WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1919.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEESS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
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General Auctioneers, Share, Coal wad General Produce Brokers and Commission Agents.
“PROPRIETORS . *To-Kwa-Wan". Coal Sterngs.
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Onder and Bentley's
4th Editions. Telegraphlo. Code.
· Tilsgraphic Addrım #ETEJON HONGKONG..
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-
PUBLIC AUCTION,
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGES
>
OF
21
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD)
PROPERTY
Situate at VICTORIA, IN THE COLONY OF HONGXONG.
TO BE SOLD"
ON
MONDAY,
The 28th day of April, 1919, at 9 o'clock afternoon
in Three Lots ...
BY
MR, GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, at bis Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.
THE PROPERTY CONSISTS OF
THE CHINA MAIL.
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
125 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS,] $1. PREPAID, Every additional 5 words à Conts.
WANTED.
WANTED For The CHINESE ENGLISH SCHOOL of JAVA, TWO RESIDENTIAL MASTERS. Salary (Senior Local) 110 guilders rising 15 annually. Fred quarter, food, etc. Free passage. Applicants must be Chinese, and accustomed to Sports Apply with testimonials up-to-dats to TUAN GURU, c/o " CHINA MAIL
WANTED.
ANTED.-A" RELIABLE and
NOTICES.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 19th April to the 25th April, both days
Inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE
General Manager. Hongkong, April 11, 1919."
BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
GOLD PRODUCTION.
With the British Empire and tha United Sta.es each paying very mark ed attention to the present serious position of the gold-producing in dustry, and with these two contries between them controlling the greater portion of the world's output, est- rates of production for, the past year will probably be followed with mare than usual interest...
The following official figures have been published up to the present of gold outputs für the year 1918. In presenting them in The Economist, the figures for 1916 and 1917 are given for comparison. The output of gold in the United States for 1918 is the smallest for 20 years. It will be observed that, in spite of war conditions, the scarcity of labour, and the low purchasing power of gold. the production in British Columbia
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVE the for 1918 and 1917 increased
TRANSFER BOOKS of
Let 1-All that piece or parcel of WANXPERIENCED MASTER for Company will be CLOSED from the
at Victoria in the ground situate Colony of Hongkong and registered is the land Office as R. P. of Sec. R. of THE Undersigned have received la.Inland Lot No 757 together with the structions to sell by Puble Auction, messages and buildings thereon known as No. 18 Hing Hot Road held for the residus of a term of 999 years from the 7th day of January, 1862. Are 2,168' 5" square feat or there- about. Proportion of Crown Rent $12.61..
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCKENED)
on
THURSDAY,
April 17, 1919, at 10.30a.m. at No. 5 Aimai Villas, Kowloon, (corner of Austin Avenue and Kimberley Road),
THE" Valuable Household Furniture, &C
&c.
therein contained. Comprising:- Upholstered Armchairs and Sofa, Blickwood Chairs and Standis, Oil Paintings and Engraving, Curtains, &c., Dining Room Furniture, Glass and Crockery Ware, Double and Single Brasa-mounted Bedateals, Wardrobes, Toilet Table and Washstands Campbor wood Chest of Drawers, Bath Room and Kitchen Utensils,
Also
Fiano by Challer & Sons, Laadon ia good condition, Electric Fan, Croquet Set, Singer's Hand Sewing Machine and Pot Plants.
(Full Farticulars from Catalogue).
On view day of sale."
Torms --Cash,
M
HUGHES &HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, April 10, 1919.
"
(TO ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
03
THURSDAY ̧---
April 24, 1919, at 2.30 p.m., st.in No. 2 Ormshy Vülas, 39 Grazville
Road, Kowloon,
THE
Valuable Household Furnituro,
kc..
&c.,
therein contained.
Comprising:--
Tenk Hallstands," Side Table, Baro- meter, e., Chesterfield Sola cad Arm- chairs, Blackwood Stands and Tables, carpets and rags, Pictures, a number of Chinese and Japanese Vases, curios, &c., Dining Room Furniture, Bookcases, including bigt back chairs made by Wm. Powell and practically, new, eroo! kery, Class ware, Ke, 3-hattle tantalus by Mappin and Webb, Double and Single Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables. Washstands" and chest-of- handsomely drawers, &c, and one carved teak wood clothes press, Shang hai baths, porcelain lavatory basins, Dover stove and Utensils,
Also
esndition), Electric fittings, Boiler, Fot. Piano by Robinson Piano Co." (good Plante, Stone Roiler and one lady's side saddle.
