FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918,
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERA TO THE GOVERNMI
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General Auctioneers
Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission agente.
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PE LITTLE BODIES AND
BIG PAINS. TEETHING WITHOUT TEARS E THROUGH LABUS OWN TABLETS.
no.
The misery and pain that many babies saller through teaching time is expressed eloquently Buough in fts of pitiful cry: ina, fever, refusal of food, and diazsiren or perhaps constipation. Baby's Own Tablets guaranteed to contain date and to be perfectly harmless act like magic, relieve pain comfort baby and givg rest to the mother, while teething progresses without tears.
Baby's Tablets, the Canadian children's remedy, are safe and pleasant for the youngest infant and the growing child. Besides being so helpful during the teething period they remove con- Wan Cool Storage-stination, allay feverishness, curs colic,
indigestion and worms.
Obtainable from chemists. also at 60 cents the vial, post free from the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 06. Szecbuon Road, Shanghai.
PROPRIETORS
Ondas ured Ekantley's
4th & 5th Editions. A 1 Telegraphic Code.
Talographie &ddrea
"MEIRION" BONGKONG,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have reesivod instrac-
tions to sell by Public Auction, from account' OF THE CONCERNED),
on:
SATURDAY,
the 18th November, 1918, at 10.30 a.m.,
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at their Sales Rooms, No. 8.
Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
A Large Quantity of PACKING.
As follows
Asbestos Marine, and Metallic Packing, Tacks Packing. Imperial Metallic Block Packing, Fells United i, Asbestos Metallic Coreless Packing.
And
A variety of other kinds in all sizes. On riow" day of Skle.
Tormon:-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioner.
Hongkong, Nov. 19, 1918.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE Undersigned hare received in- THE
structions to sall by Public Auction, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), .00
TUESDAY,"
the 19th Nov., 1918, commencing at 1.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Your Road, Corner of Iox Hover STERIT, TEAKWOOD AND BLACK WOOD TEAK. FURNITURE BRASS AND WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CUR. TAINS CARPETS, &c., &c.,
AUCTIONS.
SCOTTISH NOTES.
From Our Own Correspondentą).
Enrauna Sept. 10. PAPER MATERIAT, TROM
MALAYA
In view of the great scarcity of paper and of the probability that the demand will continue for some time after the war efforts are being made to cover new sources of ram materials. Among those examined during the summer have been grasser from South Afries, the Federated, Malay States, Australia, and St. Helena, says the Seatsmas. Sam
THE CHINA MAIL.
led the beginning of its the imprint of a mussel shelf both history What drew it first to the on the crust and the sole of the sea, plurder or adventure, who shall bap, which signifies that it had some Was tagle? You, and a connection with a municipal event score of things utelurted in the heart in Musselburgh, for every burges of of rann
What was in the mind of Musselburgh receives on enrolment all these nordatmen, of whom hap with the mussel shalls stuck Finite Whut the price was for un- Kipling has sung /
loss it was for war bread, history does not say but the bapa engefully preserved by Mr. Thomas Sandi lands, Inversely the old boss of Harry Lauder
Bayani all buter charting
W saded where none tavs salud,
kaw the land-lights burning
On islands none hava bineds
TILE STRAIN OF WAR. They might steht the Happy Isles
A short time ago Mr. Philip of Funny Uses, or the great Gibbs, the wise corespondent, w gulfs wash them down, but though home ou a holiday! His health had fear went hand in hand with wonder, and the desire of the Lotus-laud for suffered from the long spall of work thus overcame them, again and at the Front. And within the Inst gain they sailed, and have sailed fortnight he had to spend some time
h Hospital. There is one compensa for a thousand years, and their story tion in hit ilaces: his many ad- is the marvel of the work.
ples of tambooksic and similar game from the Pretoris district are eald to have given a high yield of pulp of good quality, capable of con- version into excellent brown paper. for, after blenching, into white paper. Lalang grass, which grows abundant ly in Malaya, and which hitherto bas been so little esteemed as to be re THE Undersigned bave received in-garded as troublesome weed on the
structions from H. M. VICTUALLING | rubber plantations, was found to stratige, comes upon all of us whose Note that the stmin has relaxed a STORE OFFICER, to sell by Public Auction,
PUBLIO AUCTION.
(TOE ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)
on
SATURDAY,
the 18th Nov, 1918, at 10:30 5.m
at their Sales Rooms No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice Ecuse Street.
