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DONAR TUBE
7. K. Torra
MONDAY, FEBRUARY ́ 14, ∙ 192.
TELEFROKES
MERCURY MOTOR CAR › GOERAL, CODICE
CO.
-59–61 Des Tower Boad Central,
HONGKONG.
330
ASAM BRACE &
TROMBON
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MORE STOP
GOODS AT OWNER'S RISK
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WHAT IS INVOLVED.
THE LAW CLEARLY EXPLAINED."
The high freights which are now demanded by railway companies in consequence of greatly increased working expenses namrally tend to tampt the trader to avail himself of the privilege of sending his goods at "owner's risk." By so doing. be may save a corsiderable sumn in costi
LOCAL AND GEERIL
It is officially announced that the Siamese Government will not con- sider the question of lowering the value of the tical, but will give sup pert to the utmost of Its resources.
One fatal case of plague and one fatal case of smallpox, both Chinese, were reported on Saturday, also one on-fatal case of diphtheria, Portu wese.
As the result of being knocked
of carriage; but, of course, his goods down by motor car No 22 near are exposed to certain dangers Water Street yesterday, a 13-year old from which, if he is content to pay Chinese girl is now in the Gover their ordinary rates, the railwayment, Civil Hospital suffering from compass, as carriers, are bound to injuries to her head. insure him. Many people, however, oorsign, goods at "owner's risk" without realising at all, or, at day rate, without fully realising what it involves. And it is of particular importance to understand what it the fact that losses in transit have recently assumed very formidable proportions
Acting Engineer-Lieut. F. G. Tritton has been appointed to the light cruiser Carlisle," Captain Edward G. R. Evans, CB, D.S.O, Tritton has been in the engine room service for five years.
CORRESPONDENCE.
"BOMB THROWING.”
THE CHINA MAIL.
[To the Editor of the " China Maž.”]
FALL FROM VERANDAH.
SUDDEN GIDDY FEELING,“
INDIAN DENIES ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
"An Indian was this morning charged before Magistrate Orme, at the in- sunce of Inspector Kent. with having | attempted to
Desember 1 by jumping from the commit suicide on verandah of the quarters of the Sikh Temple on Morrison Gsp Road,
The Inspector explained that the accused had not been charged earlier because he had been in hospital.
The accused who had received per manent injuries to his legs and limped very badly, denied that he had ar tempted to commit suicide. He said. that he was sitting on the verandak tailings with his feet dangling out when he suddenly felt giddy, and los ing his balance, fell over.
The "Magistrate bound him over th
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
DINNER DANSANT, ---
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WEDNESDAY, 16th February, SATURDAY, 19th February
MISS ALMA ADAIE "That American Singer of Popular Songs"
Direct from Broadway, New York, late of
Lew Field's "Poor Little Ritz Girl" RF. Keith's New York Fanderille Houses,
J. J. and Lee Shubert's Winter Garden,
New York, and the
Sir-Since the tragedy which occosted on the second day of the Chinese New Year, there has been great talk about crackers and especially that dangerous explosive the bomb, and the prohibition of these to be in use in the future is the wish of many. I think I am quite agreeable with the Chairman of the Automobile Association, at the meet- ing the other day, when he stated that it is the bomb that ought to be prevented from use in the future, and not the crackers, as it would be interfering with the customs of the Chinese. Certainly, the crackers should go on, or it will be a great deprivation to the Chinese, not only during the celebration of thair New Year, but on any other special occasion when the firing of crackers will help the rejoicings a great deal. the sum of $100 to be of good be- The bombs," the most efféctive | haviour for six months. being the marble shaped ones should be abandoned entirely. I find these were greatly in use this year, not only by the Chinese themselves but also by Europeans and Portuguese," as was evidenced when the Fair was taking place. The crowds there were think of letting off an explosive with so thick, that no one should ever
were people who knew only how to out causing any harm. Yet, there rejoice but were blind to the dangers they were causing. I met a great The Kenseikai members presented the Masagement have decided to T the request of numerous Patrons, many of those socalled bombarding a written interpellation at yesterday's alter the above from Supper Ball to s parties at the Fair and I sagot re sining of the Diet with reference to Fancy Dress Dinner Ball; therefore, collect How many of the new year the supervision of Koreans abroad tables may be booked on the usual shoppers, especially the ladies, were and the administration of Korea. It lies, and bolders of the Sapper Dance startled when a bomb exploded at asked whether Mr. Shaw's arrest was Tickets can obtain a refund is present- for anyone to do. Yours etc.,
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JAPANESE DIET.
MR. SHAW'S ARREST.
QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED.
TOKYO, Feb. 2.