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue), On view day of sale. Terms:-Carb,
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. -Hongkong, April 10, 1919.
THE Undersigned have received in- Tudor from the CHEST GOVERNMENT SALT REVENUE
to sell by Public Auction,
00
FRIDAY,
DEPT
April 25, 1919, at 12 noon, st
Yaomati, Break Water,
The Steam Vesel
"KUNG CHING
HULL-Teakwood. Length-126 feet. Bea-18 Feet, Draft 8 feet 6 inches. ENGINES Two sets of compound surface condensing engine, with cylin der 11 in, by 22 in. by 14 in, stroke, Separata condensora. ---
Line All That piece or parent of ground situato at Victoria aforesaid and registered in the Land Office as Sabrection 9 of Sec. R of Inland Los No. 767 together with the messuage! and buildings thereon known as No. 19 Hing Hob Road held for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 7th day uf January, 1862. Arch 2,271' 1" square feet or thereabouts Proportion of Crown Rent $10.2.
Lot 3-All that piece or parcel of ground situate at Victoria aforesaid and registered in the Land Office as Subsection 8 of See R of Idland Let
a British vessel trading to Hongkong Good record essential. Also A CHIEF ENGINEER for the same stanmer. Apply in writing stating prorious record and experience are of Poat Office Box No. 218.
TO LET.
TO LET No. 109 The Peak, S ROOMED HOUSE at the Peak Apply to PERCY SMITH, SETH &
FEELING.
TO LET,
LET. DERRINGTON No. 8 Poak Road, Furnished, from lat June, & Rooms and 2 Tennis Courts. Apply to LINSTEAD & DIVIS
No. 757 together with the messuages A
No. 20 and buildings thereos known as Hing Hon Road held for the residue of a term of 999 year from the 7th day ef January 1889. Ares 2331' 1" quare feet or thereabouts Proportion of Crown Rent $10.95.
For further particulars and condi- tons of sale apply to:-
LO AND LO Aldra Building, Solicitors for the Mortgages
or to
MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer,
'Duçdell Street. Hongkong, April 1, 1919.
TAIYO & CO."
(JAPANESE) FOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORKS.. No, Wyrm N-
FOR SALE.
(FOR ADCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), At their Sales Rooms, No. 9,- Des Voeux Road, Corcer of Ice House 'Street,
Motor Yacht "IRINT", Built 1915 revertly thoroughly over
hauled painted and vanished. Length
35 Ecut
7 Beatn Draft
Motor "Scripps" heary duty 14 H.P. Cabin enlarged to scat 6 passengers Lavatory, Ice box, Electric light, &c., Engine room-Telegraph, lampe, new dc. including Extra large Battery for Electric light sets steering gear awnings, sails, electric horn, ventilators, ifebuoy, tanks, te, &c.
For further particulars apply to the Undersigned.
TEMA:-Cih
+
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 25, 1919,
THE Underdged have received, Truchions to tell
TO LET.
FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., ETD, Alexandra Buildings. Hoogkong, March 12, 1919.
TO LET.
New Houses in Nathan Road, Kowloon, No. 10 Ground and First Fl !!
No. 12 Ground, First & Serond Floors No. 14
Ground and Fine Floors
Nc. 15
Ground Floor,.
New Hovacs in Mody Road, Kowloon,
No. 9
First Floor
and the
Ground Fleora in
Nos. 4, 10 & 12.
Light and Airy. Electric Light & Boll installation, excellent sanitary fit- tings and arrangements including. Betha Water Closets. Enamelled
(European Style.)
Terms moderate Apply to- LAI HIN MAN,
Manager.
Tong Wa Building Agency, No. 434 Queen's Road East, Hongkong.
or
No. 10 Nathan Road, Kowicon..
TO LET....
19th April to the 95th April, both days inclusive
By Order of the Board,
C MONTAGUE EDE,”
General Manager Hongkong, April 11, 1919.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
可
THE 'Steamship
"CHAKSANO, having" arrived from the abure ports, Consigners of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being loaded ab their risk into the basardoas and/or is hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Goeds not cleared by the 1st ist.. at Noon, will be subject to rent.
All broken, "chafod" and damaged pack ages are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined. Claime against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not. be recognized."
No Fire lusurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., L.,
Agenta.
Kung, April 14, 1919.
1916.
1917.
· 1918.
