MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1922.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT
AND ADMIRALTY.
Coal Contractors Goneral Brokers.
-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-
IEZ Undemigned have received instrus
tions to sali Ly Pabllo ásetion, (For toount of the Concarand,j
TUESDAY, September 3, 1922, commencing nt 2.30 p.m., thoir Sales Roome, N1.8, Dan Voux Road, Cornar ci Ice Honto Stroot,
AND
VALUABLE TEAKWOOD BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES,
*C. &c,
Comprising -
Dining Suites, Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chairs (new), Card and Uccasional
Tables, Teakwood Twin Bedstend),
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID. Erary additional word & Conta far insortions.
WANTED.
VANTED Partner, foreign or Chinese, Engineer preferred, who can put into advertiser's business about $25,000-or financial Agent who against good interest will finance orders in hand, please com municate with Box No. 1400, c/o
China Mail."
WENCHOW WRECKED.
TERRIBLE LOSSES ON
· THE RIVER.
THE
Wenchow, Sept. 16.-A typhoon of the most devastating character known to the oldest resident here struck the port with elartling auddenness on Monday. All communication with the outside world was cut off, as the wires were down corth and south and up to to-day, when the etr. "Yoshun," which bad called in from Fouchow, left they had not been repaired.
CHINA MAIL.
at theʼrata of 500 miles in 24 hours and the centre must have possed; it not actually over, at least very close
to us.
STR. VRICHING'S WONDERFUL
ESCAPE.
A.P.O. 'This mount her total wreck, but 28 of the men weresaved through the gallant and praiseworthy efforts of Mr. Powell, the A.P.C. agent, and his servants. Another steam launch went under with five mea.
The Chintsa estimate that close The worst period was from 7 p.m. upon 100 junks and other big craft until midnight. The river orait were lost, whilst they place the loss of small boats, such as sampans, at auffored terribly. The China Mer about 1,000. it ie impossible to chante' str." Feiching" had a wonder-estimate the total lusa of life. BAVOO IN THE DARK. ful escape from serious damage and the fact that she came through at all
On shore, walls and houses wore reflects the greatest credit on her falling like packs of cards. The city Captain and officers. She was moored was in denee lorkness, owing to the to a big pontoon, strongly fastened electrio light being early cut off by by anchors and chains, but the whole the storm. The city now presonte a pontoon broke away between 8 and picture of destruction which can only Sunday, September 10, was a glori-8 30 p.m, and, in danse darkness the be described as like that of a place ously fine day, with no suggestion of ship swung up stream. She struck a that has suffered a severe bombard- the impending calamity, but at 2 p.m. riverside house broadside on and ment. The second rice orop is badly though, unfortunately, the house was damaged and the orange trees have on Monday it was evident that a very demolished, the temporary holding up likewise suffered. "O_LET-New Building in Jordan severe typhoon was travelling towards of the ship allowed time for her to be Road, Kowloon. 3 rooms on first Wenchow. At that time the barome- got under control. Oo sandings oor: 2 rooms on ground floor. For particulars apply to KOON TAI &ter was going down fast the reading being taken where the ship struck, a Co., 24, Des Voeux Road, Central. bring 29,556. At 8.30 p.m., it had depth of 47 ft. wat registered. It was
a wonderfal escape. fallen to 28.56 and the city and dis-i trict were being laid in ruing. It has been officially computed that the
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TO LET.
FOR SALE,
large and small Wardrobes, Dressing FC dix Cylinder Bit Motortyphoon travelled towards Wenckow
Car 38 Can
Table and Chairs, Washstands, &c., be seen by appointment. No reasonable Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Dinner offer refused. Reason for sale Owner Services, Crockery &
Ware, lelt Colony. Apply Box No. 1378, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Carpets and e/o "China Mail,” Rugs, Staircase Carpets, Electro-plate:] Ware, Electric Reading Lamps, Screens, Blackwood Teapsys, Carved Curio Cabinet, Marble top Flower Stands, Val. St. Lambert Cut-glass Ware and Marble Statuettes and Ornaments,
Also
A few lots of Blankets, Travelling Ruge and Sundry Hovesbold Linane.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash on delivery.
