MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1919,
Hughes & Hough
AVOTIONYXES TO THE 40V ZIN MENT
andra Auctioneers Share, gal and General Produce Brákers and Commission dARENTE,
PROPRIETORS
«Wan" Coal Storage.
Coches d Bartley's
▲ a 4th & 5th Editions,
A1 Talographic Code.
-Telegraphia Addres "MEIRION". HONGKONG.
THE
PUBLIC AUGTIONS.
HE Undersigned have recolved in- structions to sell by Pubhe Auction, {For "Account" of the Condorned.). ON WEDNESDAY, April 1, 1918, commenting
að 3:30 p.m., at thoir Sales Rooms No. 8, Do Yeux Road, Corner of! Ice House Street,"
WANT
THE CHINA MAIL.
NOTICES PILOT'S RANK REDUCED,
ADVERTISEMENTS THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN
& MORTGAGE CO. LTD.
¡AS WORDS D'INSERTIONS,
6
81. PRIFAID. |Every additional 5 words'# Conts:|
TO LET.
TEAKWOOD AND "BLACK WOOD FURNITURE, BRASS BRASS TO LET-Residential Flata, ROOMS MOUNTED DOUBLE- AND TWIN and OFFICES, Shameen, Canton, BEDSTEADS CURTAINS CARPETS,Apply BC, C/ "China Mall,”
da, c Comprising:
Chesterfield Botaa
#
TO LET.
Arm-chalra
(new) Folding Card and Dostonal Tables, One Upholstered Enite, Bedroom
Furalture, comprising Teakwood Tom No 193 The Fank
ROOMED HOUSE at the Peat Bedșienda, large and small Wardrobes Apply to PERCY SMITH, SETH & Dressing Tables,
& FLEMING. med Toakwood) sikis,
Dinner
Wax
Yaggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, ke, Dinner Services,
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS Cretery, and good Olsse Wate
Cooking Stoves, Chatfery, Bath Room Utensils, Electre Plated Warr A
THE Undersigned have received ins- tractions from . KL BOWLEY, Fao, to sell by Public Auction,
on
TUESDAY,
April 1, 1919, at 3.30 p.m.,
at his residence No. 7" Mountain View, The Peak,
THE Taluable Household Furniture, ,CURIOS, &c., &io. · therein contained. Comprising:--
Teakwood hallstand, Upholsterwi arm-chairs, sofa and poulfe, Blackwoud desk, tables, arm-chairs and stands, Large Axminster curpot (good as new). engravings, and paintings, brass fender,. fire bruses, Chius, silver anti hrase afnamente, Singer sowing machine (good as new), gramophone, Carpets rugi, Crotonas and inde curtains,
kc.,
.
Extension dining table and chairs, glass cabinet, sideboard, oak desk, de, de, & quantity of good cut? glass- ware, crockery ware, e, white mamelled twin beristends (hair mattres Bos), teak and iron bedsteads and cors, stair carpet and rods.
Fumed teakwood wagdrahe, wuk stand, toilet tables and doable tulet set. Liberty handwoven surper, hochroom, pantry and kitchen utensils, garden Tent, toys, ambo blinds good as now), travelling bath, electric tings, fan and table lamps, etc..
(Particulars from Catalogue) Os view Alonday morning and day Tazu: Cash
of sale.
HUGHES & TOUGH.
Auctioneers Hongkong, March 24, 1919. «
THE
HE Undersigned have receivel in- stractions to sell by Public Aucian, (Fer Account of the Concerned,
ON
WEDNESDAY, April 1919, commencing f 9.30 p.m., at their Bales Rooms, NC 8, Dus Voux Road, Corner of
Tee House Street. A QUANTITY OF
USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DRAWN WORK, & EMBROIDERIES,
Comprising -
"HOUSEHOLD LINENS-Sinfe and Double Flain and Hemstitched beets,
Eletric Reading Lamps, Blankwood and Teakwood Screens, quantity of Blackwood Furniture, including 1. large „Blackwood" Zerren B'ud and white Panels, and Blackwood Fire Screen, Side Tables, Chairs,
Cabinets, Pictures. Several Carpets new and second-hand.
