WEDNESDAY-DECEMBER-19-1917,
Hughes & Hough
LACUTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT,
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIO A UOTION.
THE Gedoraigned bave received in structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED},
an
THURSDAY,
General Anationeers gaure, Coal and General Produce the 20th December, 1917, commencing at
Brokers and Commission
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Agants.
PROPRIETORS
Wa-Wan" Coal Storage.
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Bentley's
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PUBLIC
AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell hy Public Auction. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
Α
00
FRIDAY,
the fist December, 1917, at 10 .
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
De Varz Road, Corner of
Ice unseeruar,
SUNDRY DRAWING AND DINING ROOM GOODS AND BED ROOM LINENS, Comprising:-
For DRAWING ROOM-Brass Bows, Bruss Vases, Incense Burners, Kinkosan
10.30a.m., and continuing at 230 p.m.“ at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TOYS, Comprising
Esquiceaux Dolls, Teddy Bears and other Animals-Dolla (large and small)
SCOTTISH SPORT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
EDINBURG, Oct. 30.
RUGBY.
George Wataon College had convincing victory over a team of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, which included Lieut. Macintosh, thà Scottish Champion sprinter, and other players well known in Bugby circles. The College proved them setres, superior all through, and on
THE O.C. AND THE CO
ous to plle is ca. All through the lecture that followed, he appealed every now and
to Gracethorns on "krotry, patamat Halp was forthcoming in every casa. When the lecture came to an explanation ·
[BY LIGT. VICTOR", MACÚLURA,)
*The blighter is good to horsed," said' the Battery Commander, we've scarcely a little feld telephone (a very wondar iful little instrument to it paid!
■ man in the stables that can manage | Smerthorna, had forgotten all about his them so well, and thu funny thing is he doesn't know which is the dear leg of a bent.
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*** Doesn't ho indeed ? " said the Officer
Commanding Artillary Brigade. "Well always think there's good in a chap who is gentle with animals: We may make something of him yet."
And it isn't only the horses, sir. He
consolence. He put shrewd questions to the Eattery Commander and was vary sound generally on the effects of *** reyiðnal " and " Induced ? magnetism, When the lecturs finished. Captain
Binns requested the Objector to stay
Trains, Motor Cars, Cricket Soc form should take a prominent part picks up all the stmy cats and dogs in Smeathorne's enthusiasm grow as "each)
Soldiers, Forts, Gun Emplacements, &c. Footballs, Boxing Gloves Tea Sets Furniture Sets, Games Small Peran bulators, Beds, Xams Trees, Air Cane and Water Pistols, Fire Works, Crackers,
&c.
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On view from Wednesday, at-i p.m. ' TERM:-Cash..
HUGHES & HOUGH, Aschönsers.
Hongkong, Dec. 15, 1817.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
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SATURDAY,.
behind and plunged, with him into a highly technical discussion of the various instruments used in Army - Signala.
instrument was trutted out der bis inspec tion, felt telephone exchanges, each more interesting then the other. At the end of a couple of hours, when the trumpets blew the dinner call: Captain Binns and He Suneethome for good friends.
the camp, my sorgoans tells me, and can't resh until he knows they are looked alter all right."
in the School Championship. They have a sound pack, a brilliant serum half and a complement of backs who, it sellom flashy are always
*** New ther's very good news. Einas. mused the 0.0. We most think out efficient. George Heriot's School,
some way of getting round him. after a stirring game, were defeateds to be a decent enough fellow it by Edinburgh Academy; the margin was narrow, and they deserved bet ter luck.
This is the-frst time Heriot's hure met the Academy, and their appearance was highly satis- factory. One of the Serbian boys. attending the old foundation, the stalwart Tomitch, is showing, a sur-Listen to me." prising aptitude for the gume, and
the 82nd December, 1917, at 12 Noon..got the try credited for his side. The
at their. Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeur Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
FOUR H. P. MOTOR CYCLE,"
“WOLF" FRAME, J. A. F. ENGINE,
SPEEDOMETER “BINKS"
CARBURATOR,
a
be has a bee in his bonnet-weeder why you would be a very useful man with This is a very wall, Smeathorue; they sent him to us? The Gazzers hare out signal, but of course, your objections been tee of the conscientious cattle upstand in the way." said the Captain. to now. What did he do in civil life 27
"An electrician, sis.""