AUCHES & BOTO, Auckaneers. Hongkong. September 21, 1922.
INTIMATIONS
PEAK HOSPITAL.
NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thar as from the 30th instant the interest and responsibility of the undersigned the above concern will cease. All accounts due to and owing by the Hospital at that date should be referred to the undersigned for settlement.
By Order,
PEAK HOSPITAL Co., LTD.,
per O. MARRIOTT, Secretary. Jongkong, September 19, 1929.
NOTI
PEAK HOSPITAL.
NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as from the 1st October the above concern will be taken over by the Hoogkong Government and managed by a Special Committee appointed by the Government. All accounts due to and owing by the Hospital as from that date hould be referred to the undersigned for settlement.
By Order,
D. K. BLAIR, Secretary & Treasurer, PEAK HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. Hongkong. September 19, 1929.
"THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE FOURTH GYMKHANA is
fixed for SATURDAY, October 14th, 1922. Draft Programmes and Entry Forms may be obtained at Race Course, Hongkong Club and Causeway Bay Stables.
Entries close
30th September.
Saturday,
Hongkong, September 22, 1922.
MRS. HAN INOKUOHL.
Telephono Koinon 751.
No. 21. Ashley Road. Kowlop ›, Back of Star Theatre, CERTIFICATED EXPERT MASSAGE, HAND AND ELECTRIC,
Also at patients' residence by arrangement.
MARTIN'S ·
PILLS
PAPIOLASTEEL
Thananda að hadde alvaga kuap a ban of
•Mendes Pidu the bean, sự khai an the det ad any angularby of the Spikema *Imely dise ̋may hë pigislatorul.” “Flown whi MƏNİ MƏN -A1 Complete the Eterna på tv Egbert Be Watch, or part free 4 TALEIX, Comic, RegikanESOL, SAG.
MARTIN'S XPIOL 8STEEL PILLS
MASSAGE.
MIE. HONDA, Mes'KIBAKI and
ER SUMIDEU, ..
No. 4 Wadham Street {oppsite to the "Chiny Mall"]
ARNETS superlative quality. Made
by hand from foreign prepared human hair, sterilized. Capnets $2.00 dozen, Fringeasts $2.30 per dozen, portige paid. Communicate Tel. 4300 or P. O. Box 481.
FRENCH LESSONS
G. MOUSSION
15, Morrison Elill Road,
INTIMATIONS.
THE HONGKONG • CHAMFOA
DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Suare Register and Transfer
Books of the Company, will be closed from the 2nd to the 9th October, 1922, both days inclusive.
Warrants for the Interim Dividend can be obtained at the Office of the Company, 2 Queen's Buildings, Hong- kong, on and after the 11th October
next.
A
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By Order of the Braril,
R. M. DYER,
ANNUAL AQUATIC FESTIVAL at the Victoria Recreation Club, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 28th, 29th and 30th September, 1922. Commencing at 4.30 pm. on Thursday and Friday, and 3.30 p.m. on Saturday. Band in attendance on Saturday. ADMISSION:-Non-members,
season
ticket, $5.00, Members, Ladies, Sailors and Soldiers, season ticket, $2.00.
Each day, non-members $2.00. Each day, Members, Ladies, Sailors and Soldiers $1.00. Tickets can be bad at the Club from
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A Government launch, with 30 men on board, was not so fortunate, for she crashed bows on into the riverside wall of the premises rented by the
PRODUCE IN
The English United Methodist Church Mission has been badly hit, for the oollege, hospital and big church in the city have been serionaly dam- aged. There is also news up to the present of six fue churches in the country being razed to the ground, The loss to this mission alone will tatal $2,000.-N. G. Daily News,
HONGKONG,
APPHOXIMATE RBIAIL PRICES.
ZARI
411
18. 16
Eggs, Hen,--Kal Tau (cooking) par dos. 21
Fgga. Han,—Kal Tan (freel) .....por don 33
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Zinc Concentrates
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Il Men.
For Quotations and Terms of Delivery of above Products, schrankan
Zinc Producers' Association Pty. Ltd.
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AN Size:
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1 TO 4
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KERMATH
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Reduced Pricct $135.60
to
$1550.00
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49 Parts Standard and Interchangradić. American Dosch Magneros—Impulse coupling.