Capitol Theatre, New York. MISS ADAIR HAS KINDLY COX- SENTED TO RENDER SOME OF
THE LATEST SONGS.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
FANCY DRESS BALL
DERBY DAY-THURSDAY,
AT
24th February, 1921. *
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means at the present time in view of Commanding, China Station Lient ther feet. It is a most unkind think connected with the actions of the †stion of such tickets
In respect of all goods of which they are common carriers and these comprise the largest proportion of goods carried by rail-the companies are insurers. They are liable in respect of every loss or injury unless occasioned by the Act of God or the
But king's enemies.
a company BEGI not assume the role of
notice that
Alleged to have committed i criminal breach of treat in respect of 18 diamonds valued at $28.000 be- longing to Ramchand and Sons, an Indian was produced in the Third Court, Singapore, and remanded on a bail of $15,000.
M. T. S.
TRADE EXHIBITION.
LIMER'S WORLD DRUISE.
HONGKONG TO BE VISITED.--
Work on
NEW YORK.
the former German
At a largely attended meeting raider, the Kronprinz Wilhelm, a common carrier-it may give of the Chamber of Commerce, held now the "Von Steubert," in prepara
it will not be a la Bangkok for the purpose of con-tion for its world cruise early this common carrier of particular goods. sidering the trade situation, the year in behalf of American trade, is A railway company is also bound by Chairman said he could see nothing being pushed. statute to afford reasonable facilities in the Siamese situation but for im for receiving. forwarding and deliver-porters to face their losses. ing practically all goods, and in dis-
charging these duties the company We are requested to state that are liable for the negligence of their the Catholic Press Day (O. Dia da Boa servants which causes loss of or in-
Cathedral, Catholic
under
the
The "Von Steuben," an impressive appearing liner 625 feet long. was purchased from the Shipping Board by a syndicate called the Foreign Trade Development Cruise for $1,500,000." By the time it is
jury to goods carried by them, unless { Imprensa) will be celebrated in the ready for the world tour it is said the consignor has signed a contract Auspices of the Rebgico e Patria, on by which he relieves the company the 31st proximo. The programme from liability. The terms of that contract must, however, be just and of the feast will be issued later. reasonable.
Matters are generally adjusted in the way. The company accepts goods either upon the terms of a Ordinary reasigament note in which case their liability is that of com-
mon carriers or else they accept them subject to the consignor sign ing an "owner's risk" consigament pere. Goods consigned at Owner's risk are carried at а lower
Wyone has been appointed to the Lieat Commander W. R. M. "Titania." Depot Submarine ship at Hongkong, Commander Wynne, who attained to that rank in June, 1915. and up till his new appointment was employed, with the Hydrographic Department since March last.
$10,000,000 will have been spent.
PARE IS $10,000,- Some of the "high spots" is the plans for the world trade trip of the "Yon Steuben" to sell"-literally
can goods are and figuratively-America and Amer
United States."
The ship will be rechristened “The
Three thousand applications have been received for exhibit space.
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Korean "Provisional Government st The charge per head for the Dinner Shanghai, and whether the Japanese Ball will be on similar lines to the Government had referred the "actions WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY
DANCES. of Europears and Americans in schools and churches in Korea, who were encouraging the independence pro- paganda in opposition to Japse REPULSE BAY HOTEL. iceings. ko the respective home governaments of
the persons con-THE APPROACH ROADS to the cerned.
above Hotel are CLOSED tempor The Minister said he was unablearily for the purpose of regrading. to reply, as these matters were still Patrons are, therefore, kindly requested under investigation.-Renter.
ne the steps opposite the main entrance until completion of such work.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT. “
to
FOR SALE
FOR SALEA MODERN BUNGA-
LOW. standing in own Grounds. Beautiful View, Large Drawing Room 2 Bed Rooms, Dressing Room, 2 Bath- rooms, Enclosed" Verandahs. Sitting Room Commodices Servant's TANTRIKS (LOSE, TUENDAY, 15th Court. Electric Light throughout. Gas Quarters, Kitchen. Garden, Tennis February.
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"L.S. GREENHILL,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, February 14. 1991.
A CONCERT The minioura fare for one person under the auspices of the St. Andrew's for the cruise will be $10,000.
No tourists and pleasure-seekers Church Men's Association will be given Prof. Danenberg has issued invi. will be permitted to make the tour, in the St. Andrew's Church Hall, rate. The form of note in cam tations for the 7th annual pupils' for, though it will be a huge floating Kowloon, on WEDNESDAY, 16th tou use excores the company from pianoforte recital, which will take world's fair of America's industrial which many well-known local Artistes February, commencing at 8.45 pc, at all liability "for loss, damage, place on March 1, at the St. Andrew's achievements, it is a serious basics (including the popular and clever misdelivery delay, or detention" Hall, City Hall, at 5.30 p.m, in the venture, with, co frippery or side-XA & TEDO) will appear.
presence of Lady Stubbs. The recital will be repeated on March 3 when a charge of $1 will be made for tickets.
shows.
