TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1921,
Hughes & Hough
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OST-Brown and Whise Japanese Lens Fortwo the main of PUPPY. Will sayons haring possess ion or information of this dog Hedly ommunicate with Mr. A. A. Wilco, Dragon Motor Car Co., Telephone 482? Any expenses will be paid or reward Kiren.
INTIMATIONS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MARINE ENGINEERS GUILD OF
CSINA...
CHINA COAST OFFICERS GUILD HONGKONG.
AFEMBERS of both GUILDS are A requested to attend a Special General combined Meeting at the Guild
Offices
TO-DAY *(TUESDAY), 13th March, 1921,
3 5.45 pm.
TRADE-DEPRESSION.
"Continued from page 2)
rentleman from
MARKET PRODUCE IN HONGKONG.
APPROXIMATE RETAIL PRICES.
Butcher Mest.
Marek Sth, 1971.
Poultry.
Capone, Small--Sin Ki...
lb.-
·Chicken-KaŻ TRAI
21
**
Ourned-Ham Ngan Yük, ....
P
| Capone, Large,—Sin Kni
1+
Rot-Shi
19
DEK-Ape
*
Breast-Ness Nam
16
| Dorm-Pao Kan
#
Jogp,-Toog Yak
16
| Eggs, Hen,—Kal Tan (gooking) per das
Shak,-Ngan Yor Pa ....
19
· Egja. Hen,-Kal Tan (fresh).....por dos.
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23
Fowl, Canton,-Kal
In 1893 we had the last of the International Monetary Conferences at Brussels. It points a moral for another League of Nations to-day: From remote regions of the earth The date which forms the dividing came delegates who had never seen line between an epoch of appraxia gold coin, and hardly even silver mate xity in the relative value of coin, in their currencies, but who gold and silver and one of marked were quite prepared to tell us how to instability is the year when the secure a lasting parity" between bimetallic system which had pre the metals! A viously been in force in the Latin Guatemala, or was it Honduras, Union ceased to be in full operation; occupied two hours. My relaxation Set Striola-Hat Lang Pb. 19
Prime Qat... and we are irresistibly led to the during this infiction was in enjoying conclusion that the operation of that the bitter anguish of that illustrious Bertram Currie. gold-bug," Mr. system, established as it was in countries the population and com- Bored and contemptuous almost to merce of which were considerable, tears was this oracle of Glyn's Bank. But another of Britain's representa- M.E.G.C.exerted a material influence upon the
relative value of the two metals. So tives was Baron Alfred de Roths- long as that system was in force we child; the tradition of that house, so think that, notwithstanding the skilled in exchange. has always charces in the production and use favoured the Joint Standard" of of the precious metals, it kept the France and Calonne. When it had market price of säver approximately become evident that the attitude of steady at the ratio fixed by law be "The City" was about to render the Conference entirely abortire, tween them, namely, 15 to 1,
our Mr. Alfred." "greatly to the A WARNING OF THE PAST. surprise of his friends, donned the TION A FEW THREE ROOM-TIVE beg to inform the puble that
has nat The world
prophet's garb; he said: the Firms of Messrs. FOOK ED EUROPEAN FLATSIN "ORIENT BUILDINGS CORONATION ROAD, LEE & COMPANY and the Hongkong warnings of the dangers ahead. the First Monetary Con- KOWLOON. MODERATE RENTAL branch of THOMAS W. SIMMONS A Apply J. CARR CLARE, Architect, and & COMPANY, have been amalgamated ference in Paris in 1878 the late and in the futare, business will be Lord Goschen, representing our Gov- Surveyor, 14, Queen's Road, Central.
carmed on by THOS. W. SIMMONS erament, addressed these words to & COMPANY, LIMITED.
Hongkong, March 12, 1921.
TO LET:
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS TO LET IMMEDIATE OCCUPA
194: Undersigned have received instr tions to sell by Pablle Auction, (POZ ACCOUNT, OF THE CONCERNED),
FRIDAY,
March 18, 1991, commencing at 200
pa their Sales Booms, Ju
De Voit Road, Corner of Ice House Street. Chinese Forcalains, Curios, Lacquered Ware,
tc.