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KERMATH AGENTS
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Shameen, Camion, Clafina,
Kermath Manufacturing Co. Detroit, Mich.,US.A.
Cable Address= KERMATH
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FINE ARTS
NIKKO
HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING
TEL.1259
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2nd Floor.
THE INTERNATIONAL SHIRT CO.
Head Office: 79 Wyndham Straet.
(Opposite Central Police Station.) Tel. Central 4166.
Dealere in all kinds of High-class Silk Shirts,
Collars, Nocktics and Pyjamas for Gentlemen AND AL90
Chemises, Skirts, Wrappers, Scaris, Veils, and Night-gowns for Ladies
ALSO MADE TO
MODERATE PRICE
ORDER
PROMPT DELIVERY
Manager: EMILIO LAU,
Butcher Meat.
Poultry
September 20, June Juno
1922. Cta.
1918.
1914.
September 20, June
JUDE
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1932. 1916.
1914
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23
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40
28
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24
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28
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Cocoinote,-Ya Tuo ...
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10
15
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15
18.
Lemona, China,Ling Mung... lb. S
10
Head-Cha Tan
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199
18
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10
10
Lichoon, Dried, (small stone),—
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8
Lal Cht Kon lb. 40
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30
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10
Pork Chop,—Ohu Pel Swat ...... 19
30
25
23
13
Leg,-Ohu Pel... ...
28
17
11
Loin,-Obu Han Tan
10
18
29
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21
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42
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23
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Parrot Fish-Kai Kong Ta
21
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8
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20
13
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12
16
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Prawak-Ming Ea
40
45
34
Japances,-Yat Pan Shu Tal 16, 4
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10
10
14
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41
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Monday, the 25th inst.: Competitors' entries close on Monday, the 25th inst., at 6 pm. Entry forms can be had on application at the V.R.C.
A. MCKIRDY, Actg. Hon. Secretary. Ilongkong, September 23, 1922,
ESTATE OF THE LATE T. 0. WILKEN.
ALL
LL Outstanding Accounts
connection with the above estate should be sent at once to the undersigned clo "China Mail" office.
G. W, C. BURNETT.
Hongkong, September 22, 1922.
J. B. LAL.
THE ABLE INDAN PHYSICIAN PRO51 SINGAPORE.
be tow ready to receive rygesio wiring tocomiult blem the foltuwlug diseases, vix Coll, Cathetḥ, Itmadache, Henserania, Earpain, sikuliner, Tooth arte. uning of the Nine, Neuralzin me., ete. And
the
* GUARANTEES TO CURE vallesininkais
TWO MINUTES.
11,50 REWARD...
A Reward of $1,399) (and Lovesand), will be pykl ta hy Belor when be able toward the shore melionei allsenses within i miloutek,
Anyone making use of my medicine alther by remazing my label or substituting his own will mai |be ratitled toźle reward.
The inedicine is my own preparation. 7 ram sure 23 Kinds of Kya diviznos da well as other slektivnos and guarantee to cure malically,
13.00
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. MADE TO CEDER.
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Vegetables, &c.
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Pesas, Sprout,-Nga Teo...
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Bliter Squash,-Ft K...
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JEWELLERS
Dealers in China Jades, Diamonds, Pearls,
Precious Stones & Amber-Beads,
78, Queen's Road Central.
Tel. Centl. 2907.
Inspection Cordially Invited.
CHO.
YICK
LAND & ESTATE AGENTS
Telephone Central No. 911-1987,
35, Queen's Road Central
CHINA EMBROIDERY & DEAWN WORK CO. Makers of Dros, Bal Cushion and Table Covers, Capes, Shawl, Laces, etc., sta., Exquisite work any design uzecuted Brgjesentative Assortment for Retail and Wholesala BYUCKED BY
KEE OBLONG. SANG
Hongkong Agenta, Telephone Contl. 2401,
49, Connaught Road Central.
FULL VALUE
offered for OLD PIANO
in exchange for a
NEW MODEL
TSANG FOCK PIANO COMPANY.
Phone Central 2127.
Dia, Wanchai Road.