Treadle Sowing Machine wish in
accessories. Piano to good condition, one large feo Cbest suitable for Hotel,
-S...
&c.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms -Canh.
HUGHES & HOUGH. Auctioneers.
Hongkong, March 26, 1919
Underalgaed have received Linstructions from Madame, Gaiss to sell by Public Auction
10
FRIDAY,
April 4, 1919, at 10.30 am..
their Sales Rooms, Na, S. Des
Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
The following stock in trade :-
TO LET.
T LET from 16th April, 1019
1st Floor, No. 38" Nathan Road, Kowloon, (Dairy Farm Co.'s premises). Apply to Secretary, The Dairy Farm, Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.
A
TO LET.
The district magistrate af Rangoon has received the following order of the Burmi Government in connection THE TWENTYSECOND ORDIN with the inquiry into the grounding THE
ARY ANNUAL MEETING OFf the Giorgia an the Syriim bank SHAREHOLDERS in the Company 315 am on January 17, under will be held at the Offens of the circumstances already detailed in Company St. George's Building, No. 6 these columns: Connaught Road on TUESDAY, April 11919, at 11 am. for the purpose of receiving Statement of Accounts and the Resort of the General Managers for. the year ending December 31, 1918, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors. METH
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from NESDAY Mar 26, until TUESDAY
April 1, 1919, both days includive.
SHEWAN TOXES & CO. General Manage's." Hongkong, March 31, 1910:
G.
"NOTICE.
T is requested that during alterations to the road in Upper Albert Road outside Government Hodie MOTOR VEHICLES" por ase this Road for FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon, downward journeys. They should use
Pokfulam Road and Queen's Roar Apply to-
CAPT. SUPT. OF POLICE. HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Hongkong, March 27, 1919. UO., LTD. Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, March 12, 1919.
" TO LET.
New Houses in Nathan Road, Kowloon,
No. เย..
Ground and First Floors No. 13
Ground, First it Second Floors
"No. 14
Ground and Prat Floors
No. 16
Ground Floor,
No. 4
First Floor
and the
Ground Floors, in Nos. 4, 10 & 12.
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9.
R.
SANITARY BOARD OFFICE, HONGKONG.
TO THE
OWNERS.OF.DOMESTIC BUILDINGS.
AKE NOTICE that under No. 3 of the TA DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and
VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (m'amand- | ed), ¦atory : Domestic Building or patet, of New Houses in Moly Road, Kowloon such Building within the WESTERN "Division hi the Clty of Victoria, cccupied {"by "Meribärs öf more than one family, except then within the European: Re- Milliuery Velvet (all colours)
morvation Or "those party ol A ribbon velvets black and coloured French trimmings, tuloe, chiffone, and Light and Airy. Electric Light & Domestic Building med an w Shop, dies aeroplane veilings, black and coloured Boll instalation, excellent sanitary fit or down, must be Clam and arrangements including LIMIWASOED TBROUGHOUT by the Freach evening dress materials sai tings and ribbon, Wings, Quills, aigrettes, Ost Water Cloesta. Enamelled Baths Owners during the months of
onths of Felruary (European Style.) rieb tips, pom-poms &c. Straw plait, buttons and a large assortment of
Terma moderate flowers, 600 reels cotton (black and white) machine twista, Duplex belting, webbing belting, Millinery wires, tin boxes, wooden boxes for delivery, No. 43 Queen's Road East, Hongkong. sewing machines,
No. 10 Nathan Road, Kowlbon.
ko., Trzus:-Cash.
ko.
sto,
"HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hony kung. March 29, 1919.
FOR SALE.
