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THE CHINA MAIL.
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THE EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of EXCHANGE BUSINESS on. FRIDAY, the 12th instant, st·Í`P.M.
Borgkong. November 9, 1990.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
OST.-On the Sunday morning at the CYC a SMALL WHITE
ANNUAL BALL BITCH. "Auswers to the hame of "WIMPLE” · Finder rewarded.RACTICE DANCES in connection Apply Box 1235, c/o "CHINA MAIL:" | £ with the shore will take place at the City Hall from 5 z., to 7 P.. on TUESDAYS 9th, 16th and 23rd November.
TO LET.
LËT.—IMMEDIATE OCCUPA-
THON FEW THREE ROOM.
ED EUROPEAN FLATS IN "ORIENT BUILDINGS, CORONATION ROAD, KOWLOON. MODERATE RENTAL. -PUBLIC AUCTIONS-Apply 3 CAR CLARK, Architect and
Surveyor, 14, Queen's Road, Central
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THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public sec.
tion
(FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCIZNES).
DZI
FRIDAY,
November 12. 1920, at 12 2005 at their bales Rooms No 8. Des Voeur Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
Five pairs Carrier Pigeons with Cage.
Terms -Cathe
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong. November 9, 1920.
{FOR ACCOENT OF THE CONCERNED),
tro
FRIDAY,
*November 12, 1920, commencing at 2.30- pst their Sales Rodine No: 8, De Your Road, Commer of Ics House Street,
AN ASSORTMENT OF .... Chinese Porcelains, Curios,
Ery &c.
ita Including a variety of 5-colored and coloured Vases, Wall Flates, Table Screens, Bite and White Vases, and Incense Burners, Old Bronze and Brass Figures, Vases, .. Kakemonce, Las quered Ware, 1
Ivory, Agate and Crystal Ornaments.
The above stock recently arrived from the North and includes pieces from the Ming Kunghi, Kienluig and Towk- Tony Periods,
The bulk of which will be sold with- out reserve.
(Pall Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash,
Da view day of sale.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, November 1990.
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(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
CA
TUESDAY,
November 16, 1920, commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
WHITE GOODS, &..., 20.,
- Comprising :-
Pillow Cases, Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double
R.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
A
to sell by Public Action, For the Custodian of Enemy Property)
THE Cadersigned have received instrue-
OK
Dancing shoes must be worn.
T. W. HILL
Hon, Secretary, Hongkong. November 5, 1930,
INTERPORT CRICKET
DEAGUE.
·JOINING A NEW SHIP.
A NERVOUS JOB.
NAVAL OFFICER'S EXPERIENCES, -
'
A naval officer writes in the Daily Mail
MISSING HEIRESS:
A KOMANTIO STORY.
FORMER STABLE BOY'S ESTATES.
There is a romantic story behind the following advertisement in the Brooklyn Eagle--
At ten o'clock on fooday morning a taxicab unloaded me and my gear at the landing stage where the "R's” "Wanted to know the whereabouts boats called Dressed in frock coat of Elaine Barton, who formerly lived and carrying my sword, I had been at 1208, Fulton-street, then Macon- a target for all eyes on my journey street, about 18 years ago. Mother's from the station, through the little name Celestire."
port town, to the pier. They Elaine Barton is the daughter of don't often see naval officers, "all Celestine Elizabeth Miller, off dressed up." driving about the streets. Brooklyn, the woman whom the
In a few minutes the "R's" boat notorious "Lord Barrington" mar came in. My gear was quickly placried. When Barrington was sentenced ed on board, while I climbed down to life imprisonment for killing and into the stern-sheets.
robbing a man in St. Louis in 1905, Carry on, Sire" asked the smottie the mother obtained a situation as a of the boat.
servant. the daughter being adopted "Please," I replied.
|by an artist's family.
-
During the short journey off I pat Now all trace has been lost of both on my sword belt and sword and | mother and daugher. If alive. Elaine | arringed my gloves in the correct | is now 23 years of age. manner. It is a pervous job joining According to Major Hastings Sey a new ship, especially if one knows mour, the soliciter, the girl is being no one there. I had been some time sought for as the heiress to one of DANCE AT THE REPULSE BAY ashore doing Courses" and peace several estates which her father left
HOTEL
etiquette was rather strange to me.. in England. Scotland Yard testified, i
With a tinkle of-engine-room bells at the trial that Barrington was and a swish of the water as the boat I known to them as Barten, a swindler, went astern, we came alongside, and a stable boy of Tunbridge Wells. The officer of the watch was at the Barrington died in prison several
ago.
