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G. P. LAMMERT.
AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER
AND SURVEYOR.
-Public Auctions-"
THE Undersigned has received Instruc
ON
actions
WEDNESDAY, Sept 10, 1819. commencing at 2:30 pm..
this Salas Rooms, Daddell Street
A Quantity of
Valuable Household Furniture. Comprising:-
Teak batstard with bevelled mirror. 'Drawing room suites, Leather covered couch, numchairs and chairs, Lady's desks, Bookcase, Electric ceiling fans and table lamps, Carpets, Pictures and Engravings, Brass and Bronze grua. wente,
ete, etc..
Teak si-l board with bevellet mirror, teak dining tables and chairs, Dinner waggona, Glay cabinets, tea tables, Dinner and Desert services, Glass and .Cutlery ware,
etc.. ete:
Double, bras mounted iron bedsteads, Teak wanirobes, bedsteads,
Chests of drawers; pesaing luble with
bevelled mirror, Marble top wasbatanel, etc., ecc..
Alsa
A few pieses of Blackwod ware.
And
1 Grand Piano by "Jahn Breulwood
& Son
1 Cottage Piano by W. Robinson
&CC"
(in fine condition!
1-Remington Typewriter No. 10:
1 Oliver Typewriter No. 3.
And
1 12 Bore Double Burrelier Gun, by
Wilkinson, Loaden, with Leather
case
Term-Cash on delivery.
Catalogues will be issued.
On view from Tuesday the 9th inst. GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Hongkong
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Auctioneer.
ber 4, 1919.
INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE
WING to the illness of Miss O'SULLIVAN the Wedding which wa alvertised to take place.
been yesterday, September 7, bas POSTPONED antik the following
SUNDAY, September 14, at the same time and place.
Hongkong, September 5, 1919.
MUSIC LESSONS.
DE DANESBERC will resume
PROP Leasons this month. Hongkong, September 6, 1919
DOLLAR ACADEMY, ECOTLAND.
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AND
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Survivors of the sailing ship The purity and quality of our milk
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Beware of adulterated and impurecently in the South Pacific some 1,600 miles off the port of Antofagasta, tell a story of shipwreck and suffer ing which might have faller from the lips of the Ancient Mariner bim self. The following account is the story as it was obtained from Antonio Gonzalez, a Spanish sailor, and one of the surviving members of the crew of the ul-fated vessel. So weak was he, after having spent more than a blood and juices of the meat: TheVarucha" in charge of the wharf
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month in an open boat, that it was with the greatest difficulty that he could tell his story.
A MONTH IN AN OPEN 23rd Jaime Sandoval, one of the crew died. On Christmas Day the Oa supply of biscuits gave out. December 28 another member of the crew, Manual Arevalo died, only On New six survivors remaining. Year's Eve the last drop of fresh water was consumed. Three days later, having been entirely without Fa" was brought into Singapore from food and water, and without strength Rhio early on Sunday morning (Aug. to govern the course of the boat they were swept by a wave which nearly 24) and berthed at the East Wharf sank the small craft but which prior to entering dock for overhaul- was made across to the neighbouring brought them some relief in the 18. Quite an interesting little trip shape of a fsh. This was torn apart Dutch territory, aboard of the by the famished men who sucked the Singapore Harbour Board's tug following day another fish was caught and consumed in a similar superintendent, Capt. W. Chas manner. partly allaying the terrible Edwards, the official party including The "Euskalduna left Callao on the thirst of the men. They did not feel Mr. F. Y. Blair, on behalf of the Engineer Lieutenant W.N. Masterton, 24th of October last, in ballast, for hungry, according to Gonzalez. On British Ministry of Shipping, and
R.N.R., representing R.D.,
