TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1820.
Hughes & Hough
ibertoxand 19 TER GOVERNMENT.)
Comerni Auctioneers Share, deal and General Pradzes Brokers and Vecsmkunden, Agents.
PROPRIETORS
*+Kwa+Wan" Doal Storage.
Codes: moč Bentley's
áo x 4, 4th à. 7th Editions.
A. 1 Telegraphic Code.
Biographis Adūru. 'MOULLION." HÖFELONG:
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-
Ponios Ponies!
Ponies:
PUBLIC BOUP.
Tuicas to sell by Pablic Boup
WE Undersigned have received In-
On
WEDNESDAY,
ka 18th February, 1920, 4: 2-p.m
at the Fountain, opposite the City Hall,
A large number of well-known RACE PONIES
(Full Farticulars from Catalogus).
Terms -Onah.
HUGHEN & HOUGH,
Atecientero.
cong, Fabrancy 9, 1930.
Endersigned have received in- termotions to sell by Public Are
tina,
(100 4000UNT OF THE CONCERNED),
00
WEDNESDAY, Fruary 15, 1920, 21 10.30 ..,
at their Bales Rooms, No: 8, Dar
Voeux Road, Corner of
Les Hens Street,
LUNCHY
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Removed to Sales Rooms for Convenience of Sale.
Also
Two Sewing Machines, Cabinet gramophone & Two Pianos, T--Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 13, 1920.
(FOR LOCOUNT OF WILL SONGAKAD»), ON
THURSDAY February 19, 1920, ̋ 10.30 am,"at No. 18 Knutsford Terrace, Top Flat, THI
Vainablo Household Furniture, therain wziaized. comprising :-
Famed Teakwood Hallstand and Dinning Room Furniture, Morseco Chesterfeld Sela Leather-covered
and Armchairs, Pictures. Ornaments, and Sundry Blackwood Furniture, large and small Teakwood Bed- steads, Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, cc., Bed and Table Linen. Cutlery. and Plated Ware including large. Dinner Service complete, New Aluminium Cooking Utensils, Bath Roam Utensils,
C
Alme
don
Pat Plants, Electric Fittings, Singer's Sewing Machine, and one
Large Hall Clock.
all Particulars from Oxialogos).
T-Cant
HUGH & HOUGH, duetioneers.
Hooghong Tebruary 1, 1929.
FOR SALE.
OR SALE. At their Sales Rooms,
FOR
of House Street,
Two Vertical Steam Electric Light-
Generators, new. Engines in thorough good running order, Output 200 Ampe. 400 Volts. 16 Kilowats.
ing Sets, as follows.
Also
Spare armatures, Switch panels, and running Gear, Full particulars can be had from the undersigned.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Autiomers. “
A FORTY YEARS' TEST. HAMBERLAIN S Cough Remedy bad bean curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity, every year. What better recommendation is required 3 For sale by all Chemista and Storekeepers.
TAIYO & CO.
(JAPANESE)
BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER. We, sa, Wyndham St.
novia "vitaul
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
es WENDE 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID.
Each additional 5 words 4 Cents,
WANTED.
'TO LET.
Kowloom.
ANTED.-ASSISTANT SECRETO LET A SHOP in Nathan Rond. W
TARY for Hongkong branch, China Coast Officers Guild. Must
Humphreys Metal & Finance Co., Ltd., Almandes. Buildings,
be qualified marine officer. A liberal salary will be offered to suitable
MO LET:~ ROOMED FLAT top of man. Apply the Management Com Building, fully fauished mittee, 48 Peking Road, Shanghai.
from April 1st to October 31st 1920 For fail particulam apply is GuMAN & Co., LEK
FOR SALE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE CHINESE BAROMETER. "with stocks to take care of the Busi-
The bright weekly organ of the San Francisco Chamber 4 Commerce had these notes on Jan. 1
CHINA EXCHANGE
The annual humble of Shanghai and Chiga exchang in general is sche- duled this year for about February 19. To date the high point of Shanghai exchange has recorded isel checks at 1.70 with a weakening early in December and a consequent drop to
.53 about December 10.