(PSE ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
At their Sales Roems, No. 8, Des. Vaur Road, Corner of
Ics House Street, Motor Yacht IRENE",
Built 1915' recently thoroughly over.
hauled painted and varnished. Lebath... 35 feet
Beam" Draft
Fillow Cases, Double White Safin juilts, Motor Scripps henvy daty 14 H.P.
Linen Damask 3erviettes. Glass Boths. Bath Towels, Face Towels,
DRAWN WORK --Bedspreads,Fillo Cases, Tray Cloths, &c. dc.
EMBROIDERIES:-Belspreads Table Covers, Tea Cloths, Runners 18 b4 in. A few lots of Attache Cases ad · Bellow Valises, (all new goods and mall lotse suit purchasers).
Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOGE, Auctioneeri Eongkouz, March 26, 1919.
Tax
Pablle & detik, HN Undersigned have received latrue-
(Por Account of the Concertd),
ON
SATURDAY
April 5, 1919, at 10.30
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. DeVaux
Road, Corner of Ice House Sect,
SUNDRY.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITUE,
$5. *. (Removed to Sales Rooma or
Convenience of salo), Į
consisting of:-
4 White enamelled single ids, Marble-top Washstaride,
9 Sboughai Lathe, 2 Dreksin Fables,
2 Toilet Seta, &
Crockery, Glusaware, de, c
Also
1
A large quantity of Rattan Faiture,
And One "Jost" Keroseno Fan bitable for country Bungalow...
Taxi
Cash,
HUGHES & HOGE,
Auctionee
Hongkong, March 20, 1819.
WANTED "TO PUROHIE
PICTURES printed by aptain LORING, RA. cne timitation ed bord."
HUGHES & HIGH,
Auctione
Cabin enlarged to seat C pasengers Lavatory, Ice box, Electric_light, dy, &c., including Extra large Battery for Electric light seta steering gear Engine room Telcomph, lamps, new awnings, sails, electril horn, ventilators, lifebuoy, tanks, &c., &c.
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For further particulars apply to the Undersigned.
TXEKS-Coah.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 25, 1919,
THE Undersigned have received ina-
structions to sell
at their Sales Rooma, No. 8,
Des Youx Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,-
One complote sot Engines and Boller in good working order, DESCRIPTION ::.
Set of Compound Engines, 16°z. 33, by 24 stroke,
Boiler, 12' 104, working presaDre 120 lbs on Veritas survey.
To be sold in one lot, together with Engine Scat, Shafts and Propeller and all piping, &c, connected with the above mentioned Engines and Boiler
Also
Anchors and Chains, Wooden Mast, And
2 Navigating Compassca
At present stored at Kwong Tang Cheong a shipyard. "
Inspecting orders and further parti culars may be had from the undersign
ed.
Terms -Carb,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, February 21, 1910.
"THE NEW FRENCH READY,
THERAPION NO. 1 THERAPION N02 wol for older Ontarr 250,2 the cloen THERAPION NO.3
WEH DIBELAUS-a, a to Chassis WRAKIETRADE, BOLONYEMADUNISCHEMISTA. PUICE IN YNGLANDSE" "DRLEGIERUNra.co.HareTBLOKKELN.WaLondon. REE TELON MÁREKO WORD * THERAZIONE ON BAJZ POTT-STAMFAFFIXED TO SKENDER VADIETS
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Apply to:-
LAIHIN MAN,
Manager. Toog Wa Building Agency,
or
HONGKONG DOG, CAT, "POULTRY AND "PIGEON SHOW 1919.
י אין:
A Show in connection with
the above will be held (by kind permission of the Stewards, HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB) with- in their enclosure Happy Valley on SATURDAY April 12. 1919.
Entry forms containing full particulars may be obtained on application to the undersigned.
G. W. GEGG,
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer,
c/o MESSRS. HyGHES & Hote Hongkong March 19, 1919,
lycos
Guesswork De Accuracy
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Our line
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ver Thermuten, dieta athuratatufets of fis famous
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and March.