The vessel will be equipped with electric drive,similar to the battle ship "New Jersey." It will be the first large merchant liner to be driven
except upon proof that it was caused by the wilful misconduct of the com- pany's servants. But the agreement does not 'exempt the company from any liability in the following cases of
One of the oldest and most re-in this fashion. non-delivery, pilferage, or misdelivery pected European residents of Colombo (that is to say): (1) Non-delivery passed away on January 20 after an of any package or consignment fully illness of only a few days. In the and properly addressed, unless such person of Mr. Francis F. Street, non-delivery is due to accidents merchant of Darley Stores, Darley to trams or fire: (2) pilferage from Road. He first,came East 41 years. packages or goods protected other ago, and has worked in Calcutta and wise than by paper or other packing China. readily removable by hand, provided
the pilferage is pointed out to 2
servant of the company on or before At least three persons in Kuala delivery: (3) misdelivery, where Lumpur have been bitten by a dog goods fully and properly addressed suffering from rabies. They have are not tendered to the consignee been sent to the Pasteur lastitute in within 28 days after despatch. Pro- Saigon for treatment. One victim is vided that the company shalt not the son of Mr. M. Frugtniet of the be liable in the said cases of Selangor Aerated Water Factory, the non-delivery, pilferage or misdelivery other a Chinese servant and the third on proof that the same has not been an "amah." The outbreak recalls caused by negligence or misconduct that in Penang fifteen years ago u on the part of the company or their number of Orientals died of hydro- servants. It follows that if goods, phobia and several Europeans had to properly addressed, are sent at go to Saigon for treatment.
owner's risk," and are not destroy-
ed in a train accident or by fire, the company are liable unless they can prove their servants to have been guilty of so negligence or miscon- duct. On the other hand, if goods are despatched insufficiently addres sed, and fail to come to hand, the consignee would have to prove wilful misconduct on the part of their servants in order to make the com
pany liable-Engineering.
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The public are invited.
Admission free
TO LET.
plete staff of interpreters, stenog
The ship will have a bank, a com- raphers and clerks, large movie audi- SPACIOUS OFFICES on Ground
riem, roof garden and the wholly American ice cream parlour.
Floor, in Central District. Apply to Box No. 1252, c/o CHIXA MAIL.."
exhibit space will be $35 a square Price for 100 square feet of
foot..
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Orders will be sent back to Amer- ica by the ship's wireless.
.TO LET.
There will be staterooms for 700 TOLET-Immediately for 10 months. WELL FURNISHED, 3-roomed commercial representatives" and fist. Good locality, Kowloon. $150 exhibit space for 700 American in-per month. No Lines. Apply Box 1263, dustries."
c/o "CESA MAIL
"We will have the co-operation of the U. S. Shipping Board and the Department of Commerce,” says F.
F: Eggena, organiser of the project."
START IN MARCH.
TO LET.
The commerce cruise probably will VACANT THREE FURNISHED start in March, after the vessel has been on exhibition in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
BOOMS, suitable for those willing to SHARE BOOM. Terms moderate, situated 5 minutes from Causeway Bay, every convenience under personal super- vision. Apply Box 1284. c/o "Cursa
The tentative route is: Pernambuco, Babia, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Burnos Aires, Cape ML"
18 YEARS IN THE DARK Town, Port Elizabeth.
EXTRAORDINARY STORY.
APE GLAND OPERATION ON GIRL.
Durban, Delagoa Bay, Tamative, Port Louis, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Yokohama, Shanghai, Hongkong, Singapore, Batavia, Pen dang, Penang. Kangoon, Calcutta, Madras, Colombo, Bombay, Aden and Port Said. The schedule for the ports Blind as a mole through being of Europe will depend upon existing kept for 18 years in a dark cellar in circumstances. Chicago, Mary Zenbek (18), but with the mind of a child of eight, may it is ship, a veritable floating fair, around All in all, the cruise" of the wonder believed, be restored to normal health the world to "sell" things American, and mentality,
promises to be the most gigantic advertising exploit ever attempted.
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An air ambulance is the latest
An unsuccessful robbery has been reported by Kwok Cheung, a carpenter living in a matshed at Surgeons expect this result from Saitan, Kowloon City, who alleges an operation just performed by that about 1.15 a.m., en February 12' which the girl received the thyroid he was awakened by someore break- | gland of an ape. ing open the door. As he was get-
The girl when born was deformed, development of civil aviation, Two ting out of bed, three unarmed me and as the parents were ashamed to paralysed army officers, who wished entered. One of the intruders at show her she never saw the light of to go to the Riviera to recuperare, tacked his mother while the other two day until discovered by workers for were unfit to travel in the ordinary turned their attention to his wife and a humane society.