United States Rhodesia 3,895,311 3,495,391 2,652,250 West Africa 1,615,306 1,529,977 1,333,553 Transvaal...39,485,934 38,323,971 35,768,688
of
America...18,518,060 18,750,140 13,008,700
British
Columbia. 565,649 651.444
64,080,260 60.750,873 54,269,227
B16.036
Taking as a basis these
returns issued
up to the present, a decrease of 10.6] percent, upon the figures for 1917 is shown, and after making allowance for a reduced Russian output. it is estimated that the total world's pro- duction of gold for 1918 will be round about £72,000,000,
THE REAL ENGLAND,
k
"It would be a fascinating task to plan a tour with the object of giving to soldiers from the United States or the Dominions a true and lasting im pression of England and its people," says a writer in the Nation.
On such a tour it would be unfair to exclude the great industrial towns, but if I were guide, I would see to it that urban England was not repre sented only by London or London by Whitehall and Belgravia and the suburbs,
"In London. I would lead the way courts and gardens of the Temple or such relies of quieter, more slow- going times as Cowley Street and the -house of Dr. Johnson in Gough Square.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGA: And I would visit the solid stone-
TION CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From CALCUTTA, PENANG & SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship THE
built towns of the north-Leeds and Newcastle-on-Tyne, perhaps, for choice and see the unsleeping toil of the
Black Country by the glow of the furnace fires at might. Of sea-faring England, Ply- month and old Portsmouth should be the types; but smaller places would not be neglected -Whithy and Penzance, for instance, and, as ex- amples of fishing villages, Staithes, Clovelly, and Polperro.
"KWONGSANG,” having arrived from the show ports, Consignees of Cargo by bar are heehy in. I should not hesitate to spend a formed tab all Goods are being laded a great deal of time in rural Eng. their riscinto the hazardous and extraland; and pilgrimages to Cathedral TO BE LET-On Lease, Furnished, hazardous Godowns of the Honghes and cities would take up most of the for six month, Victoria, BC, Kowloon Wharf and Godown Compang, remainder. After all, the foundations nation of village people. Throughout High cises, modern, stone built reni-Limited, whence and/or from the marves, of the British Empire were laid by a denta; has six bedrooms, drawing and delivery may be obtained.
the greater part of English history Goods not cleared by the 21st inst the majority of Englishmen have dining rooms, library, two kitchens and
at noon, will be subject to rent.
lived in villages and have had their All broken, chafed and dainagogack first schooling for social life in the gentlemen, bot water hanted Aboutages are to be left in the Godownswhere intirnate relations which obtain be pantry, etc, two bathrooms and toileta, extra cloakroom", and lavatory for six acres of pleasure and kitchen gut they will be examined. Claims ainst tween man and man in the bustling dens, conservatory and green house, the steamar must be presented thir lawn tennis ground, plenty of shade the of arrival otherwise they will seclusion of the countryside. And trees, fine 'sea view, closs to golf links. not be recognized.
Garage and well built summer house No Fire Insurance will be effectedy us with open fireplace. Very suitable for in any case whatever.
a school or play room. Electric light- ing and gas machine city water Iaid on and sewerage. It all, one of the most complete and beautiful residences laever put on the market in the west. The grounds could not be duplicated without many years d hard work and large expense. Rent 3200 a month. Gardener extra, Apply to the ROYAL TRUST COMPANY, VICTORIA, B.C.
their Sales. Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street- One complete set Engines and Beller in good working order, DESCRIPTION:
Sat of Compound Engines, 16 x 33, by 24 stroke,
Boiler, 12 x 10, working pressure 120 lbs on Veritas survey,
To be sold in one lot, together with Engine Seat, Shafts and Propeller and all piping de connected with the above mentioned Engines and Boiler.
Also
Aachers and Chains, Wooden Mast,
And
2 Navigating Compacaca,
At preanst stored at Kwong Tung BOILER Ono cylindrical, multi. Cheong's shipyard, e tabular, marine type boiler. Length
NOTICE
LL PERSONB with the exception
of those of Chiness races, desiring to
by
Bills of Lading will be counterged
JARDINE, MATHESON & COLD
General Managers. Hongkong April 15, 1919..
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVGA- TION CO., LTD. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
From PENANG and SINGAPRE THE Steamship
NAMSANG,"
Leave the Colony should apply in baving arrived from the above person between the hours of BM to
where can you get a better idea of the enduring and fundamental qualities of the English people-its love of peace, its steadiness, its power of consecrating the labour of generation opon generation to the fulfilment of noble purposes-than in the Cathedral towns say, "Canter. bury, Wells, and Scuthwell! The impression you get there can be re- inforced in the villages! A typical village church shows the same quiet courage, the same persistence.