A QUANTITY OF PROVISIONS, &C.,
"As follows:-
compare favourably is
It is not without deep racial rearrers have been treated to some son that all our best boys stories are of those intimate personal sketches: bound up with the sess. Ia din with which he calipers his merative green depths rot inget-laden ships of the process of the war. In one But it fe more than the gleam of of his letters to a Scottish newe- irrecovemble gold that burns bepaper, after counting the latest neath these innumerable quests that incidents of the lite push, he goes stir the heart of our youth. A sange back to his Hospital experiences to of a sea change that, despite alllustrate the effect of the long war storm and toil, will transfigure cediservices upon our officers, and especi mary life into something rich and ally upon one typical Scottish officer.
adventures, hase curried us no tur- little, he says, some of the officers Pather than a Ingeuil ny take who carried or so deggedly begin making material with Algerinu round the Cumbres Hough evento feel done it, and into our rest esparto. Bamboo grass from the that may be adventurous enough. hespitals and casualty clearing stations there ·come · drifting very Northern Territory of Australia came And what a debt we owe to the spirit tired young men who, in answer to up to about the sauno standard. All the perpetual renever of all that is the question, Well, and what's Its Jiberty, its the matter with you?**_reply. **Nothing very definite ferk & Eit storms more than its calust, the joy
these gmsses would seem suitable for utilisation in their countries of origin For the manufacture either of pulp Flour, Tea, Barrowfat and Split Fesser paper, and full reports upon their Biscuits, Rice, Vinegar, Tobacco; &c.
Terma -Cnsb.
Friperts for the purposes indicated Lave been drawn up by the Imperial Institute for the Governments con- 928 | cerned.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
of the sea in oir bhod! If has been
best within us.
in conquering it at the cost of what-ueer, that's all: found it hard to ever peril, kindle the passion for carry on somehow. They have liberty that convention and law erratic pulses, temperature all-ig- might tame, and keep us free. And, zag up and down the chart, and a as a fresh wind comes blowing up assitude that keeps them quiet-ou the river, we feel that something far their beds as patient as babies with in their vester than Empire is in that breath, thermometer stock And the musid of another song dances mouths, but heightening up towards evening. when they spin yarn to in our hearts."
each other across the wards. Strange, Stately Spanish galleon coming from the stounding yarns, as. I have heard them for seven days past in one THE Undersigned have received in-sel Vilapp, built by Mess. Bdr Dipping through the tropics by the polzi hospital. told by young, officers who
structions to sell by Public"
Hongkong, Nov. 12, 1918
PUBL10 AUCTION,
Anction
(FOR LOCOUNG OF THE CONCERNED),
OD
TUESDAY,
the 19th November, 1918, at 9.30 pm
at the Sales Rooms, No. 8
DE YOU READ, Corner of
Ice Huose Birset,
LARGEST MOTOR SHIP YET. -
BUILT.
1.
The twin-scrow Dissel-engised ves-
clay, Curle & Co., Whiteinch, is the largest and most powerful motor, Ves sel that, has yet been built, and it has just run its trials on the Clydo. She's of 10,000 tons "deadweight,
Isthmu
green shores". With a cargo of diamonds, Emeralds, amethysts.
Aid cinnamon, Topazes,
molderrs..
and
were at school four years ago, hud who during the past four years, even during the last four months, have olerannned into life a hundred years of intense experience. In these wards
and has two sets of engines con Dirty British counter with a salt-csked structed by Mess. Earland &
smoke-stack,
One CULUMBIA GRAFONOLA with Wolff at their Glasgow works. Thesautting through the Channel in the mad
Cabinet and Records,
Ai
gire à total horsepower of 6,600, which figures represent a very raris
March days, With a cargo of Tyne coal, "Road-rails, pig-land,
INTIMATION
PRESIDENT WILSON SAYS:
T
"And, when you give it, give absolutely
all that you can spare,, and don't consider yoursel! liberal in the giring. If ron givo. with self-adulation, you are not giving at
you are giving to your own vaay but if you gire paul it harte, then your heart-blood goes into it.'.
has been said that St. Andrew's Society is allsenting too much of the War Bond Drawing receipts to War Charities. Just think for a minuts of the War and not of the Drawing; "think of the tragedy beyond words which is being enacted on the battle front think of the vast reliet organisation and the money that is needed. to uphold it, and think of your own duty in the matter. No, we sre not giving too much; we are not giving enough.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY
WAR BOND DRAWING
31st December, 1918.
TICKETS ON SALE AT ALL BANKS HOTELS, ULUBS & STORES.
one hears the inner history of the MACARONI, PASTE STARS,
war and the revolution of its effect
en the minds of men, and episodes.
of fightful adventure told quietly
by one man to another, as though they were normal things or dreams vividly remembered."