N.E-The word Taroughout de la this Notice mosus that the Houses should bo. Limewashed in ruspect of all the Wells of eich 'Room, all Cubicles, Partitions, Stair
Casings and Stair Linings: sil Ceilings and Undersides of Roots in an Buildings, Offices and Sarrants Quarters
the
and Inclusive of Verandaha
The Backyard must haves its Containing Walls Limewashad up to the level of the First Elcor.
Carred, Painted ar Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, beed not be Limewashed, but mast.bo Cleansed."
The "GENERAL Division of the City lies to the West of Tank: Iane and Cleverly Street
D. DANBY,
› Bearstory, Dated this 24th. Day of March, 1919.
G. --
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NOTICE.
the
The court found that the Clenogis was well found and in a seaworthy condition in every respect, Near the Syriam banks. buoy the helma was placed to, port and afterwards hard to port, but the steamer did not answer her helm and according grounded on the Syrjam bank the Rangoon river. The court found that the reason why the did not answer her helm was because the order to port was given too late and when the ship was already in shallow water near the Syrian bank buoy. The Lieutenant Governor e
NOTICES.
THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated. în (England) Being Agents for the Whave COMPANY, TO are prepared to isme "FIRE, MARINE LIFE and MOTOR ACCIDENTS "R
POLICIES #gal current rate
For further particulars, please apply to
UNION TRADING COMPANY,
Trace Building.
CARS
HIRE
A Large Number
General Agents.
Experienced
cepts this opinion. Mr, Berry com New and Comfortable Cars
mitted a very serious error of judg. ment which has involved the total loss of the ship of which he wa given in charge. The question, as to whether the pilot was to blame fou the accident was definitely raised in the statement of the case and the questions put to the special cou Mr. Berry was represented an advocate at the inquly and the Lieutenant Governor therefore considers that action may suitably be taken on the report of of the special court in exercise of the local government under section 17,8 of the Burma Pilors Act1883. The Lieutenant Governor directs that
Always in Readiness.
MERCURY GARAGA CO., Do You Rond Central
Phone
9778
Special: -Occasions
Mr. Berry be reduced to class D GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
the first grade of pilots för a period of one year. If during the year his Conduct is free from fault he will on its expiry be replaced in the positioni in the first grade of pilots which he would then have reached if it had hot been for the reduction now ordered. His Honour considers that rio less punishment would meet the gravity of the error committed by the pilot.
HEAR, HEAR
An Australian in London wrote, Id the Daily Telegraph as follows:- It has been my fortune to walk by the Passport Office in Victoria-street daily for a month and to be an interested and sympathetic spectator of the cold, wet, depressed, and inoffensive Crowd of citizens patiently awaiting admission into the office and into the Presence. Ispeculated rightly on the duration of the incident and its natural mode of termination. At
last someone who felt rather more exasperated than usual, and who Possessed rather more than the average amount of energy, wrote: to a newspaper and now it is probable. the abomination will cease. The incident, of course, is chiefly of im- portance from the wider point of view. Is it not time that improvement should be effected in all walks of life. and in all Imperial and national mat- ters, before afid not afteria "row"? Should there not be some public body, freed from all administrative work, inquiring, criticising, and measuring the eficiency of all kinds of nationaf activity? In other words, do we not require an Imperial general civil staff? I venture to submit the incident and its significance to the consideration of the thoughtful,
THE WATER SUPPLY.
Larel and Storage of estor in reservoirs toon the 1st March, 1919-
of those of Chinese races desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person between the hours of 8
1-P.M. and P.. to 4 P.. daily at the PASS OFFICE Post Office Building.
CITY AND KILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVE
1919.