+C.
Including a variety of colours and Vases, Wall Plates. Table Serens, Blue and White Vases and Incense Barners, Ohl Bronze and Brass Figures and Vases, Kakemonos, Lac-1 quered Cabinets Ivory, Agate and Crystal Ornaments.
The above stock recently arrived
To
HOUSE TO LET.
TO BE LET-For abent six months, WELL FURNISHED, Small four Poom House, Kellett Manor Apply Pur. Surri, 5, Queen's Road Central
INTIMATIONS,
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
A full attendance is essential.
W. J. STOKES, Branch Secretary
_WE_ KIRBY, Asst. Secretary C.C.O.G. Hongkong, March 12, 1931.
NOTICE.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
VICTORIA REGATTA to be held st Black Boulder Foint, Kowloon Bay
1)
SATURDAY, the 26th and MONDAY, the 28th March, 1921. THE following events are open to the
Colony:
Challenge Cap Race.-For Fours. Limited to residents of the Colony, each
from the North and includes pieces from N that the ORDINARY YEARLY crew to be drawn from a single wait
the Ming, Kunghi, Kierlung and Towkweeg Periodă
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS. a Regiment, a Ship, a Corpe, a The bulk of which will be sold within this Company will be held at theFit, or any other body of gentlemen
at serve.
Fail Partialars from Catalogze). Teray-Usch
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Automneva,
Hongkong, March 11, 1921.
THE Undersiznad have received in
ezione from MRAKSOLD to sell, by Peblic Auction,
оп
WEDNESDAY, March, 2, 1911, commencing at 215 pm, at Her Residence No. 86, Bonham Road. THE WHOLE OF THE Valuable » Konsehold Farmitare,
SAT- Company's Hegel Hongkong, ca URDAY, 13th March, 102, at Nos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1990,
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED frem SATURDAY, 12th March, to SATUR DAY, 19th March, 1921, Loth days inclusive Juring which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Direct OIS,
J. U. TAGGART,
Manager. Hongkong, March 2, 121.
THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD.
working together at the same profession or calling. A Clab is not iscinded in be definition. If any of the Units cannot provide a complete crew, any combination of two similar Units can be made-Distance, 1 mile.
Entrance Fee, $5.00.
Motor Boat Race-Open to any private owned Motor Boat in China. Fosts to be handicapped on estimated speed per hour from particulars eatered loa entry forto. Triangle Course, 5
miler
Entrance Fee, $10.00, to accompany entry form.
Entries Close to the Hon. Secretary on the 12th inst.
Entry forms can be had on applica tion.
R. C. WITCHELL,
Hon. Secretary: Hongkong. March 5, 1921.
WAR MEMORIAL.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
Bric-brac, a, de therein contained.
THE TWENTY-FOURTH ORDIN As follows :-
ARY ANNUAL MEETING OF HALL-Teak Hall Stand and Side SHAREHOLDERS in the Company Tables.
Drawing Room:Large will be held at the Offices of the Com Easy Chairs Pouffe and Chesterfield Pay, St. George's Benlding, No. 6, Connaught Road, on THURSDAY, the Sofa (by Wm. Powell, Blackwood with March, 1921, at 11 o'clock AMOR the erection by Public Sub- scription, of "a building to be Cabinets, Tables, Stands, &c, Water for the purpose of receiving a statement Colours and Engravings, Old Brass of Accounts and the Report cf the run on YM.GA. lizes, to be called General Managers for the rear ending the WAR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE and Bronze Curios and Several Lots 31st December, 1920 and electing and to be managed for the joint use of the Navy, the Army and Civilians of Chinese 5-col. and Blue and White Consulting Committee and Auditors. Porcelain, Carpets, Rugs and Curtains
The "TRANSFER BOOKS of the by a Joint Board of Directors. Dining Company will be CLOSED from (Lane Crawford & Co). Room-Large Mirror Back Side- THURSDAY, the 17th March, 1921, board, Dinner Waggon Ex. Table, batil THURSDAY, the 24th March, Chairs, Cabinets, Electro Plates and 1921, both days inclusive. Cutlery, Glass Crockery, Ware, &c., including several lots of Silver Ware. Bedrooms:Teakwood and Brass Wardrobes, Mounted Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstands, Writ. ing and Card Tables, &c., Bed and Table Linen, Blankets, &c., Bath- room, Pantry, and Kitchen Utensils.
