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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 1920.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONKIES TO THE COTKENKEST.
General Auctioneers
and General
Coal
Produce Brokers and Commission -Agents. -
PROPRIETORS
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THE Undersigned have received stone-
tlans to sell by Public Aucifo (Custodian of Enemy Property)
on
FRIDAY,
November 19, 1920, at 10.30 4.0
At their Sales Rooms, No. & Des Vox Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
Miscellaneous Goods including. astal lot of Silver Ware and Plated Articles, & Ca
TISMA-Chak
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,
· (POK ACCOUNT OF TEL CONCERNM},
Un
FRIDAY,
November 19, 1920, at 10.3) 3.,
at
their Sales Rooms,
No. 8, Des Vertx Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
"19 Caser Lager Beer. Terme-Carb
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WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
25 WORDS $ INSERTIONS, $L. PREPAID.
Every additional ward & Coats
for 3 insertions.
WANTED.
POSITION WANTED-Br COM PETENT LADY STENO GRAPHER. Excellent references. Apply stating terms ete, to Bar 1937, 6 "CHES MAIL” A
WASTED.-SINGLE OFFICE
ROOM. Prince's Buildings pre- ferred. E C. Jasem, ob Mr. "Eloc Port, Prince's Buildings Ice House Street:
LOST.
OST-On the Sunday morning at
the CYC a SMALL WHITE BITCH. Answers to the name of "WIMPLE" Finder rewarded.-- Apply Box 1235, c/o "CHINA MAIL.”
¡To
TO LET.
10.LET: From December 1st. Three large and light rooms suitable for Offces Central position. Apply to Box No. 1235 co The "CEISA MAIL."
LET. IMMEDIATE OCCUPA
TO LET MEDIATED ROOM.
ED EUROPEAN FLATSIN "ORIENT BUILDINGS," CORONATION ROAD,. KOWLOON. MODERATE RENTAL. Apply J. CAR CLARK, Architect and" Surveyor, 14, Queen's Road, Central.
INTIMATIONS.
EONGKONG ST. ANDREWS SOCIETI
-
ANNUAL BALL
PRAC HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioners
Hongkong, November 12, 1920
FOR SALE.
Codersigned have received in- structions to sell at their Sales Pooms, No. S, Des Voeux Road, Carner of Ice House Street,
One Large Houseboat. (suitable for temporary abode in view of the shortage of houses),
.. And..
One Motor Yacht with zil accessories. Particulars from the undersigned: Terms-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, November 13, 1920.
THE NEW
FORD
WITH ELECTRIC
STARTER
ARRIVED.
ASK US FOR
HAS
A DEMONSTRATION:
IMMEDIATE
DELIVERY
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DRACTICE DANCES in conection with the above will take place at the City Hall from 5.x. to 7 PM. and rd TUESDAYS 16th
co
November."
Dancing shoes must be worn.
T. W. HILL.
Hen, Secretary. Hongkong, November 3, 1990.
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THE CHINA MAIL.
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MANCHESTER WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
Ehste REMOVED our Offices Central, to No. 2, DUDDELL STREET, from the 1st of November, 1920...
CAWASJEE PALLANJEE & Co.
Hongkong, November 1, 1990.
WE RED Read been
Merchants.
STRAITS PROFITEERING.
2. Immediate resumption of the granite quarry at the seventh mile, Bakit Timah Road, and the Mandai Quarry and their working under lines which place an adequate proportior WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL DO. of their output at the diposal of the
COMMISSION'S REPORT.
The Commission on Profiteering which was created on the 7th April 1920, has now finished its work, says, a Government communique.
public.
3. An enquiry on the spot into the
treatment of labourers ou timber. conditions both of pay and general calting work, the protection of timber cutters by legislation, and the supply of timber by Government.
4. Recruiting by Government and the Municipalities in China as well as in India for their own labour requirements.
5. The establishment of a Govern- ment Recruiting Agency in Chinia and the formation of a local Com- mittee to advise how recruiting should be carried on.
6. The development of technical education.
Messrs. James F. Hutton and Co Ltd., Manchester, report on Oct. 13 1920.