· 14TH,
Applicants will be required to produce tam set 11in, below set. ein below overtan.
overdo Identification, Tapers. All Passports or persons, with certain "exceptions, whom in, below overlow,
11 in below overdo** remain in the Colony for more than dift. 1 in below oralow. 7 days are required to Register them f. 10 in Faire are
Tak ft 71. fo. below QFYTHON) selves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1816, Forma el 17 ft. 7 in below overflow, of Registration giving the articulats
1-6 1a, below-amzd required may be obtained at the G.P.O. and at all Police Stations
The Fasalty for non compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.
THE SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED.
LOST SCRIP.
NOT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 116 SCRIP for the following Ordinary Shares in the above Company are alleged to hava bean LOST: NO. 27326 to 27976 registered in the name of JOHN PATERSON.(deceased) lato of Prisca'r Buildings, No. 1, Des Vospx Bond, Hongkong
Application has been made to the Company for a duplicate certificata, and should no objection be lodged with the Secretary within thirty-one days from date hereof the application will be complied with
By Order of the Board,
E. BURROWS, Secretary,
| Jordi 4 Kicking Bord,
Shanghai, March 27, 1919.
BRIDGE" "SCORERS.
In Blocks of 50 SHEETS. 30 centa each) For for One Dollar,
*Obtainchie at v
The China MAIG LTD.
Wyndham Biroot..
Fortalta, 30 ft. 13.18 ft. 1 in below ovasion,"
delat ovale, maman!
Tytan Brewash_women.
FLYBACZ ZE MIZAIONE AND DESĪVALS OF DALLOW!
1913,
19.47
Tytan Zaboravelata
#viam Tak
Wei Chang
Foka
Total
51
5.52
7.09
23:04
481.11
401.03
Consumption of water in the City and Hill District in milions and decirials of gallons during the month of February.
Comption
151.40-8 “Datimated popeletion ... 10,900 14:00
communption par hond ↑
1913.
Constant supply in all districts during February of both 1918 & 1918
1910:
"KOWLOON WATER WORKS LIVEL. Egion Gravite ( 10ft, Rin, below 35.1in buen
נעד י"ז -
verdowolow STORAGE IN MILTOYS ANDƐDROIMALS OF D'ARRAJE
1918.
10247
Kovation
Beserratymas |
Consumptional water in Kowloon in millions and decimals of gallons during the month of February
tara
Eethunted population 21,30 101, 200 Consumption par bod 12.0
The Government Analyst's reports show. Khat the water is of excellgut quality. 1. Public Works Deportaject.
Water Authority.
RUB IT IN
good trany peoplethink theumatizm cannot be cured withousaking mauscous medicine. Chamberlain's Pain Bale massaged thoroughly into the skin. has cured far more rheumatism than any internal,ramedy in existence and trives. relief quicker. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers
PORTLAND CEMENT.
*In Casks of 374 the nat
In Bags of 250 lbs. hetz
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
GENERAL MANAGERS
ZENOBIA PERFUMERY
Lily of the Valley, Carnation, “. Rose Supreme, Sweet Pea, Purple Heather, &c.
Zenobia Eau de Cologne.
Hair Brushes, Shaving Brushes, Ladies Combs.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
UTELEPHONEY 203. 1. He bura.
Ladab intel THO
af low and her not rest UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS
Most ap-to-date and Cheapest House Bony
永安有限公司
HonseTM in Hongkong. Address DES VEUX ROAD DONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL.
Telephone Nos. 196 db 199 Dimas S
WE SPECIALISE IN ALL KINDS OF
WOOLLENS
and particularly is
INDICO SERGES WORSTEDS.
SPORTING TWEEDS COATINGS.
SCOTCH SUITINGS, SCOT
ALSO
LADIES' COSTUME CLOTHS,
VICUNAS, & TROPICAL SUITINGS,
Half pinem and pieces, ·
STEWART BROS. & CO.,
¿Home & Export: Weallen Manufacturers
and Merchants. WHATAPARGLASGOW, SCOTLAND.