FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1917.
SHIPPING
P. & O. S. N. CO.
·ROYAL 'MAIL SERVICE
UNDER CONTRAOF-WITH HIS MAJESTY'S "GOVERNMENT
TO
MARSEILLES AND
~PAKING PASSENGERS AND Carno To
STRAITS, COLOMBO, INDIA, AUSTRALASIA, EGYPT,
Steamers
to..
Colombo
Leave Hongkong Neog
LONDON,
26.
Connecting Mail Steamer from Colombo,.
Due
Marseille 1017,
DUA London .-191
When Passengers change Steamars at COLOMBO
HOW COLLARS WEAR OUT.
THE CHINA MAILS
WORLD'S DECLINING SUGAR
SUPPLY
VISITORS AT THE HOTELS.
HONGKONG HOTEL. Mr Aitken MrA. Shelton Hooper Mr and Ms R. C. Mr L. Hope
Andrews
Capt. R. Inn Mr E. Houchins Lt. J. Hunt Capt. 1 Hussey Mr. R. de Jarnel
Reyk
Kindler Kirby
How much wear do we get out of mar eliant About 30 per cent, according in modern history-certainly not sincN Pubably there never has been a time to an investigation "made during to the period at the Sapoleonic war when Mr FB Angell Seurs post at the Mellan Institute of the world's consumption of sugar was on Mr and Mrs H Eglworial Research, at Pittsburg, on
Me J. H. Baring helait of the Laundry-Owners' - Nations?
so uncertain a hasie as it is at the pre Mrs ER. Bellice
Baxter and child Association. The other half is worn out the beet sugar production of Europe Mi B. Berwin
sent time. The progressive reluction in
Mr P
W in the wish, but part of this may be which has been going on wines the begin-Mr C. H. W. Birch
Bell W. Bertenshaw
Mr. And Meg 0.
Caps & Mrs Ranch Me and Mrs J.
Lauritsen Mr J. D. Birrell
Mr 0. Guidon- Mr 8. T. Ritting
Lavallee
Leiria
te, nere expomurs to the Sits ning of the war has placed that content Drying on a clothes-line has lwen dont in a position where the supply is far bulow to be particularly injurious to all kinds normal aquirements. of textiles, H. G. Elledge, of the Mollon Institute, described these results before
At the same time two factors have the seemul annual Textile waference of One of these is the prevalence of very been at work to restrict consumption.
Mr J. Bullock
Mr LA. Caldason MA Linbird
dr T. Van Clere alr G. Ladin Mr D. E. Mira C. Campbell Mr S. Longfield
1. E. CapplemenMr Leo, Longinotto
the United States Bureau of Standards at high prices throughout Europe, which C.E. Plunkett- Dr O. Marriott
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Mr H. E. Maslin
W
T.RE
“Accorniolí stiou in the connecting Stearaer from COLOMBO is definitely reserved of a man's-collar, Mr. Elledge told the arbitrary limitation by government Mr. I. Cronby w. B. Mr J. S. Nicolson
Flongkoar st the time of Booking.
On the Australian Rante Tickets Interchangeable with Orient Line.
SAILINGS DIRECT TO
SHANGHAI MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
& S.
Leave Hongkong About
Pasay may travel by Railway in Japan between Ports of Call free of charge. Return Ticket are available by Stossagories Maritime Company
(Not-
INTERMEDIATE STEAMERS Treatment
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MAIL STEAMERS,
WILL LEAVE DIRECT FOR ..
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MARSEILLES AND LONDON, Calling at SINGAPORE, PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG, COLOMBO AND PORT SAID.
CARRYING IT AND 2ND SALOON PASSENGERS AT REDUCED RATES.
PROPOST
STEAMERS.
SAIDINGS:
Lenta
LOEFO S'ror. About
-Due Rt. M'SKILLE. if calling About
-Dren! LONDON about
THE INTERMEDIATE SERVICE IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge and each Berth Furnished with an Elytric Reading Lamp.
Bon-the-World Tickets and Through Tickets to New York in connection with the Principal Mail Lines.
Retorn Tickets at fare and a half available to Europe for Two Years; or to Intermediate Ports for Six Months
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the conference, is vonat ned by the actual wearing of it.