9.30 PM. SATURDAY, 13th Nov.
A DANCE has been arranged in A honour of the Interport Chicket teams to be held at the Repulse Bay Hotel, at 9.30 pm SATURUAY, November 13th. A limited number tickets, each including the cost of supper, can be obtained from the Hang- tong Hotel at $5,- per head." "Subscribers must provide their own transport, Special terms for the Eire Including Furniture, Bamboo Baskets, of Motor Cars ara cffered by the Hang
MONDAY, November 15, 1920, at 10.30 am
at The Basil Mission Compound, West Paint,
&c. &c.
Miscellaneous Goods,”
On view morning prior to sale,
Also
Several cases pump machinery, on view from Friday, 12th November, 1980.
Terme-Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioners.
THE Undarsigned have received instroc. tions to sell by Public Auction, (For Account of the Concerned),
TUESDAY,
November 16, 1920 at 2.30 pm
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice Horse Street,
Diamond" Light Weight Cycle, 1919 Model, Villiers Engine 3 HP Cylinder. Electric Lighting.
(la good running order). ferma --Caah,
Motor
Single
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
FARES FOR PUBLIC VEHICLES.
CHAIRS.
Quarter hour..
1-In Pictoria, with fuò Bearera.
10 cente
Half boar...
One hour,
Three hours,
some $6) Six hours,...mso 70 Day (6 am to 6p.z3.). -——~—$1.00
If the trip is extended beyond Victoria,
half fare extra.
:)
kong Hotel for a limited number of persons only, and application for these abould be made as early as possible at the Hotel's Hongkong Office.
INTERPORT CRICKET ENTER-
TAINMENT COMMITTEE. --`
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
ENTERTAINMENT TO INTERPORT CRICKET AND TENNIS TEAMS.
SATURDAY, 13th November, 1920.
THE Manzzemeat beg to amounce that the REPULSE BAY HOTEL is booked exclusively for the Ball and Supper to the Interport Cricket and connection with which an advertisement Tennis Teams on the above night, in
appears in this issue.
Ticket holders only will be ad- mittef of the evening in question.
Dianers will not be served to other than residents at Repulse Bay Hotel, owing to the flotel accommodation being taxed to its utmost capacity on this occasion.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
•
top of the gangway.
Come aboard to join, Sir,” I reported.
room while I tell the Commander."
"Good. Come along to the ward-
Quietly I followed him. There were only two or three officers there, but they greeted me joyfully..
"Cheerio! You're Clarkson, aren't you? You're relieving Arbuthnor Have a cocktail?”
years
TERASER AT THE KOHILA.
HONGKONG HOTEL
Nvemobor 10.
He W. A.AlexanderMr and Mrs C. C "Bit early, isn't it?" I suggested- Mr and Mrs. J. 5. Hedrick "Oh, special occasion. Must have
Mr and Mrs Horne
a strengthener. Quite good brand
our wine-steward here tuns out”
It certainly was and suited the case admirably.
After a five-minutes chat the officer
|
Anderson
MrJ. W., Andrews Miss Johann
Hr J. 8. Avlyard Mr EM. Joseph
י
ErY. Benjamin Mr R Jalian
| Mr and Mrs"G. H.Mr A. Keith
M. Bannerman Mr&Mr R. Kewley Ms Benzett Me and Mr G. of the watch put his head in. "Com- | Mr J. E. de Best Lauritsen mander wants to see you now, Clark-
champ
Capt. J. M. Lopis son. He's in his cabin. I'll take your and Ms C. 5.Capt. & Mrs Martic
HER. Bastion. Mr G. Ladin along"
·
The Commander greeted me cheeri ly and shook my hand.
"Glad to meet you," said he. "The Captain will want to see you soon. Your proper cabin's being painted (out; we've put you into a spare one for the moment. By the way, what was your last ship?”