Also
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, March 12, 1921.
THE HONGKONG & WEAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
A collection of Old Gold and Silver,OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Coins (Japanese) in case, Electric Fit tings, Barometer and a large quantity ci Pot Plants.
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). To be had on application to the undersigned.
Ou" view from Tuesday, 22nd just between 11 am, and 6 pm, and day of Sale.
forme-Cab.
HUGAES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers.
fhongkong, March 10, 1921.
FOR SALE.
At their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voux Road, Corner of Ice House Street Situste at Broadwood Road, Blongkong. Substantially built 5-roomed Bangs low with usual outhouses and garden. Recently painted and colourwashed throughout
Particulars from the undersigned. T-Cab
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Audioneers, Hongkong, February 21, 1921:
A FAMILY NECESSITY. TIVERY family should be provided with Chamberlain's Pain Balm t all times. Sprains may be cured in moch less time when promptly trinted Lame back lame aboulder pains in the
tbe ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Office of the Company, 2 Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, 29th March, 1921, at Noon for consideration of the Directors' Report and Statement of Accounts för the year ending 31st December, 19:20.
REGISTER The SHARE
and TRANSFER B 065 will be CLOSED from 19th to the 29th March, 1921, (both days inclusive).
By Order of the Board of Directors,
R. M. DYER,
Chief Manager.
Bongkong, March 7, 1921.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
TEE following resolution was propos
ed and passed unanimously at the MEETING of MEMBERS held on 2nd
March.
"That the Hongkong Gymkhana Club.be wound up and that the Hong- kong Jockey Clab take over all Assets and Liabilities of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club."
A Meeting of Members of the Boug- kong Gymkhana Clab will be held at the office of the Jockey Club, in Hongkong Club Annexe. at 1250 p u. on FRIDAY, March 18th for the purpose of confirm ing the above resolution.
Hongkong, March 7, 1921..
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
side and chest and thematic pains are THE APPROACH ROADS to the Souve of the diseases for which it i
especially valuable. Try this liniment
above Hotel are CLOSED tempor and became sequainted with its qualities prily for the purpose of "regrading and you will ever wish to be without Patrons are, therefore, krudly requested it Formle-by all Chemists and Store to me the steps opposite the main entrance until completion of stich work, keepers
A portion of the sum raised will be devoted to the erection of a permanent stone memorial which will be put in hand at an early date.
Lists may be found at
Mesurs. Lane Crawford.
*
1
Kelly & Walsh.
Montrie.
,. m. Powell, Ltd.
The Hongkong Club.
Th
Hongkong Cricket Club.
Club Lusitano. Engineers Institate. Victoria Recreation Club. Kowloon Cricket Club. Kowloon Bowling Club.
Peak Club
Club de Recreio.
Craigenzower Club.
M. J. BREEN.
Hon. Secretary,
War Memorial Committee.
Pain's Enemy
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Rheumatic aches and palas instantly obey its command and disappear»,
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At all druggists and dealers,
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(FAIN'S ENEMY
SOLE AGENTS:
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HONGLONG.
lacked
the assembly. "The general effort which would be made on every hard to get rid of the white metal might occasion the great disasters in the economic world, and produce a crisis more distastrous than any within the memory of man.
Established 1572
Gentlemen. I need hardly remind you that the stock of silver in the world is estimated at some thousands of minors, and if this conference breaks op without arriving at definite results there may be a depreciation in the valge of that commodity frightful to contemplate, and out of which a monetary panic might ensue, the far-preading cffect of which it is impossible to foretell,
·(Continued on Page 7)
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Pries are
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1
Steak Siriola-Ngan Lan Saneages-gau Cheang.. Es galleck's Bealas-Ne Nora 10
Tongue, fresh,-Ngau Id rush 60 Tangue, earned-Ham Ngau Li oach 80 cent. Kong Ta....... sch 80
Hoart-ga Sam. The 13.