Recent arrivals from Shanghat Pre diet a drop of some 40 points in ex change. basing their conclusions or years of experience in the Shanghai, excharige market. While it is pre dicted the Hongkong exchange will also drop, it is thought the move. Apply to The Hongkong Land immediate cause of the annual drop Realmation Ltd.
in exchange is the arrival of Chinese New Year and the heavy buying by the Chinese at that time.
A FIVE ROOMED Semi detached TO LET A GODOWY at Yaamat ment will not be so marked.
House known 25 BICTON" Plantation Read. No. 127, The Peak, area about 11,000 square feet with Tennis Court, aren about 43,000 square feet.
Apply -
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitors,"
WA
Prince's Building.
FOR
FOR SALE.
The
ness. For the layman it is interest- ing to know that cash transactions. in Shanghai, a month ago yielded $135. and $145- American currency for one hundred: Mexican dollars. In normal times the lowly Mexican dollar was. worth try cents. It is now worth
moss-three-times-as-much-
TRADE MARKS.. With the subject of trademark
piracy commanding the attention of
NOTICES
THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCH COMPANY, LIMITED, AND THE UNITED BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
FIRE, KARINE, LIFE and MOTOR ACCIDENT, For Eston and Particular appply to the General Agoni.
UNION TRADINO CO, Prions'-Bailding.
Americant business ment interested in GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
foreign fields, it is interesting to learn that China aftords sanit measure of protection to owners of trade-marks.
While the Chinese Government has never adopted specific regulations re- garding trade mark registration, ander A treaty negotiated with all the great powers it has arranged for the tem- 'porary registration of marks with the Commissioner of Custeras in Shang-
hat
According to information received by the Foreign Trade Department, the Chinese Government has indicated At the present time money is ex- that the trademark laws to be adopted OR SALE-Sveral lots of FURS tremely tight in Shanghal with an. must first secure the approval of Bri
Owner has no further need for almost complete cessation of the buy tish and American firms doing busi- them. In good condition. Apply Boxing of American goods. Fereign rest. ness in China. A great deal of cor- 1172/%CA MAIL"
dens in Shanghai are generally bug. respondence between the Government ing. American gold or other foreign and British and American Chambers credits rather than produiers. The of Commerce or this subject is al- The trademark law drop in exchange that has taken place ready recorded.
"WANTED.
TANTED-AN INSURANCE MAN for Fire Loss Adjuster's Office in Shanghai, one with hone experience preferred, good prospects for the right man. Communications treated as strictly confidental.
Apply stating experience and salary expected.
To L. MOORE & Co., LTD.
Fire Loss Adjusters,
SHANGHAI. -
The Negative FLAG
of the Naval Code.
-Say "NO" when offered IMITATIONS of Lea & Perrins' Sauce.
Lea Perrins
To distinguish the original and genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the many imitations, "see that the signature of LEA & PERRINS appears in White across the Red
Bottle.
label on every..
AUCE WOR
these marks.
American manufacturers are urged to register marks in China at the earliest possible date. Although the registration at the present time does not guarantee them absolute protec- tion, it will place them in a much better position than if they allowed their marks to femain unregistered.
in December is believed to be due to to be adopted will be practically the the arrival of Christmas. It is the same as the American one.
A great many trademarks have custom among the large. Chinese mer?" chants to observe our holidays to the already been registered by irrespon- extent of purchasing presents and Sible Chinese and foreign firms, and great spending money for foreigners in there will undoubtedly be s Chins.. It is believed, however, that many legal baries in China as eise exchange will go up again before the where regarding the ownership of. arrival of the Chinese New Year.