Cb, good egg! We mist interest him in the busters and the little exchange
lock here. Binns, I've got 感 notion!
And the 0.C. and the Battery Com- mander put their heads together to form plot for the circumventing of the
conscientious blighter.".
Royal Scots were greatly indebted to Internationalist Wemyss and Loret- topian Cowan for their victory over Rosyth. Fettes showed quite good| form against Forth Defences. I was Loretto's turn to travel to Sed-others.
Vases, Jardinieres with stands, Japanese Guaranteed in Perfect Running Orderbergh, where there was a stern duel
Photo Frames, Flower Vases, &c., &c.
For DINING ROOM-An assortment of Table Glass comprising, Soda Tam- blers, Tumblers, sherry Olasses, Port and Laquear Glasses, Champagne Tumblers Glass and Brass Finger Bowls, Decanters Ice Cream Plates and a few lots of Damask Tuble Clothes, &c., &c.
Terms: as usna
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers
2400 Hongkong. Dec. 18, 1917.
of forwards.
Next morning, on parade, the B.S.M. detailed the men for the signalling class
thie- objector Smectborne by name, to attend with the
acd Ac called ou!
Smeetherae! You fall in with "the sigandlers an' attend the lecture this
** Eut I'm objecting to military service, I've got conscientions scruplese
Edinburgh University O.T.C. formering- wands were, well up to their high reputation in a game with the Ghis-
"Ch, never mind your conscience this gow High School. The Cadets backs took full advantage of the crains the B.S.M. said; he had been superiority of their pack, and Catche-prized by the Battery Commander and. side once more came out sau flying yell. You'll like this. Scieethorae. was prepared to sink his inclination te butt. J. Deus und R. Grint were You can always object, if it's too military prominent for the School. It is pleas-
for you." ing to note that the science students The ouwonted consideration of the HUGHES & HOUGH A STENO-TYPIST seeks a Position. of Allan Glen's are able to put three-8.5.3. stilled the fears in the heart of
For BED ROOM-Single and Double Bed Sheets, Bath Towels, Face Towels, Sheetings, Pillow Cases Satin Quilts,, Counterpaces,"
Alio
A faw Suit Cases and Sundries. Termos :--Cast
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Den. 14; 1917.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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C/O CHINA Man' Office. Bengkong, Deo, 18, 1917. 2490
THE Undersigned bave received in- structions to sell by Public Anction, FOR ACCOUNT OF TER OCXOZANED),
SATURDAY,
the 22nd December, 1917, at 10:30 a.m.,
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
&c.,
JEWELLERY. ke., As follows:-
tc.
Diamond, Half-boop, Marquise" and
ALFRED HYNDMAN
43 Wyndhsin Street
Han for unle
fifteens in the field, and that their first team made a good show against Gasgow Academy.
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Smeethorne, and he marched off with the others, making up his mind that the first sign of militarism would find him object.
Edin. Univ. O.T.C., 9; Glagow High in strenuously. The men fied into the
School. 3.
Watson's, 20: Argyll and Suther
lunds, 8.
Glasg Academy, 14: Allan Glen's, 0.
BARBON PAPER at $1.00 per dozen Edin. Acad.; 5; George Heriot's, 3.
sheete RIBBONS at 81.80 each.
TNDERTAKES to clean and repair UNDERTA
Typewriter at 81.00 per machine
per sanni.
For particulars apply to the above address.
Honskoox-Nov. 7, 1917..
Royal Scots, 8; Rosyth, 0. Fettes, 11; Forth Defences, 3. Loretto, 0; Sedbergh, 0. -
ASSOCIATION LEAGUE.