18 Hemp, Salt-Nga Kin Feet,-Ngan Kak...ach 10 Ekinoys,-Ngan Yiu „ 9
-Ngau Melen
13 Liter-Nga Kolb. 13 Tripe (undressed), Ngan To Ib. 5
tan-keak
res' Head and Feet-2-- Matton Cop-eang Pel Ewat 1h Su
*
Fowl, Halman-Rot Nam Kal „, 33. Geest,-Ngo
... $8 Pigsons, Canton,-Pak Rapurach 35.
Hohow,--Bol Has Pak Kap
each XOF Turkeys, Cock,-Fo Kal Kung ib. To Tarkoys, Hon-Fo Exì Na - "Soipe-Sha Trof...
| Phonsant,—Shan Kal..... .....
Qadil-Om Chan Partridges,Che"Ks
win
Fruita.
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19 1.10
-
"
get $1.00 | Almonds,~Hang Tan --- lb. 10
Apples, (California)-Kam Shan
Ping Fo (Bananas, Bride'"). Muoan,—-Sane
Heong Chin,.
Leg.-Yeung Pal...... Shoulder-Yeong Shan Saddle-Yeung On Tak „Pig”), Chittings-Can Chang Brains-Cha No
par je Feet-Uba. Kerk --- Tb. 15 Fry,--Chu Chap.
Head-Cha Tan
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32
2-
| Carambola, --Temg To”
Coconuts,-Ye The
cash 12:
Lemens China, Linh đệm khi đi
Lemons, (Amerion-Kam Shan
Ling Bang... chló.
Lichees, Dried, (excell`stone), —
2
"
17
Ini Chi Bon Ib. 30
* Oranges, (Canton), Swert-
Shan-sheng Tim Chang Il. Orsogre, Tim Chang
T
24
9%
Peatats-Fa Shang
17
1
16 15
Fast-C2 Sam
* each 10 Kidney-Cho Pisach 10
... ib. 3 Liver,-Chu Ko... Pork Chop.-Cha Pal Kwat....
Ley-Cha Pel.."
Lois-Cha Han Tan Jas or Lard, Chu Yau- sheep's Head and Feet,-Tsang
Tan-Krok......
Heart-Yeung Sam... each 10 Kidneys-Yeang. Ia each 13- Liver. Yeang Kon ... 22 Backing Pigs, to order,-Chu Thal, 24 Sort, Boel-Stang Ngsa Tin
Mattoo-Slang Yeong Yaa .. Fal-Nguo Tosi Yük Sathing
19
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20
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Bream, Fin Yo.... Canton Fresh Water Fish-
Jaro,- Yo
Jatfish, Chik Ya Colish-Min Ye Crabs,-Hal...
Cattle Fish,--Mak Ya.... Dab,-55% Max Ta... Dacs-Woog Mei Lap Dog Fih,- Tit To Sha Bain, Couger,-Hot Men ...."
Garoupa, -Shek Pa...
Berrings-Too Pak...
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Hallbot-Cheung Evan, Kap
34
Pears (Canton). Cmžing, —Sh» LI
Persimmons. Large-Hung Tse
Plantain,-Tai Chiu ...
Pamelo, dlam-Trim Lo Taumroach Walnuts,-Hop Zo Grapes,-Po Tai Tsz...
Vegetables, &c.
Artichokes,-- Ah Chi Check with.
Fears. Sprout-Nga Fao...
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Long.- Kok...
Eeet Root-Hung Trei Tau
Bilter Squish,--Fu Kwa ...
| Brinjala, Green--Ching You K#%, Red-Hung Kat... 19 Cabbage Chinese, (c)
(Shanghai)-Ye Trol
Canliflower (Large),-Ye Troi Fa osch
Carrot-Kam.Shan...
+
Red-Hang Fa Chin
Green-Ching Lat Chin
19
Fish.
Ch.
