attended at King's Park but the view which the Home Range on Monday the 13th fast and Sheeta
Authorities have taken is that so long Wednesday the 15th inst will parade at as all the eligibles are receiving mili- Blaks Pier at 3:30 p.m. on Friday the
being swung by tide or current off tary training they are qualifying for 17th inst. to fire Practice 9 "Rapid":
the bank. With her anchor out she garrison duty, and thus the AuthorDress, Drill order. Booruits will not
The wedding took place at St. would ride safely. I do not think, ties are enabled to withdraw from attend.
John's Cathedral this afternoon of so long as it is aground it can be held garrison, duty in the Crown Colonies 1947 a good percentage of the regular Chiel Detective Inspector Murison's 31r. H. E. Muriel, of the Hongkong to be at anchor.
and Miss Mr. Fotter said that was juhis troops who are ordinarily stationed black monkey paid another visit to the & Shanghai Bank, in these outposts of Empirs. While Court this morning, He squeezed Katherine Stewart Taylor, daughter contention and he would go on In the centre of the wharf, which was that remains the policy of the Mili- through the fanlight and squeaked and of Mr. E. E. Taylor and the late deal with the second part of article roofed in, was hung a portrait of the
o Mr. Cheung, before which stood meat of the above objects. tary authorities, the influence of the grunted at the presiding Magistrate, Mrs. Taylor, of Prestwick N.B. The II on the meaning of fairway.
tab covered with flowers: on the left Secretary of State for the Colonies Mr. J. R. Wood, who immediately bride arrived to-day by the Kashima
The Chief Justice, after the tiffin the and grandsons of the deceased ordered his ejection. The visitor Maru from Europe: She was taste adjournment, said he had been talk-knelt hind a white curtain, on the is presumably governed by it.
squealed all the harder and but for the fully gowned in white crepe ninoning over several points with the right by large junk bearing the coffin fact that its chain was caught would
over liberty satin edged with pear!
the authorities covered widowers; the widow kneeling have beaten a retreat "unaided. Fis
trimming and orange- blossom. Her cited by Mr. Potter in regard to the, at the bead the female relatives other measures corpos degislativ little himsicalities rudely disturbed While we have no wish to dispar- the dignity of the Court and he held veil was of white net caught up with Thames the position of the fairway around. The whinese fing and Mr. trade, commerce and manufactures, and Chaung's personal were flown half to study and intervene questions re-, age any effort which it is desired full sway for nearly ten minutes. The orange, blossom and she carried anand so forth some of the cases were mast from the whareto funk and the ing the same, and to establish any
lating to international enactments affect p.m.-Annual Demonstration of the to make in the Colony to establish Magistrate adjourned to Mr. Hazeland's exquisite bouquet of white roses and not analogous to the present case attendant launches.
journal containing reports of the pro HK. Sunday School Union in City War Savings Association, a letter Court. The monkey was released from chrysanthemums, the gift of the best From the evidence before, the Court The band of the 18th Infantry codings of the Chamber, reports of
statistics or information of any descrip Cricket Match on E.K.C.C. ground-
Volunteers. Reserves.
(Continued on page
8.)
THE DIARY.
"
General Mamoranda.
BAFFEDAT, Nov. 18-1-
11 am-Auction of a Motor Bicycle at
Messrs. Hughes and Hough's
Hall
0.15 p.m.-Smoking Concert a VRC BAT. 18, Sux. 19 & Mon., Nov. 350:-
10 am-Italian Convent Bazaar. " SUNDAY, Nov. 19
WAR SAVINGS.
Assessor and
apropos
and
in such a manner, as, may be herwise expedient and conducive to the attain
the special interests of Russian subjects To promote, study, extend and advance carrying on any industry or itaines in
the
the British Empire, and also Bubjects
carrying on any industry or business in the special interests of British
with the Russ
Russian Empire
To promote or oppoon or such
in the Daily Press this moming his chain and scampered down, the cut tuan, Mr. A. Leith. The bride wait was clear that the fairway had played appropriate music, st a guard tion of interest to persons carrying on
do.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
D.
of Folics and District Wate
signed by A. Would-be Investor side of the building eventually to open supported by Miss Mary Masons been defined as 1.200 feet, and that rather gives the impression that it ita lanky arms in an appealing manner Stabb, a dainty little bridesmaid must constitute a limit to the fair order. is not so much the facility for the to its owner and then to neatle on his whose dress was of white. muslin way. The fimited space, was all regular investment of small sums chest, mact the same as a child would Her large straw hat was adorned navigable water and owing to tide that is desired, aa soma organisation
with violets and she carried a basket and strong winds in that locality Birthday of Pope Benedict XV. (1854) which will spare would-be inves
of violets Master William Hancock navigable water and navigation was 9m-Excursion to Macao by auth
tera what apparently is regarded
was the page, wearing. the white was dimcult. Taking all the water "Heungshan".