way, and decided to go by air. tried to remove a pair of gold bang- Scientists decided that the de Messra. Instone, of the Instone Air les from her wrists. The complainant formity arose because the girl was Line, bad one of their Vickers Vimy called out "save life" and the robborn with only the rudiments of a machines specially fitted up, and the bers decamped without having time thyroid gland,”
two oficers left Croydon in it. They were accompanied by a doctor, a been a success and the surgeons are nurse, and an attendant. The first confident that the girl will recover stop was at Paris.
to steal anything. He followed tilem The operation appears to have out of the matshed and saw, them disappear up the hillside
PUBLIC AUCTION.
dous to sell by Public Auction, THE Undersignad have received inatens
(Fer Account of the Concerned),
THURSDAY, February 17, 1921, at 2.30 p.m. At No. 43, Bonham Road, A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising Famed Teakwood Bedroom Furniture and Dining Room Furniture, Crockery, Raitan Chairs, &c. a large number of &c., two large Extension Dining Table, Flower Pota, Fundry Electric Fittings, Butterfine and several old Chinese Wespoon
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terme Cakega 100mg
HUGHES & HOUon
Auctioneer Hongkong, February, 14, 1921.
Installation For further particulars, | apply Box 1252, c/o “Chixxi Mam.”
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
[IKE Cadonigned have received Instruc-
Mors to sell by Public Auction,
00
WEDNESDAY, February 18, 1921. commencing at 11 sum
at Hon Sban Godown, Kennedy Towa (FOR ADDÓVÁT OF THE CONCIKSED). 90 Bales Tanned Hida. (all more or less, damaged by
sea-water)... Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
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Auctioneers.
THURSDAY, February 17, 1821, commencing at 11 a.m.
at No. 10 Godown of the Hongkong "& Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloon
from ACCOUNT OF THE CUKORKKLED) 150 Bxles 13 x 29 Heavy Coas Green Stripe Gunnies, 2į Ibs. TerraCash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
骂
TUESDAY," February 22, 1921,
commencing st 245 D
at No. 3, Aimai Villas, Kimberly Road, Kowloon
A Qusutity of Taluable Household Furniture, (Particulars from Catalogue). Tal on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, Fetrusey 14, 1991
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ALL
LL preliminary notices of forth- "coming meetings, lectures and Entertainments, sent for insertion in the news colmans of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each,. (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not occupy more than four lines, In future if this space is exceeded they columns at the prevailing rates. will be placed in the advertising
A FORTY YEARS" TEST. HAMBERLAIN'S Cough Remedy
for the past forty years and has gained în popolarity every year. - What better recommendation is required 1 For sale | by all Chemists and Storekeeper
NOTICKIS..
FINE FOOTWEAR
AT..
LANE, CRAWFORD'S
FOR
WOMEN.
Excellance of material, making for durability and comfort in wear, and perfect shape and finish, there you have the secrets of the great- and ever-growing popularity of Lase. CRAWFORD'S FOOTWEAL
FOOTWEAR FASHIONS
FOR 1921
A large Consignment of the very Newest Models of Shoes and Pumps for the coming season has just been received. Eadies are cordially invited to see the very comprehensive range of 1921 Spring Models. Probably at no other establishment can such a variety of charming footwear be seen.
„SHOB BUCKLES.
In the Ladies' Shoe Sertion will be found a wonderful Display of Backles suitable for.. all kinds of Shoes.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
"BABY" GRAND PIANOS
JUST UNPACKED
FROM
BROAD WOOD"
LONDON.
&
BOSTON,
"CHICKERING"
The finest in the World.
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD,
16, DES VIEUX ROAD.
CARS FOR HIRE EXILE
TEL
PHONE 1036. GARAGE,
Agents for Cadillac, Buick and Oakland Cars, Reading Standard Motor Cycles, Firestone-tyres.
Cars repaired & Garaged at reasonable rates.
HONGKONG MOTOR CO. 141, PRATA EAST, WANCHAI.
Operated by
UNITED MOTOR
CO., LTD.
33 & 35, Drs Vozuk ROAD
TANSAN
from
received the highest, award
A GOLD
a
MEDAL
committee of critical judges at the
Anglo-Japanese Exhibition
which testifies to its excellency and purity,
Beware of bogus imitations. No Tangan "is
unless the label bears the name of
OLIFFORD WILKINSON,
Darivalled as daizh, Mixen well with Wines, Spirits
ות
Tansan raise the spirits and excites sanguine antici eren se s flagon of wine exhilarated the isonks of old.
For the good old friar of orders gres
Would have aired the flagon of wine sway
And consoled himself as any man cạn
With basking, sparkling, col Tanean.
Tarsaw can be obtained at all first clam Hotels, Bais and Gubá, in the Far East.
BOLE AGENTS:—
GANDE, PRICE & CO, LTD.
8, QUEENS KOAD, CENTRAL
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