Washington in a paper which is thus naturally tends to induce condumers to abstracted in the Pittsburg Sun -
"Fortfahren to 50 per cent. of the second and more important influenes is sparingly as possible. The
authority of the amount of sugar that third factor which is making itself, felt ennemers are allowed to purchase." during the present year is to be found in the inroada which lig mbmarine wur- With ordinary wear between Incuddlare waged by Germany is making in fing, he put a limit of renty trips to the the available supply, of wenn whipping. laundry,
Without wearing, he asserted, a collar may be laundered from thirty-five to forty finies..
if
'Incidentally, Me. „Elledge struck a blow, at the traditional household institu
The effect of unrestricted U-boat attacks merchant ships in this car of
sty strength," he explained, at the rare of 25 perevat. for each clothes-line dry-in
Costello Mr. Gea, B
Mr and Mrs H. C.Mr. H. van Meines MFM. Drwierd
J. D. Courtney
Cresson
Mr J. Marecki Mr C. E. Mayer
Mr D. Daniely. Mr. P.-J. Herce
MrA. Nowlan
Mr. W. A. Dowley Mr E.. Mr W. T. Watts.
Evan
Mir land Mrs F. B.
Davenport
Me C. W Falk Mr. Hearly
D. Ferreira,
Me J. F. Gale
Mr Y Mr A. G. Gordon
Goblbourn Gray
T. P.
E. H. Mr G. Y. Rend Capt. H. Hoops Mr H. M. Sherwin
Mrs M. Siade
Mr A. G. Smith Miss A. Square Mir H. Stringer Mr C.P. Templeton
Me A. L. Todt
Capt. G. G. Trask
tinn-the lotjesine. C'hebag loma- "ten / Which, sugar-carrying "vesels have suffer. Hall Mr F. G. Thompson
severely, is referred in the increase J. & Hamilton
tingene with which the repres sive factors of higher prices and reduced brations are being applied to eight con- sunnption.
ing
Mr. Elledge Huid-
"It is the practise in many lundries les planne date numeral, soutines in It is no longer a question of how much rode, on every now collar. Others place Europe will take, but of how much | a mark on each enllar in sich a way that it can get. In other words the sigur the number of trips a ertain cellar has problem Par rast of the namings of made through the laundry-ean onsily bere has resolved itself into a ques= read one particular laundry a Mt of tion of how match card space "be new collars were market and run through devoted to sigar, having regard to the the psoal pryers of laundering and finish ther rent avoiksition of the war ing. Le starching and ring.
Under these circumstances it is futile Then they were, without being worn, repeatedly attempt to vinate how much of the put through the-peceess until the enllar world's available supply of sugar will be showed signs of failure by cracking at the taken by Krope this year, but it is These collars showed a life of evident that everd of the more import trou-thirty-her lorts trip thaugh the an importing rations will have to wib laundry process, wherens a worn collar sist on hall rations or less, julged by the in the identical processer of washing his standard of permül 'times." a life of about, fwenty trips though the
tohts.
The scarcity, of ships affects not only fee star by the various countries
Mr and Mrs W.
Hannibal
Mr G. Harper -
A.
Mr H. F. Wallace
Mr and Ms J. G.
Ward
Mr & Mrs Hidden
Mrs A. E. Eodgins Mr W. J. Hodge
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PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO.
U. S.
...
Mail Line, OPERATING THE NEW FIRST CLASS STEAMERS ECUADOR," "VENEZUELA
1
14,000 Tons each,
and "COLOMBIA.
HONGKONG TO SAN FRANCISCO,
via SHANGHAL KOBE, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU.
The Sunshine Belt
The most Comfortable Route to America and Europe. Sailings from Hongkong at Noon.
AS "ECUADOR" A "COLOMBIA
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WEDNESDAY, Sapt. WEDNESDAY, Oct. .............. WEDNESDAY, Nov.
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These Steamers have the most modern equipment including ayerbend electric fans and electric lighting ALL LOWER BERTHS and large condortable Staterooms (All single and two berths only
The Safety and Comfort of Passengers is our first consideration. Special care is given to the cuisine, and the attendance on passengers cannot be surpassed.
Tickets are interchangeable with the Toyo Kisen Kaisha and the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services Ld.
For further information, intes, literature schedules etc., apply to
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Mr and Mrs A. E. Capt. & Me Vieria
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de Mathos
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Mr A. David
Mr. & Mrs. Cosart: Mr M. Nascimenta Sir W.. Rees Davies Comdr. Reed
Mr T.. L. Perkins
Mr&Mrs W. Duinker Mr and Mrs W. E Mr and Mrs Dubois Mrs Ch. Ricon Mr F. W. Evana
Roberts
ads. This indicates that the getual "Wear in usojia 13 per vent. to [A) par „Europe, but also the Rovement of Mis Ch. Floeh
cent, al the life of a coller. Much of the hot severe damage which is done to stareded ellar is attributable to improt
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sugar from the countries proluring
Mr. and Mrs J. V. Early of the Far East, where i consider- sairplus for export. This is try fartie-Mrs E. Gaudiot
Dr&Mrs C. Forsyth Shannon able proportion of the available sarpins
Mr&Mrs Findlay Mr and Mrs B. A mith
Hale
Mr&Mrs V. Findlay Mrs Staple Smith Major-Gen. Ventris A. Miss Ventris..