EGG NOODLES,
VERMICELLI
AND ALL KINDS OF SOUP STUFFS.
LL our Fastes bear the Rooster label and are made from Flour of the Best
Quality containing a large percentage of Glaten Starch and Gluten are ther-
One SADDLE by Parker, London, ed progress in this type of vessel.Firewood, irounare, and cheap tin' trays, A boy of twenty-two and a halt Pringipal components of Flour. Gluten is easier to digest and contains more...
And APOLD BRIDLE with Bits. TAPME-Cash....
HUGHES & HOUGE,
· Auctionezya,
Hongkong, Nor. 14, 1918.
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The engine-room auxiliaries, also all deck machinery, including the steer: ing gear, are clactically drives, the power being generated by two nu 929liary Diesel sets in the engine room
A small oil-fuel boiler supplies steam for heating and coosing systems and
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TIRE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Fablic Auction, (rom ACCOUNT OF THE DONCLEMED)
AND AN ASSORTMENT OF USIFUL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, As follows:- Chesterfield, Sofas and Arm-chairs (new), Card Tables, Upholstered Suites Ben Bedroom Furniture, comprising Braš Twin Bedsteads, Teak Twin Bedsteads, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs," Tea and Occasional Tables, &c., Dinner Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Stores, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, do, Bath Room Utensils, Sundry Electro-Plated Ware.
Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood the and Teakwood Screens,, Blackwood Furniture, including large Blackwood Screen, Side Tables, Chair, Cabinets, &c., Engravings, Pictures, Brass Vases, Ac, &c, Tennis Poles and Net, Beversi Ourpets.
N
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). T:-Cash..
HUGHES & BOUGH
Auctio“ vera
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Hongkong, Nov. 14, 1918.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TUESDAY,
19th November, 1918, commencing at 3.30 p.m., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street, USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS,
bou been all though Callipoli, habent the Starch Manfactured under the most sanitary comfistoris: Cand
Large quantities, have been exported to various important citice in the World
Terms moderate, especially for Agencies Orders executed promptly been cut off in the Horseshos Trench below Acha Babs, had seen squic of THE HING WAH PASTE MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. his condes go raving mug with
Frincipal Factory: No. 71, North Boochow Road, Shanghai, China; Telephons 3986; thirst, jumping over the pampet and Head Office: No. 47 and 45 Connaught Road, Central, Hongkong: Telephone 1238,
Branch Factory Wing Bing Street Causeway Bay, Hongkong runamg
Cable Address:
Cufgoes all, but galleor or constor, they bear other freight, and anyone who takes a turn down the Brom mielaw, will find it. He will find, too co open-handed is the spirit in it giving new light over Glasgow amchine-gun, while he had kept town on his returning. ore chewing a button from his Sporran until his tongue was glued
51ST DIVISION
torrauls the Turkish
to the roof of bis mouth, and then
for fire-extinguishing purposes. The AMERICAN LABOUR AND THE Tessel is designed with four masts,
in the evening of a burning day three of which act as derriek posts, The American Labour Commission volunteered to go with five others and the accommodation for officers bas paid a great compliment to the to fetch water from the fines further In their back. They went singly. The first and crew is on the most up-to-date lat Scottish Division.
stirring appeal to the miners of Great men was shot. The second got lines." The oil-fuel is in double bot Britain for coal, more coal, and still through. The third was shot. The ton, the tank tip being carried out wore coal, they take this gallant fourth got through. And when this to the ship's side, and the space and is their great example of self- boy's turn came he was number five, generally occupied by coal bunker is sacrificing patriotism. The mmers and the odd miraber had been un-
must remember; they say, thus available for cargo.
lucky. But be passed through and Messn: Barclay, Curie & Co. were rather they cannot forget the record brought back the water. That is an made by that splendid 51st Division.old memory of his. In the 51st. he DRAWY WORK, & EMBROIDERIES the pioneers in this country of in which doubtless are the sons of has been all through many battles ternal combustion-engined vessels manny miners, their brother, rela in France, in all of them since those HOUSEHOLD LINENS:-Single and Double Plain and Hemstitched Shosts, They built, in 1812, the Jutlandia of tives, and friends, during the dark of Arras last year, and on the French Filow Cases, Double White Satin Quilts 7,000 tons deadweight and 2,500 days of the last spring. Forced back Front as well as on the British, urtāl bat always resting they fought four this last fighting on the Scarpe a 928 Linen Damask Serviettes, Glass Clotha, home-power, the first vessel of the
consecutive days and nights without week, ego. Then he felt funny, ne Bath Towels, Free Towels, Ram, &c.:
The fate of the nation, of our great at all, and now lies yarning in the cause, Jargely rested upon them.ardith little gusts of laughter They recognised that fact, and they at odd happenings which he remer they did more than seemed humaaly bers possible.