A rather better tone was noticeable TF You are in search of a novel enter-in the raw material markets in the tainment for your club or party See early part of the week; there appear- MR PAUL PENDLETON, Hongkonged to be a slacking of selling pressure
The first interim report which dealt Theatre, or Room 117, Great Eastern on the part of growers in fact, and Hotel
temporarily prices were rather frmer with the Increase of Rent (War and higher. This movement was Restriction) Ordinance, 1917, was short-lived however, in face of an received by the Government on the absolute lack of response so far as 15th June, 1920. The recommenda buyers were concerned and later the tions in this part of the Report same depressing factors that have were:
evident for -soule time 1. That property owners be allow. fresh downwarded to increase rents at once by an resulted in a movement. Selling on both specula amount which will bring the total tive and growers account has again rent to 20 per cent. more than the it stood at the 31st been fairly heavy and with reports rent as of fine weather favourable for pick- December, 1915. ing over the entire cotton belt the tendency is decidedly weak and prices are reduced still further. The
The extension of the Municipal total fall in cotton values from the
area and of the activities of the top point reached in February is now
3. That the Rent Board created by Municipality either alone or in con- very considerable and it is still im possible to predict what the lowest the Increase of Rent Ordinance bejunction with the Government include figures are likely to be for continued for three years from the new sewage system for the more closely inhabited areas of Singapore although growers very persistently date of the first increment." declare present rates are absolutely In consequence of these recam-Island, a new comprehensive electric unprofitable, they are not, it would appear, financially strong enough to withhold supplies until better prices are obtainable. The state of trade in the yarn and cloth sections shews no improvement for as prices continue to depreciate in sympathy with cotton, The second, third. and fourth buyers seem more and more deter-interim reports and the final report mined to abstain from purchasing. I have just been received by the Gov-and household necessities. may be very reasonably argued that erament.
M U'ME Y A.
Japanese Photographers, We have removed our Premises to No. 364, Queen's Road, C. Sitting hours from 9 em to 9 p.m. Passport photos finished
in one hour.
MASSAGE.
Mr. HONDA and Mrs. HONDA. Trained male Masanur.
13 years' experience.
Formerly of Tokyo Military Hospital WILL VISTI PATIENTS RESIDENCES IF PREFFERED No. 24, Wredba Street. (Opposite to the Chin Kail)
NOTICE.
HIGH-CLASS PRINTING
AND
BOOK BINDING
DON AT
THE CHIRA MAIL' OFFIOB
2. That a further increase of 20 per cent. on the rental as it stood at the 31st. December, 1915, be allowed at the end of the first and second years from the first increase.
mendations the Attorney General will shortly introduce into the Legis lative Council an Ordinance to alter the law in the direction of the Con mission's suggestions.
OUR FOOD SUPPLY,
7. The erection of temporary hous ing accommodation to meet the pre- seat shortage.
light systern, a new water reservoir and the inauguration of new Muni cipal transport service. A Bill to enlarge the number of the Municipal Commissioners by 14 is passing through the Legislative Council now. The fourth interim report deals with the increased cost of clothing Upon
this report the Government as at
The Final Report is of a general nature and states that Government interference is warranted in regard
both yarns and cloth are cheap but The second report deals with food-present advised does not propose to until there is some development to stuffs (except rice and cold storage). take any action. demonstrate that a secure level There are twenty two recommend2- has been reached there appears totions by the Commission. The Gov. be no like hood of an increase ernment propose to take immediate in the volume of buying, At action in regard to five of these present only the most pressing reeds namely
are being bought and the total of 1. That Government should en these is very unimportant. Prices deavour to supply the facilities are now much more uniform as necessary to handle cattle from almost all makers are in the same Western Australia and ensure ship relatively weak position as regards ping space.
Cotton business. The
Spinners It should also consider the advis Federation propose to put the mills ability of importing from there on of all members on short time for a Government account.
2. That investigation should be month by closing Saturdays and Mondays, which makes a total reduc- made into the question of the com- tion of 52 hours, or just over one parative advantages and disadvant week's production. This is not to ages of importing from West extend beyond the month without Australia in cold storage: further consideration. The coal dis. pate is still unsettled but although the present outlook is not good and the strike notices expire on the 16th
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4. A standard weight for loaves. 6-Fresh fish.
HOUSING AND TRANSPORT. The third interim report deals with the increased cost of building ma terials and matters relating to the building of houses. ****
Upon this subject there are eighteen TOU should not eat food of any kind recommendations The Government when bilious, but take a full dose either have li hand of propose to of Chamberlain's Tablets and drink plenty of water. That will cleanse the take immediate action in regard to irtomach, move the bowels and soon seven of these. They are as follows: Seefore the system to a healthy condition. 1. The extension of the Municipal Clean Proofs and prompt: adiüiver ƒFor sale by till Chemists" and „Blore - area and esta
or cheap
guaranteed.
keepers.
transport.
to Cattle and Sheep (2) Timber (3) Fresh Fish. Some of these matters have already been referred to above.
Comfort Feet That Itch And Burn With Cuticura
For tired, “aching, tritated, "itching feet appèlctions of: Curlunca Choke FOCAL RES MOST RUcrembilang
(11⁄2 34 mid X Sold
***Catları Saizskarve without sees.
NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 6%
Not Redeemable.
...
PRICE OF ISSUE 100 FRANCS.
Interest payable twice a year on 18th Jane sad 18th December;
first semi-anaml interest to be paid on 18th Jane, 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 lith, 1920.
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E. MOW FUNG,
69 Des Voeux Bond Central
JUST RECEIVED,
A New Consignment of Phoenix Stockings and Interwoven Socks, etc., at very moderate prices.
AN INSPECTION IS SOLICITED,
D. CHELLARAM,
28 Orned on Eoad