Kilmarnock still top the Scottish 2976 League table, thanks to a rather easy victory over Dumbarton. Celtie, of course, scored against Queen's Park in a game that was more remarkable
Posy Rings Gold Brooches and Start DAIRY FARM NEWS,|| for good feeling than good play an early goal gave the professionals, a
Pins, Gold, Silver and Rolled-gold Watches by Benson and other well- known makers, Gold Watch Bracelets,
Bangles and Charms, (French Bracelet 18-kt. gold, set with 22 Diamonds and 17 Expphires), Silver Chronometer Watches, Altitude Barumetur, etc, etc, etc.
Also
Pair Binoculars, Old Roman Coin- 2 War Medals, Emall let unset Stones,
Camerna, etc., etc, etal
A lady's Hair Fastener "Star and Crescent set with 49 Brillianta,
Cash...
HUGRES & HOUGH,
Auctioneera.
Hongkong, Dec. 10, 1917,
PUBLIO AUCTION.
CORNED BEEF
AND
CORNED PORK.
PUT KIDS AND BARRELS,
YOB
EXPORT OF STEámxen Usz.
230
Isay
Tons to well by Public Auctions.
HE Undersigned have received instruc-
(por account oF THE CONGIRNED),
110
MONDAY,
the 31st December, 1917, commencing at
5 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8
Des Vorr Road, Corner of
Iox HOUSE STEXET,
A Fine CottoTION OF BETTISH COLONIAL STAMPS,
Comprising Great Britain, Natal, South Australia, Tamoanis, Transvaal, Bhodesis, Victoria, Western Australia, Zanzibar, Zululand, New South Wales, Canada,... =(INCLUDED IN THIS SALE ARE
90 BARE 3-CORNERED CAPE OF GOOD HOPE) Théso are the finest lot ever offered Week for sale in this Colony.
stamp gustateed peclect
(Fal Particulars, from Catalogue).
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marquee just the Cook's mates had finished swabbing the tables clean.after breakfast. The Battery Caramander had rehearsed the "plet carefully and' kad instructed a trusty Bombardier to sit by Smcethorac,"
We'll just have""row though the wiring and construction of the hand telephone, P mark 6, ibis morning, with a word or two on the electric current
generally, the Battery Commander began. Now, men and he plunged
to his lecture.
2.
But couldn't I do your phones for you asked the victim of the plot. They better to have a mathas understanda are very delicate, some of them; it's
them for the repairing of them."
I'd like above all things to let you have charge of the lot and keep them in order, has wre are going over-sens good... and I expect you won't want to come."
I'd come to fock after the phones." "We can't take a man with us who doesn't know his place on the guns. You'd have to put in a drill or two-and
'm afraid you'd object to that."
Dnever mind my objections-'}} do it."
Oh, very well then; that's settled.. Now fade away for your grub. And I
Gusaer Smecthorne...”. Smpetitore Imited
say.
There's a P. 5, wants repairing. Yen will look at it this afternoon? -
Gunner Smeethorne's, salute waa picture of austness.
"Oh yes, sir. Very good, wit!"
Ak
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The alleery mess (10 minutes Inter.) The OC id be bite then?" Biens Eait, books and the blessed sinker, sirt"
TSAR'S DAUGHTER IN JAPAN.
JAPANESE REPORTER'S HUNT.
The reported escape from Russin of Tatiana, daughter of the former Tar which was reported by a Kokusai news despatch last week has called the repor torial sleath bounds of the Japanese
newspapers into action, says the "Japan advertiser. The despatch was from
New York and, according to an Ameri can who is prominently associated with Smeethorne pricked up his ears at the Russian war polief work, is the work of word electric," and in spite of his Russians now in America engaged in sceuples felt interested at once. The relief work. who first predicted the ar lecturer proceeded and in a little while rival of the former Grand Duchess ne a
lead that was never seriously chal-made an intentioral slip in his technical part of their publicity: But the ant
lenged. Rangers tried hard at Pais- key, but with three tried and trusty men absent they did well to daw. There is local rivalry between these beams, Ibrox being reckoned a sort of suburb of Thread Town, and a good deal of excitement was exhibit-bloomer and Smeethorne-half el all through a stiff contest. Partick his test.