as the" fag" of going to the Bank
Kuniform of a Jack Tax. Mr. N. J. between the southern and northern MONDAY, Nov, 20. So, one commence and paying in the money themselves. Mr and Mrs Rawerth and Mr Day Stabb gave the bride away, a backs, there was 1,200 feet of
10.30 am-Auction of Household This correspondent says he would by the N. Y. E, s. Kashima Maru,
Furniture, Crockery and Glassware willingly invest $60 a month into a at No. 1, Ormsby Terrace, Granville War Savings Association Fund, and
Mr.A Fong, the Queen's Road Photo Road, Bowloon,
it the scheme were properly
grapher, took a series of interesting worked, the aggregate monthly total
photos of the Ministering Children's from Ecagkong would reach, a con siderable figure and would be a most isnt Saturday
League Bazar at Government House acceptable regular contribution to
130 p.m.--Auction of cargo aired ex
A. "Wiley" at Mears, Hughes and Hough's Godowna
TUESDAY, Nov. 2
"en kept trade between the two Empires, telefon To issue publications containing statis tion and information on British and Bus sesish trade. To act as arbitrators in
settling disputes arising out of commer cial transactions between British and Russian subjects
Chamber called the Russian Chan- Commerce in London was formed time secured
In the early afternoon many gentlemen visited the wharf kowtowed to the shrine, bowing to relatives and to the coffin: as each visitar approached Chinese mustians accompanied his obeisance.
At 3 o'clock E. the Administering the Government, come officino ago, but never, neved, and paused by Mr. Fonsonby ine, Private Secretary, the Right for. Bishop Pozzoni with his Secrers, and Sir Charles Eliot, E.C.M.G., co Chancellor, with the Professorend wharf and paid their respecta p the wounding of Me Keith Valentine. fact that Driscoll, of a torpedo boat fessor Hinton on behalf of the Ursccond son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Valentine lecturers of the University, visites. Dodwell & Co. of Shanghai of
The attendance at the Cathod aviable water and navigation was was large and included nearly all the difficult and limited. staff of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bankt!!
The ceremony, which was fully
choral, was conducted by the Bey
Copley Moyle:
Mr. Potter agreed with tho Assessor and went on to deal with
evidence commenting strongly on the
visitors were the Hon. Mr. E
Governments:
Nows was rogived by wire through
130 p.ox — Auction of Fernitate,
The reception was hold at St. destroyer, who convoged the shat. On ty also proved with the core of 15 Medhana Rod Blackwood, Bicycles etc. at Meaara the Home Government. But why Among the passengers
who returned John's Place, the residence of for four months, said he had never to the glass works, Amongst of well-known, Shanghai Hughes and Hough'a pas
deley investing that $80 a month? to the Colony today by the F&0 Mr. szd Mr. Stabb, and sub- seen the Shut On on that course Hallifaz, Mr. A. Denison, Mr. and early volunteer for EMRSDAY, Nov. 23-
The local newspapers every Satur. La Nyanad were Mr F. Maitland, Mr sequently Mr. and Mrs. Muriel left before. He had seen many boats FBL Bowley Mr. H. L Dennys NC. Daily News 2.30 p.m. Auction of Household
Furniture, Electric Light Fittings, day contain an advertisement invit and Mrs H Humphreys and Miss for Tal po where the honeymoon is going over those waters, but never nutiber of undergraduates of rear has been th
being spent. The bridal chair was before one on the course the Shui University
A4 o'clock the mourners assembfighting at the front with etc. at No. 1 Canton Villas, ing the small investor to purchase Humphreya
Camed from the houss by six of then went. Her course was not this on the junk and two steam laune receiving a crate Kimberley Road, Kowloon
adopted by West Biver steamers made fast alongside the ous car nowa to the many friends of 1 9 pm Rehearsal of Bazaar scene in War Bavings Certificates," and the
General La Ligi Chun, former Bank staff, The going away Kisme at City Hall dygn investment may be any multiple of
Kis Lordship observed that Drising the military band, the oth
to learn that though his Tutath of Kiangai, and late a Com dress of the bride was blua, cópe
Chinese band, and the wat Christians Mail via Siberia closes.
he was
the
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29 & THURIDAY, 23-15. 6d. up to £887 108. For tender of the of the Revolutionary ninon over white chifen and gif coll also said the ship was a kng procession started to the strains of that severe it is not considered dangers. more than 800 a month at the pre↑ Armina in Kwangtung, has been stays trimmed with dull gold ribbon Shaway out of the fairwayAKS PA Dead March intermingled with a dirt and it is expected that be wille
BUNDAY, NOT
Queen of Norway's birthday (1868) sent rate of exchango a War Bering in Hongkong during the weak.
(Princess Maud Charlotte)
TUESDAY, NOT, 28
Hongkong Stock Wzchange Bottlemer
Day
TRUESDAY, Nov. 30
Bt. Andrew's Day
Heather Day
Charities
Scotch
Thanksgiving Day in USA
Certificate may be purchased which will be worth £5 to the investor fiva years, hence. If there are still many people in the Colony willing to invest $80 a month, or any other sim, ma Wer Savinga, what reaso
Bootch Concert in Thoufre Royal, City excuse cap they offer for not
Hall
BATURDAY, Dec. 9
Boring Context Recreation Clab
so while turda British Banks Ta
Colony are willing
facilities for SO
"CLOSING SHIRE QUOTITIONS.
wore a black velvet picture hat.
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN
Counsel pointed out, that Driscoll from the Chinese pipers.By kaid the boat was 600 yards out of erou Kowloon Bay to Taiwan, where
hort
sent scross, to Ke
BARANGAY ARAH MANA A conveying, friends escorted the Boulogne where be noW,
the fairway. Other witnesses said that the wreak was right out of the
Chinese contingent from: Kowloon Cit received the coffin wee
Anspresne procesien-from thi funk to the pair works was formed The Assuasor said thers; imstothe Chinese mand
ace.between the two, banke wan
EAREY COL58!
nd the E careful of