Benson M-Men 6. Bisney Mr.F. P. Brady Mr H. de Bras Mr G. BreenATI Mr and Mrs H.
Brese
Mr T. P. Brown
and soo
P. Marks Dr O. Marriott Mr and Mrs EL M.
Kason J.MeJ. S. Mason
Mr.DMcMurray- Mrs. F. Mooney sad
Mr G. 5 Hall child
Brutton
Me F. R. Carroll Me P. D. Chyndler Mr F. Ceres
Me E J. Crowley
Mrs P. M. DarÊS
Mr and Mrs C. E.
Moritz
Mr and Mr W. J.
Nas
Mrs. J. Paterson Mr 8. S. Petry Mrs R. J Philips Mn 0. B. Powrie
I had dose there, how I liked it, and I told him, and he asked me what
so on. He is a popular man and I had an instinctive liking for him.
The Captain sent for me just before We A. D'Estes lunch He wanted to know what Ife &31rs Dachatran and child.
Me H. Diokyan was going to specialise in, so that Me W. W. Pastaisie C. P. Powris he could help me as much as possible. Mr and Mrs C. M.Miss E. Proper He is a quiet, good-tempered man
Mr J. A. Rabbit with a fine record behind him.
Me and His S. D.Mr and Mrs J. M.
Fedoroff
Rodwell
I felt rather lost at lunch. Every one was laughing and talking about something that had happened at the last port they had called at a few days before.
Ide
Engineer Captain Mr G. J. Radelph
15. P. Ferguson Mr and Mrs V. E.
H. R. Fielding *cott Mr and Mrs R. J.Capt. Fiqueland
Fitzera 'd
Mr. H. Smith Mr and Mrs JS-Mr V. Steenaby
Forgie
HL H. Stewart
mann
ENTERTAINMENT ID INTERPORT
After lunch Arbuthnot got hold of CRICKET AND TENNIS TEAMS. me and showed me round the ship-rs J. M. Goodeno Mr P. G. Sullivans
It is no child's play finding your way HER 4. Gowen Me and Mr O. P. SATURDAY, 13th November, 1920, about a modern battleship with its Capt. Grierson
Templeter numerous decks and watertight com- MF and His W. A.M: E de Voeux
Bannibel partments, but I soon gained a rough
Mr and Ms E. H. knowledge of its geography. The Mr J. W. Bausser des IL. Woods
Ar J. Scott Haraton Wil on details I could learn at my leisure.
Miss Aileen Woods After dinner I found myself settling Mr C. E. Baran Miss Doris Woods down. Brother officer" is a very Mr and Mrs C. M.Mr á L Zolliner
Hayward &child ... true term; if one has the misfortune not to know anybody, then it must be rectified as soon as possible." By the time I went to turn in I felt that I had known half of them for years.
That is what they call the. "Silent Service."
+
connection with the shore, are Ferry will leave the "Star" Ferry pier, Hongkong, at 1 .. Lower Tram Station at 12.30, 1, 1.30 and 2 AK.
Late trams to the Peak will leave the
Between the hours of 8.50 p. and 6 | Bed Sheets, Drawnwork Bedspreads,
a.m. the above fares shall be increased i by 50 per centum.
Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doties, Table Cloths, Linen Damask | II-Beyond Victoria, with four Bearer Serviettes,
Also
A few lots of Kit Bags, Suit Cases,
and Attache Cases, etc.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue).
- HUGHES & HOUGH,
Zuctioneers. Hongkong, November 10, 1920.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCEANE),
30
од
TUESDAY,
November, 16, 1920, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Des Faux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
TRAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNT TURE, BRASS AND TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS BRASS-MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, CARPETS,'
&c.
comprising Chesterfeld Sofas, Arm-chairs (new) Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Furniture, comprising
Bour.*********
Three boere.
Six hours.
0.60 cents. -$100 1.30
Day (6 am to 8p.m.), 100
III—In the Hill District,"
With 2 Bearers · With 4 Bearwi.
Quarter hour. ++++-~50.16'
$0.20
Half boar, 0.20 One hour,
0.20
0.40 -0.80
Two hours,bere 0.50 Three hours. 0,70
·0,80
1.00
8li' boup, en 190 Day (@amtcep.m.)1.50
1.50
2.00
RICKSHAS.