the Eten, with the skipper Salvador January 1, after great suffering, NEW SEASON SEEDS Lumbreras as captain and Fructuoso another sailor, Miguel Vargas, died Singapore port authorities, as well as Gonzalez as pilot. The vessel was He wished to leave some message, apparently in a deplorable state of but his voice was so weak that his Capt. Groom, of the Freiburg and repair and was both leaky and old. words could not be heard. Daily the officers and engineers to ban the At Eter 14,500 sacks of sugar desperation of the survivors increas. ship. The "Varunha" left Singapore were loaded for Buenos Ayres. ed; at times they rinsed their mouths at 4 a.m. on Saturday and made a the "Chow Fa" over at 1.30 and leav The captain and pilot of the with salt water or consumed the good voyage across to Rhio taking ship resigned their positions be small marine growths which bad aping for the return journey soon after fore the Euskalduna sailed, con peared on the sides of the boat: 4.30 p.m. Another quick passage sidering the vessel unseaworthy, and "Shivering in the dampness and cold were replaced by Otto Moerder, a at night and scorched by the burring was made across and the "Chow Fa German, as captain, and Rask Blork, sun during the day we continued on reached Singapore just as the heavy on Sunday morning, and was taken a Dane, as pilot. Owing to the our Calvary," said Gonzalez. Fish rainstorm burst about four o'clock Insistent demands of the owners that which hovered about the boat, and alongside the East Wharf-the whole the ship be sent out, and in view of which they managed to capture from proceeding being accomplished within the fact that the pumps were suppos time to time, saved them. But this 24 hours, an operation, with which ed to be in excellent order, the voyage way of getting sustenance. was finally undertaken, though the increasingly difficult owing
They responsibility of those who cleared their growing weakness.
23. the vessel is yet to be adjusted.. On the remained in this state until the 13th ORDER essas uber the "Euskaldung" January, when the wind and tide sailed from Eten and the voyage pro- carried them within sight of land. ceeded without incident up to the The entire day was passed by the 29th: when she began to take water men in an agony of hope and fear.
of the captain's boat is, if anything, in an alarming manner. It became Late in the afternoon they made out 6. The story of the two survivors necessary to work the pumps day and a balaa" under sal. The pilot more terrible than the experiences night, and on Dec. 3 the captain gave fired two shots from his revolver, orders to throw part of the cargo but this was not heard by the crew recounted by the survivors of the overboard. All efforts to save the of the balsa. Only after some lapse pilot's boat. One of their number, vessel were, however, fruitless. The of time were they able to attract the Jose Sandoval, in a state of delirium, pumps broke down, and the captain attention of those on board the offered to sacrifice his own Sie rather finally gave, orders to make ready the fishing boat. As the survivors of than continue to witness the suffer a knife be cut pieces of flesh out of small boats in an efort to reach the the Euskalduna" were being taken ings of his companions. Grabbing coast. Shortly after 6 o'clock on the on board another member of the his own body and threw them to the
was. Joseph morning of the 7th December the Buccumbed. This crew abandoned the ship, 100 Garnier, said to have been an others, so that they might have i od, miles off Antofagasta. The captain American sailor. The next day He died shortly afterwards from logs and nie men took one boat, taking Gonzalez and his companions were of blood. According to the story was eaten, the blood with them a sack of biscuits, two taken ashore by the fishermen, bay. told by by the survivors, the flesh of hams and a barrel of water: The ing bent accorded every hospitality Sandoval
the terrible thirst, which devoured. other boat was in charge of the pilot by their rescuers and the people of serving in some measure to satisfy them. The captain, ill with a raging with seven men. A sack of biscuits, the port.
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The "Roon" left Tjilatjap on Aug.