While high exchange on the Chi nese market is said to be due to ex- cessive buying of Chinese products by America and other foreign countries, this statement is only partly true. I is probably more true that there is not a sufficient amount of buying to furnish the Chinese with the neces-
There is an American company in sary money to buy foreign credits and there is therefore no equalization to Shanghai doing a registration busi- the upward trend of the silver market, ness for a fee of $25.00 for each trade In other words, the foreign coun- mark, which includes fees paid to the tries are not sending enough money Consulate and the Commissioner of into China to make money tree enough Customs. This agency requires the for exportation from China. The name of the company or corporation demand for American goods is not owning the trademark, the place of being met and will not be met until incorporation, the principal place of financial conditions improve Bank. business of the corporation or com. ers believe that the high level has pany, details as to the connection in already been arrived at and that the which the trademark is to be used, effect of releasing American silver Cuplicate printed facsimiles of the dollars which has already started will trademark, certified copies issued by be to deflate exchange. ~---
the United States Governmen: that the trademark is registered in this country, and a power of attorney con- veying authority to register trade- marks on behalf of the owners.
The effect of this, it is contended, will be seen following the Chinese New Year.
NEW UNION CLUB IN SHANGHAI. The Union Club of China, the
In times past, exchange has remain ed low from the New Year until about June, when it has commenced to climb, reaching high points from membership of which is composed of September to December In 1920 Americans, British and Chinese, was it is believed that the climb will be recently organized in Shanghai, much slower and not nearly so high. China, for the purpose of providing The effect of the increased amount of a meeting ground for business men silver in China "combined with the of the three nationalities. The need loosening up of money after the New for this club was due to the fact that Year will be more beneficial if the foreign clubs in Shanghai could not foreign firms in Shanghai are equipped admir Chinese to membership. While the club is social in nature, it will do much to foster closer acquaintance and a better understanding in business.
CROSSLEY
GAS ENGINES
and
SUCTION GAS PLANTS
The Highest Grade Gut Engines and Plants in. the World.
Crossley Engines and Suction Gas Plants are renowned throughout the world for their simplicity and reliability. The ex-. perience of 50 years is embodied in their design and construction, with the result that they can be relied upon for regularity of running for years, and do not require highly skilled attention. A native can
be trained for the work
Made in sizes from 10 to 260 B.H.P.
CROSSLEY BROTHERS, LTD.,
MANCHESTER,
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA
**ENGLAND.
ALEX. ROSS & Co.,
Des Voeux Road, HONG KONG.
CHINESE ARSENALS.
There are about 15 arsenals in the Republic of China controlled by the Government. The machinery in these plants is chiefly British, German and Danish. The Chinese managers in most cases were educated in Ger many.
A WARNING TO MOTHERS.
Never give a haby s sleeping draught, a soothing mixture, or an opisto of any kind whatever, except by the order of competent doctor who has seen the child. All those things are pois n, and they are moreover attarly needless, while the sleep they give is unhealthy, unnatural sed injurious.
In Baby's Own Tablets there is got one sum of "sleeping atait" Yet by their beneficial, healthy action they give refreshing sleep, sleep from which the child awakens bright and well
George Foote, of St. Thomas, Ontario, baby was troubled with diarrhea, was very restless and cross, and got bas very little sleep
I hardly know what to do with her. I got a bottle of Baby's Own Tablets and after using them she could sleep well and her bowels became rega- lar. I am much pleased with the Tablets and think them a fine medicine.
Baby's Own Tablets, the Canadian children's comedy are obtainable from chemists, or post free, 0 cents the vial, from Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 98 Szachten Road, Shanghai.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In@Cash of 375 Ibe set.
In Bags of 0. The net.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
GENERAL MANAGERS,
PHOTO SUPPLI§,
LONG HING & CO., Koda and Kodak Films, 8oo. ka.
DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY. No 174. Quand's Road: Central. HongKon
THINK
WHILE
YOU ARE
CHOOSING
It is just 19 1967
to buy the best braces as it is Ap ordinary pair of braces.
Just remember the "Shirley President" Braces, look for that pame. on the buckles, and
'bedily comfort is
yours.
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to your figure and becomes used to you.
Shirley President Braces serve the wearer. Guaranteed by the makers.”
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Established in 1876.
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BEWARE OF COLDS. V`HILDREN are much more likely to contract the con sgious diseases when they have colde. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consump tion are diseases that are often contracted when the child bass cold. That is why all medinal authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure of colds you will find wathing better than Chamberlain's Cough Bomedy. It can always be depended upanand is pleasant and sale to take For sale by all Obamista and
166, Des Voeux Road,
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