18
14
Kai Trol
Ini Sia Tu
12
Can Shoots, banch,- Kan Shin,
14
(31ediam),
14
(Small),
身份
$2
12
Celery Chinese-Tong Kin Trai
36
Chilies, Dried-Ken Lat Chi
10"
-
13
Frosh water,-Tim Shuf Yo Yellow-Woog Sin ....... .... » ̈ From,Tin Kat...
Carry Stat, English, Kali Ohn Lit
Tb. 10
20
Cucumbers.-Ching Kvaesch
***
40
Garlic-Sun Tau
..... Ib
Ginger young;-Son Too Kerng ...
Gadgeon.--Pak Kap Ya
13
++
16
Ginger, old-Lo Keong
**
18
Horseradish, Shangbai,--Lik Kau „
Cabras,-Woog Fa Yu Couch,-Wa In Lobsters-Long Es... Mackerel,-Chi To
"20
30
Ladian Com-Shak Mal... -.oach. Lettuce, Teasg Shang Tsoln Fin
32
Water Chestart. - Ma Taf
11
Mandarin-Kw
16
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Mosk Fish,Mong Ya...
24
Maist,sal Ta
16
Oysters,Shang Ho
Parrot Fish-Kai Kung Ya ..... is
18
Onions. Eombay,-Yang Chung Tax IN
Parch-Ta Lo.
10
*
Oulons, Green-Shang Chang Ib. 35
P-Fa Pan Fong...
12
Onions, Shanghai,-5beung-hoi
Plano,-Pan T
Cheng Tan
Pomfret, Black,-Bak Chang
Pomfret, White,-Pak Chong...
3
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Book Fish, Shak Kan Kong..
19
Ranch,-Cbn Ya
19
Baknon-Ma Yat
36
Rhubarb (Fresh)-Tai Wong...
Sbuk,--Sha I¤...
10
13
Spinach, Yin T
Shrimps, Es
28
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Taros-Wo Ta......
24
Turnips, Panti, (Long)-Lo Pak
14.
Vegetable Marrow.-Tait K...
38
We Guarantee Safe Delivery of All Orders
It is the policy of the makers of the Hupmobile always to build a product worthy, in every way, of the confidence they invite buyers to place in it.
BRIEF SPECIFICATIONS:
Body Types Five-seater tour ing car, trosaster roadster. Wheelbase --112 inches, (2841). Cylinders-Foar, cast en bloe,"
removable bead 31" bore x 51" stroke, 83 x 101mm. Starting and Lighting Electric
---two unit system. Ignition High tension Magneto. Carburettor Adjustable.
Fuel System-Vacuum feed. Lubrication-Premure system
with pomp. Clutch-Dry disc type-plates Tyrez-815 x 165 mm. clincher or 32 x 4 straight side. Demountable rima.
Wheels-Wooden (Artillery type) Colour-Blue or guy body,
ALEX ROSS S & COMPANY,
HONGRONG,
CHINA.
SHANGHAI GARAGE COMPANY,
SHANGHAI, CHINA,
Hupmobile
Snapper-Lap In..
Joles, T15 Sha T Tanch-Was Ya Tarbot,--Tro Han Yo Terties, small, fresh
water, ---
Kank Ya
The
Lam Mia Tal. 19
Mushrooms, Fresh,Shang Tso Ku 16. Okres
Parsley-Ban Teci
Potato, Sweet,-Fan Sho
Jaynene,-Yat Pan Shu Tou
American, F. Ki Shu Teal The
Pamplia-Tang K
Radish,--Hany Lo Pak Tesi
Saallots,-Kcor Choos, Ten
Tomatoes.--Fan E ́...
Water Crem,-Sai Yeung Teol...
Lály root.-Lia Ngadoon ay Yat-Tai Sh¤***
Quality.
With LEA & PERRINS' SAUCE,
a few drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or cheese, &c., are all that is. required to impart the most delicious piquancy and flavour.
The QUALITY and concentration of its ingredients make a little of this sance go
long way.
Herri
Lea
The Original and Ganda WORCESTERSHIRE.