TELE Underal goed have received, in- stractions to sall by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).
on
SATURDAY,
the 7th December, 1918, at 11 B... "Steamer, now running between this Port and Haiphong," The ENGINES and BOILER as they new stand in good working order, DESCRIPTION
Set of Compound Engines, 16 33, by
24 stroke.
Boiler, 12 x 10%, working pressure
150 lbs. on. Veritas survey...
Comprising :— 1
DRAWN WORK-Bedspreads, Pillow constructed in the United King-sivop or rest and with but little food. he calls it, and fainted for nothing
Cases, Tray Oloths, &c. &c.3
EMBROIDERIES-Bedspreads, Table Covers, Tes Cloths, Runners 18 by Stin. Also
A fom, lots of Attaube Cases and Bellow Valises
(All new goods and small lots to suit purchasers)..
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view day of Sale. Pants:-Cash.
HUGHES & BOUGH,
Hongkong, Nov. 14, 1918,
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
dom.
THE GLAMOUR OF THE SEA,
To pass out of the crowds of Argyll Street and Jamaica Street into the Broomielaw of Glasgow is to fare In his speech at Edinburgh dur forth on the road of dreams. The ing the visit of the Commission, Sr. Edgar Wallace, representing the
first prospect is not alluring; only a miners of the United States, asked very cheerial fancy can see a bank the miners of this country to work,
BANK
(TAIWANGINO
of yellow broom on the "law" long continuously every day of the week THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LTD. the tiver side, cold reality shows an and all the working hours of each day, to supply the urgent needs of
am ugly street of unprepossessing shope the Ailes for coal."
and lang lines of sheds. Nor does FISHING AS A NERVE TEST. further wandering improve matters. ghane of the old school, with a There was a time when all from strongly developed faculty for esti Glasgow Bridge down to Dumbarton mating the temporument of the men
To be sold in one lot, together with Undersigned have received instrus was a stretch of winding loveliness, whom he guides on a famous fishing
Engine Seat, Funnell and Stays, and all Piping, &c. onnected with the above mentioned Engine and Boiler DELYZET
On shore at Kwong Tung Cheong'a
shipyard,
Immediately following this Bale will be offered by
One 350 Tud STELL LIGHTER, DICHIPTION:
Foilt of steel frames 3 x3x, and
stool plates.
Length 11 feet
Bear
Depth
A quantity of E
STEEL FRAMES x 2 x 3. STEEL FLATES
Seven ANOBORS, CHAINS, &c. &c. above mentioned Stender will be Hongkong About 17th thatthem may be obtained from
areilly publish
OUGH,
tions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCURRED)
FRIDAY,
the 22nd Nov, 1918, commencing st 2.20 p.m., at their Ealee Roctas No. 8 Des Van Road, Comer of
Ia El vane Street, & dig a Large QuanziTT-OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &c.,
INCORPORATED.ST SPECIAL IMPERIA
CHARTER," 1809.n
Capital Bobscribed... Yet Capital Paid-upon du Reserve Fundi is
HEAD DYFICEJ TAIPLE FORMOSA.
BRANCHINS
TOKYO, TOKOHAMA, Koss, (
loch in the Higblinds, told me the when the town on the Rock was the other day flat the military man great port from which princes and many decomtions for bravery princesses sailed to Fmore, and at the Frost, usually makes a hervy display when he hooks a when such traffic as the river car
fet Out gallant cit decent sized tied, did not despoil it of its char
cers, be dec get the wind up85 That time is long since gone, never
at the end of the Line with to return. But here are great cargo away that he hopes would not when they are playing the
sh'pe that have come over the seas, and all the wonder thatua hidden. the word commerce ** poline ove
have taken come back with the imagination in a Blood, Voyng
Comprising Double and Single Bedsteads Dress Tables Washstands Double and singlo
Saite Formush of mer Wardrobes Upholstered Buite tare, qozatity of Dining Room mornings of Incom Furniture, including Dehner and Ten harbours o
ervice, E-Ware, Catlery and Glass five because ettrie Table Lamps and Ufic common ha Furniture, etc., etc, eta
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the Walker bell will prove
to use, er
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of ninety-four years' experience Eve producion fanding currying; performed at out works with theg
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