"In a tour of the kind I have im Aagined neither the village, churches nor the great country houses should make me neglect the country towns. I would spend a night, I think, in one of those red, wide-streeted, happy. fooking little towns which seem al- ways so typically. English-Mari- borough, perhaps, or Amersham, or Henley-in-Arden. I would take care that the soldiers from overseas should see the differences which dis tinguish the various shires and some times give quite a tiny district a charming individuality.
1 FM and 2 F.M. 4o 4P.M. daily at the Consignees of Cargo by her are beby FASS OFFICE Post Office Building. informed that all Goods are being lied Applicants will be required to produce at their risk into the hazardous for Passports or identilestion papers All extra hardous Godowns of the lug parsons, with certain exceptions, who remain in the Colony for more than keng and Kowloon Wharf and Gowa 7 days are required to Register them-Co., Ltd. whenga, and/or fronthe salves under the REGISTRATION of
Inspecting orders and further parti PERSONS ORDINANCE 1918. Formal Wharves, delivery may be obtained
10 feet, & inches. Diameter 10 feet culars may be had from the undersign Qinch,
Working pressure 130 lbs, per aquars
Terms Cab
inch.
Inspecting orders and farther parti culars may be had from the under signed.
A lanch will leave Blake Pierat 11.30 am. day of sale to convey intend Ing purchasers.
Terms
Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong April 12, 1913.
EUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, February 21, 1919.
WANTED TO PURCHASE
Captain LORING, RA" one time station-
PICTURES painted
ed here."
COHES & HOUGH
of Registration giving the particulars required may be obtained at the G.F.D. and at all Police Stations.
The Farisity for non compliance is a finé pot exceeding $50.
BRIDGE SCORERS.
In Blocks of 60 BELEETS. BO cents pol Your for One Dollar.
CHINA, MAIL, L,
Fedham Broot,
Goods not cleared by 22nd inat, NIGHT-TIME IS THE RIGHT
at noon will be subject to rent, M
All broken, ebafed and damagedek
TIME
PINKETTES
ages are to be left, in the Gods, to take Finkestas, the gentle little lain- where they will be exared tives Their good affects are experienced next mording, and without griping or Cision against the Steamer st
purging. be presented within 10 days of aral otherwise they will not be recoghai
No Fire Insurance will be effectby Es in day case whatever
Bill of Lading will be countersignby JARDINE, MATHESON & CO General Managers. Bengkong, April 15, 1919.
Costed
dispel constipation, cure. biliousness, sick hondaches, liverinbness, tongbe, fuel breath. Obtalcable from dealers everywhere, or at 60 cents the val from The Dr. Williams Medicine Case Schuen Road, Shangbai.
NOTICES:
THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO., LTD,
(Incorporated in England.)
Being Agents for the above: COMPANY, wo are propiced to issue POLICIES, against FIRE, MARINE LIFE and MUTOR ACCIDENT: 14.
For furiber partienlais, piensa apply tolı--
--UNION TRADING COMPANY, Prince's Building.
CARS on HIRE
General Agents.
Experienced Chamrours
part Mechanics,
A Large Number of New and Comfortable Cars
Always in Readiness.
MERCURY GARAGE CO.,
50–61. Doe Yames Bond Central.
Phone 977 & 2599
Arrangemente
for Special
Occasions
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
fa Casks of 375 lbs- net.
In Bags of 250 lbs. net.
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.
TELEPHONE 208.
HONGKONG TAILORING CO.
LADIES' and GENTS' TAILORS, DRESS-MAKERS MILLINERS and DRAPERS, &c.
New and up-to-date Materials in Stock.
No. 1 c, D'ÁGUILAR STREET, CENTRAL,
TELEPHONE No. 2880.
HONGKONG.
Automotive Products Corporation
This advertisement will be of interest to buyers of American made automobiles, lorries and agricultural tractors, and their parts and accessories.
The Automotive Products Corporation of New York, U. S. Ag is owned and managed by men of reputation and experience in both the export and automotive industries. It is an organization which is an exclusive representative of American makers of a diversided line of automotive pro- ducts. These have been chosen with great care as repre- senting, first, responsibility and merit; second, commercial value based on comparison with other products ca similar nature. They include automobiles, lorries and tractors of all types, automobile accessories and parts, agricultural machinery for tractors, motor driven industrial trucks for railrpad, dock and factory use and farm lighting plants. The line is so complete and diversified that it is impossible to describe it in this space. Hence correspon dence is invited
Unlike many American export houses, AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION is one which is interested in. the buyer's welfare after the product leaves the shores of the United States.
The Automotive Products Corporation Woolworth Building New York, U.S.A
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