Owing to the War in Barope Steamers and Sailing dates are liable to be anipulating in putting it on and takipproditution faces à doubtftil prospect of Mr F. B. Johnson Smith
cancelled or altered without notice.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, Consignees are reminded of the necessity to apply to the Company's Agents regarding arrival of consignments expected of which they have received docements oradvice.
Any damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examnation by the Consignes and the Company's Surveyors, Messes Goddard and Dongias, ut 10a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamers rival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No Claims will be admitted after the souls have left the Godowns.
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interesting experiments on clothes-ching the markets where it is needed. Sir Elis Kadoorie fine drying, and their results, were of the tasks to which, the council deseribed the conference.".
representing the United States and its Mr and M Mr T. Kring Exposure to the air when drying allies is expected to devote cazului atten. affects the strength of fabrics more than
Lembelet then is that of providing transportation might be anticipated," Mr. Elledge said,
t.-Col. John Ward for Far Eastern sugar.
Mr Littaye
Mr G. E. Wefton A handkerchief was exposed on the roof-
Land Mrs E. M. Dr and Mrs D. hacity building for twenty-three days
Cameron Ma aulay Whyte KAMG.
Col. Young
From of the existing situation the use of sugar by the European would seen that the enforced it. people must be compelled to offset the greater part of the reduced proshutetion of
For Farther Inforincón. Esusega Faras, Freights, Handbooks, Dates of Sailingale in this period there were 1548 to etc......upply.to.
.....
E. V. D. PARR
Superintendent.
CHINA MAIL S.S. CO., LTD.
FREIGHT AND PASSENGERY.
S. S. CHINA
WILL SAIL FROM HONGEONG FOR
SAN FRANCISCO
VIA SHANGHAI, JAPAN PORTS & HONOLULU.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5th, -FRIDAY, NOV. 16th.
"AN UNSURPASSED HIGH CLASS PASSENGER, SERVICE AT INTERMEDIATE BATES.
0. H. RITTER,
Prince's Buildings.
Freight and Passenger Agent,"
Ice House Street.
INDIAN AFRICAN LINĖ.
Cargo carried on through Bills of Lading from HONGKONG to BEIRA, DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN (Natal;, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and CAPE TOWN. with transhipment at COLOMBO to Steamers of the INDIAN AFRICAN LINES
FROM HONGKONG:.
PROPOSED SAILING.
Connecting with“
FROM UDLOHKO
な
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR LOT AND 2ND ULABS PABERGERS.
ORIENTAL
AFRICAN LINE.
Regular Direct Service from JAPAN, CHINA and SERAITS to BEIRA, ---DELAGUA BAY, DURBAN, KAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH мnd CAPE
TOWN. "alling at MAURITIUS en roote Transport from the ORIENT to SOUTH AFRICA.
and affording the Quickest Fright
For dates of departure. Rates of Freight, apply to
THE BANK LINE. LEDITED
MANAGING AQINIS. ·
'ELLERMAN"
LINE.
(Ellerman & Bucknall Steamship Co. Ltd.)
JAPAN, CHINA AND STRAITS
TO
UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT,
FOR PARTICULARS OF SAILINGS SHIPPERS ARE REQUESTED TO APPROACH THE UNDERSIGNED
Staan ers proceed via Suez Canal or Cape of Good Hope at Owners optio Brimect by change without notice."
O to Reis & Co. Canton
THE BANK LINE LTD.
General "Azerta”
hours of sanshine. After the exposure,
the handkerchief showet a loss of that continent, in which case supplies
on
cent, éf its original strength. Of course, the corrosive effect of substances carried ir. smoke exerted a risciled inden the rests of "this test. Undoubtedly indeg atmospheric conditions prevailing in the country renote from industrial entres the effect would be somewhat less. This test, however; farnishes an important object-lesson to the city house- wife, and, meover, affords an-explana tion of the definite way in which face curtains often fuil just at the line marked by the opened wish ni the window. Certain hotel managers, appreciating that substances contained in smoke have at edrive action on fabrics, have their curtains lumiered more frequently than ather considerations would indicate.