the Kolumin and the Hochi are not to be aut Kokusaïed.
explanation of currents. Smeetherne stirred in his sent. A little further on,
Since Friday the beautiful daughter of Captain Binns made another mistake the ex-Russian ruler has been found by Japanese reporters-no less than Smeethorne's ears half dozen induction. regarding
times, in Τοεία, Shimanoneki grew red. Stil later, the lectures inade Tokohama, and Kar
Karuizawa at Shim- hashi station, the Russian Conzulate, the rose in home in Tekio. She has been both howling American Consulate, and in an American blood and brunette; disguised as the daughter of a priest.||
what he himself called
Thistle Went in for long shota, What's the matter wi yer?" asked soldier, and as an emigrant. Tatian Hamilton Academicals adopted close
tactics, and the more sporting play got the goals.
Celtic, 8; Queen's Park, 0. Furtick Thistle, 5; Hamilton
Academicuis, 0.
Third Ladark, O; Clydebank; "1. Morton, 2; Clyde, 0.
St Mirren, 0: Rangers, 0.
KEATINGS Hearts, 1: Airdrieonians, 0.
*LOZENGES
cure the worst Cough
METALS
of all kinds, especially for shipbuilding and engineering worka Largest and boet assorted stock in the Colony
SINGON
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CARA (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1880), HING LUNG ST.
PRONK $15
SAVARESSES
SANTAI
CAPSULES
Dunbarton, 1, Kilmamock, 4. Ayr United, 2: Hibernians, 2. Motherwell, 2; Falkirk, 1.
COUGHING INTO CONSUMPTION
Only Cough, but you stop it while if is ONLY a cough.
WATERBURY'S 4 METAROLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND
the Tombardier.
Judged from the Japanese F Press, is con- Oh, he's all wrong.
muttered the biderable of swill-of-the-wisp.
Hochs Hawkshaw scooped the Objectors He's making a perfect mess Capital on the Tatians story. At shimbaabi station he got his story which up of the thing.".
The lecturer recognised the moment on Friday. His identification is
short of martellous. Let him speak for he had been waiting for. What's the himself
Can" prged the Bombardier in a bizper taking the ene, tell im. e's makin a blurry mess of itt!!
was good for a hill column and⚫ttle
glowing
with chilly politeness,
fenhy, rosy cheeks, and she stood there, matter with you, my man?" he asked "She was, in man's dress bột her left no doubt in the mind of those who her that she was Tatiana, 80 stars old, accond daughter of the former Taar?
And who could donbs
Fuch evidencat Bucas a final proof the sites the passenger list of the Shingo Morn which sailext yesterday, and the anzscal Russian names of Mir, and Mrs. Romanoff thereon"
What's the trouble. Bombardier saked the Battery Commander. The Bombardier, sprang to his feet.
sir
Smecthorne says" you're all wrong
They
Be Bassians in Japan are of the epipion that the report that Tatiens is Gabor
false way to America is entirely Then can see no plausible reason why the giri mind of 20 should leave her family for the jarney which would necessarily be perilous.
"Oh is that so?, very gently. perhaps, meetherce, you won't telling me just where 1 am wrong?
Smesthorne rose slowly, with his ears GEN. POLIYANOFFS ESCAPE a-tingle. He cleared his throat nervously key. OSÁKA, Dec 9. and plunged haltingly into an explanation The Shimonoseki correspondent of the "Osaka Mainichi stater that General ol currents and induction as he under
Polivanoff, former Itusaian: Minister of tood them
The Battery Commander War, has arrived við Korea to take listened patiently unsil Smasthorne refuge, with his family, in Japan. He
may reide at Nagasaki temporarily. finished
Reuter
Men," he said, when the Cbjector sit down, I have to admit that
Smeetborne is absolutely
bad mistake, and he has
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