on, January point known as the Mal Paso, near Reventazon, at 9 am
a barrel of water, four tins of spinon THE CAPTAIN'S BOAT. two of sardines and six ting of pea A few days before the rescis of fever, implored his crew to give him ches being placed on board. On the the survivors from the pilot's boat a fruit and water. He died finally on 7th, 8th and 9th of December the fisherman from Schura encountered January 2 off the islands of Lobos two boatloads of upwrecked daring the captain's boat, which had also Afuera. The other six men; died e made good progress towards the been carried by the Humboldt Cur thereafter a few days apart. When MUMEYA coast, towing and with the aid of rent and by the winds northward the two survivors finally reached fears made out of old bedspreads from Antofagasta until it had drifted shore at the Mal Paso they fell in One the 10th, However, heavy seas in towards the coast line of por with a number of young ruffians, were running, the mast of the pilot's thern Peru. Of the ten men who who, instead of rendering then aldi boats, cared away and started in this boat only two sur robbed them of the chronometer, the boats became separated, vived, the captain and seven others sextant, ship's log and other do of the having succumbed as a result of excuments which they had managed Continuing his, barrativ
faderman found them, gave fate of the pilot
Gonzalez Disure and starvation. The faberto save. Afew hours later, however.
Who found 28th
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1919
NOTICES.
G. FALCONER & CO., LTD. WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.
Hotel Mansions.
Agents for:—ADMIRALTY CHARTS,
ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, BENSON'S ENGLISH WATCHES,
ENGLISH SILVERWARE, direct from Manufacturers, High Class English Jewellery,
THE HING WAH PASTE MFG. CO., LD.
HELD UVVICE: Nos. 47 and 43, Connaught Road Central, Hongkong, Tal No. 1939). J. 2940-
TRADE MARK.
We have now a large stock of fresh and superior Macaroni, Paste Stars, Egg-noodles, Vermicelli and all kinds of Soup stuffs, all produced from Flour of Best Quality, sold nt. very reasonable prices.
Large quantities have been exported to various imperant cities in the World.
Terms moderate, especially for Agencies Order executed promptly,
Inspection and Enquiries are cordially solicited.
HOTELS AND CAFES.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD,
Operating:-
THE HONGKONG HOTEL. THE REPULSE BAY HOTEL
(opening in the Summer of 1919) THE HOTEL MANSIONS
Office premises)
The leading Hotel in the Far East. The coming seaside resort of South
China.
The beadquarters of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, and the leading American business conceris..
The Hotel Company having recently extended their old storage plant and instituted motor transportation, ara specialising in outside catering such as banquets, dances, plonics, etc, and are prepared to supply all necessary equipment, decorations, furnishings, and magic.
Quotations insy be obtained on application at the Rotal Main Oics, or representative will call on communicating with
Telephone No. 453, Catering Department. Telephone No. 1873, Manager.
J. H. TAGGART, Manasın.
THE PEAK HOTEL.
1,500 Feet above Sea Level.
15 Minutes from Landing Stage. Under the Management of—
Mrs. BLAIR.
KING EDWARD HOTEL
CENTRAL, LOCATION
LL BLECTRIC TRAMS Pass Entrance Electris Lita, Fans and Lighting
A Fatopian Baths and Sanitary Fitting, Hot and Cold Walt System throughout. Best of Food and Service.
Telephone 373. Telegraphio Addra ViUTOBIâ.
J. WITORELL, Manager.
PALACE HOTEL
KOWLOON.
(Two minutes from Star Ferry).
Kocently renovated and refurnished, electric light and fans throughout and entirely avier now management. Cuirias under the pondrial per vision of the proprietor, Bar and Billiard Booms. Terms moderata Bpesial terms to Iamilies on application to
Telephone K 3. Telegraphio Add: "PALACE”
"J. HL OXEEREZ, Proprietor.
CARLTON HOTEL.
(THE ONLY AMERICAN HONS IN THE COLONT.)
10% HOUSE STRNET,"
Under American Management Nice and quiet yet only a few plantes walk from the Banks and Central District. Bedrocis Excellens Cuisine, scrupulously clean, Moderate Terms. Monthly and Family Eats appllostion to the Proprietress. Launches meet Passager Boats.
M. F. E CAMERON. Telegraphic Address "CARLTON.""
THE ALEXANDRA CAFE
(OFEN TILL MIDNIGHT.)
Noted for:
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TOES AND ICED DRINKS.
CAKES AND PASTRIES.
Dinner and Picnic Parties catered for.
A European Café under European Supervision." Tel. 909.
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