1.-In the Island of Hongkong, if engaged
in Victoria,
5 cents
10 15
11
Ten minutes, Quarter hour, Half bour, One bout....ESIDINGNET Every Subsequent hour,.20
WE
NOTICE."
E have REMOVED our Offices from No.6, Queen's Road Central, to No. 3, DUDDELL STREET, from the 1st of November, 1920.
CAWASJEE PALLANJEE & Co.
Merchants
Hongkong, November 1, 1990.
Glover's
Famos
Dog Remedies
Leam the Cure and Prevention of the diseases of your dog. Book on "Dog Diseases and How to feed
Sent free on sequest
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc.
fia West 31st Sta Kew York,
U.S.A Ages: NULLER & PHIPPS ((AMS) LIE, 150g Kang
Note- the rickaha be ged within the City of Victoria, and be dis charged outside the Western part of the City of Victoria after 9 pan., or be dis charged to the East of Bay View Police Station on the Eastern ride the City of Victoris after 9 g.m an extra half TAIYO & CO. fare shall be chargeable."
II-In Karlson
5 cents.
16
Quarter hour, Bedroom Falf hour, numero Teakwood Hour, *............................
Every subsequent hour, .......................... 10
III-Taipo Road
Twenty cents shall be added Lor each extra hour or perk of an hour if the hirer cause the journey to take longer than --
Twin Bedsteads, large and small Ward. roboe, Dessing Tables, and Chairs, Wash- stands, &c. (Famed Teakwood), Bide-} . boards, Dinner, Waxcroms, Butension Din- ing Tables and Chairs, Dinner Berrices, Crockery, and Glass Ware,
Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, &c., Bath To 4th mile Bcom Utensilia, Electro-Plated Ware, kingle
75 cents...1 hour.
Electric Beading Lamps, Teakwood | return............... $1.00....................hours, Sortens, Sundry dlackwood Furniture Beyond 4th to 8th mile
Fide Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, Carpets, &c
Also
One American Ice Chest, 1 Piano in good condition, several lots Tennis Bala, že de
Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms
Cash,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
single $130mmmm3 hozza return ......$1.80.
Perond 6th to 9th mile-
angia m$1.75 commissaronă retam...$2.00
Beyond 8th to 11th mile-
single vorm 200munað retara....$9.50 ?
Fares for journeys beyond the 11th mila to be a matter of previst arrange The fares here met out to apply to one risicabs with three coolies fromky Lama Ban
ment in each case.
(JAPANESE) BOOTS AND SHOES
XADE TO OUDTS.
No. 16, Wykaz 5%.
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH.
REMEDY.
SHIPPING AND TRADE.
مساح
POSITION IT MALAYA.
STRAITS GOVERNOR'S REVIEW.
EXPULSE BAY HOTEL
Miss M. B. Baddy Mr and Mrs E. Mr & Mrs V. Clair Matheson Mr and Mrs T. F.Misses P.&V. Perry
Cobba
Mrs A.8. Plimp:on Miss M. C. Gibson D. and Mrs à K. Mr J. Sest Harston Powers Misses E&M. Ly-
ma
Batalha
·PEAK HOTEL
L
November 3.
Mr
Mr and Mrs J. K.
Jolly
O.Mr. EW. Lee Joons Mt Koukolevsky Mm and Miss Kon- Mr-T-D. Lloyd-
·kolerBly
Mr and Mrs H. W.Mr Enllingsworth
Allea
Mr & Mrs R. Hantar Capt. Atcher
Mrs Jenkin The question of shipping and tråd
Mr & Mrs Ashton in British Malaya was referred to by kirs Barker His Excellency the Governor in the Mr and course of his annual address in the Legislative Council. H.E. said: The Misses Batalha tonnage of merchant vessels entered Mr and Mrs Birkett
MIR. E. O. Bird and cleared at Singapore during the Mr and Mrs D. first-half year of 1920, shows an in- Blair crease of nearly 1 million as com- | Mr M. J. Breen pared with the corresponding period Mr J. G. Bridger of 1919, but we have not yet reached Mr and Mrs B. de
Mr G. F. Cavillo the prewar figures of 1914. I hope | we shall do so before next yezk
There is a noticeable increase in American tonnage, which has about trebled for the first half-year of 1920, as compared with the corresponding
Chazournes
Mr and Mrs T. W
Church Mr&Mrs Cockburn Mr C.. Cooper
Mr. Cormack
Mr M. R. L. Loga Mr P. J. Maitland Mr C. F. Marcel Mrs McAinab Mr L Mecklen
bargh
Mr and Mrs -0.