"The meze effect of hanging clothes on the line, act considering the flapping effect, is indicated by the following test: The tensile strength of a handkerchief was measured as described before." It was then dipped in distilled water and hung up to dry. After the operation was repeated eighteen times, the handkerchied showed loss of 4.35 per cent, if it | original strength, or a loss of .25 per cent. for each drying.""
and the requirements of the rest of the world will be just about evenly balanced, as was. the cake last year..
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Mr & Mrs McAinah Mr R. J. Boughton
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Mcarthur Mrs Mcules Mr and Mrs T. S. Mr. E. Moran
Mr W, Morley W.Mrs W. C. Passmore
Ms C. Pirie Mr and Mrs G. Richardson
Mr W. Badge
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£1,500,000@2/---$15,000,000
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15,500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF
PROPRIETORA
J1
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ESTARLISED 1880,
$15,000,000
ACTEORISED Captial...Ten 48,000,000.801 36,000,000,00 21,300,000,00
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HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA,
$33,500,000 Pro UF CAPITAL...
RESERVE FOND $15,000,000
COUNT OF DIRECTORS. Hot. Mr. S. B. Dodwell,-Chairman, Bon, Mr.
Branches and ÄGENCIES AT
P. R. Holyoak.--Depaty Chairman. Hon. Mr.
G.T.M. Filkins, Esq. Axture-Ha G.S, Gubbay, Esq. Boxnar
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W. L. Pattenden, Esq. CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong-N.J. STABB, Esq.
MANAGER: Shanghai-A G. STEPHEN, Esq.
LONDON BANERES-LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER BANK, LIKITID
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per annum on the daily balance O FRED DEPOSITS:- For 3 months 2 per cent per annum.
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N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, July 12, 1917.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE.
TEE business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING.COR PORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on
the minimum monthly balances at a PER CENT. per annum. Depositors. may transfer at their option balances of": $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND ESHANGKAI BANK. to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4. PER CENT. per annum.
For the Hongkong and Shangha. Banking Corporatima.
and Mrs Siefort
family GregoryMr Sim Mr and Mrs BammesMr E. M. Sleigh Mr E. W. Smith and Mrs Wm. Mr J. R. Stalke
children
Jackson
Mr B.
James
Mr J. W. Jones.
Mr. J. Joseph Mr G. Kawada
Mrs Stewart and
children
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong May 14, 1916..
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Mr & Mrs Ventura Mr and Mrs Cader
wood
JAPANESE MAKERS
Every kind of Footwear
MADE
TO
OF
THE CHARTERED BANK
INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTEN 1853-
...£1,200,000 £1,500,000
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
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Interest allowed on Current Accounta Deposits received for fixed periods at rates to be obtained on application.
EISHI ONO, Handger
Hongkong, July 18,” 1917
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BANDJEKMARIN, BANDOENS, CHERIEOS, DJENACL, DJOKJAKARTA
Kota Ranja
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LONDON BARETES:-Thir Union of London sad Smiths Bank, Idmited.
for
The Hanir bays and sefin and receives collection Bills of Exchange, lester lettera of credis on its Branches and 1,200,000 Correspondents in the East, on the
Continent, in Great Britain, Americ and Anstrabia, and tauseets hankaanz business of every description.A
. EVAN BRES
General
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and Banking brisiness transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and
-
ORDER FIXED DEPOSITS received for 1 year
OHERRY & 00;
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PEDDER STREET- Opposite Hongkong Hotel
gitong“ March 29, 1916,
ARE YOU GOING ON A
JOURNEY HAMBERLAIN'S Colic, Coolers and
Diarrhoed Remedy s
pecked
in your hand luggage when going faurney Change of water, diet temperature all tend to produce troybles and this medicin secured on board the trai It may isavefymach:
if you have
or shorter perioda at rates which will bo quoted on application.
TC. DOWNING,
Manager
Hongkong, May 7- 1917,
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF “INDIA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital Subscribed
Paid-up Reserve Fand
GAN BANKERS.
BANK OF ESCLAND, LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK
Every description of Exchan transacted
£1,500,000
kang, Feb 15, 1917.
NOTICE
HIGH-CLASS PRINTING,
AND
BOOK BINDING
1,125,000; DÓNE: AT,
502,600 000,000
INTEREST, allowed:
Accounts at 2 per cont per an on Daily Balancë “and.
at rates; which may be
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