Morgan
Cal. I A. Bicholson,
0.M.G. D.9.0. Ms M. Miller Capt. 8. Mills
Capt. & Mrs Corso Capt. & Mrs Mercer period of 1919. It is a remarkable Mr B. Crowley
fact that no American vessels appear
in the 1914 returns.
一切
In spite of the fall in the price of Rubber, as well as that of Tin, the
Mr D. F. Cathil
Eng. Condr
ME B. Potter
Mrs Proten
W.
MrJ. S. Robinson
Dawson
MrH W. Bogor
Mr and Mrs F.
Dickie
value of the aggregate trade of the Dr. Donilar
Duncan
J.Major & Mandera
Mr. C. E. Bandstryn
Mr and Mrs W.
Colony for the first six months of the Capt. & Mrs Dougla Schofield year did not suffer, as the abnormally Mr D. Pryden Mr B Phaw high prices of other articles prevail Me & Male Comdr. and Mrs ing during that the more than Mr & Mrs Dunnett Mr A. Findlay ? mith
Simmons..... counter-balanced the decline in the Mr G. E. Ellama Mr H Spicer value of these two principal com Mr.A. V. Farmer Mn Mastubtings modities.
[Mr 0, Farmer Mr F. Swindolls 'It is satisfactory to note that with Mr J.Farmer, Mr and Mrs. 8. J. increased tonnage and greater facil Rey W. T. Feather ent cure, a remedy that is plassant to ties for shipment of goods to all
Alien Gibson take a ready that contains nothing destinations, the volume of exports injurious: Chamberlain's Cough Remedy of some of our principal products meets all those requirements. At nota
WHEN you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and perman-
Syrett stones Beppe Ma) - Gen. F. Tentrisi
O.B...
MH. Orenwood, Mr B. A. Walter. Mr and Mrs W. H.Mr H H Webster Grosicamp Mr FAM: Wellar
B
ZE. P. Williams
Mr & Mai Winfield
on Nature's plan, relieves the lungs, aids as well as that of our imported expectoration, opens the recrelims and articles of manufacture, eg, Cotton Mr and Mrs B. A.Mr A. Wilkinson restores the system to a healthy sondi Fiece Goods, etc., showed a great Mr B. O. Hais tion. This remedy has a world wide improvement over the previous halt me. D. Erin 992005 male and use and can always be depend year. Our long awaited Trade Com- Mrs L. Hanes på spise. - For sale by all Chemists and missinger has at last arrived and Major Harding
Mr and MrsMarshal 6. Wood
Major B. B: Young
NOTICES,
NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 6%
Not Redeemable.
PRICE OF ISSUE 100 FRANCS:
**
Interest payable twice a year on 18th June and 16th December; first semi-annual intereat to be paid on 16th June, 1921.
Applications will be received by the BANQUE DE L'INDO CHINE up to the 25th of November.
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
T. MARSOT,
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, October 14th, 1920,
TABAQUERIA FILIPINA
38-40,
#!
(TOBACCONISTS)
will REMOVE to
QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL
(Opposite to LOCK HING & CO.)
ON OR ABOUT
MONDAY, 15th instant.
PHOTO SUPPLIES,
LONG HING & CO., Kodak and Kodak Filma, &
DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY.
No. 17, Quas's ROAD GESTRAL, HONGIDAG.
JUST RECEIVED.
A New Consignment of Phoenix Stockings and Interwoven Socks, etc., at very moderate prices.
AN INSPECTION IS SOLICITED.
Power Durability Reliability Economy
D. CHELLARAM,
-361, Queen's. Road Central."
D
AGENTS FOR-SOUTH CHILA
45QUEZ CORREAS & 00. REPRESENTED BY
E. MOW FUNG, 30 Des Voeux Boad Central
AH MEN AND HING CHEONG
TAILORS
DRAPERS AND OUTFITTERS
have REMOVED to
No. 64 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL