TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 1923.
YOKOHAMA REFUGEES.
EMPRESS VESSEL IN FORT
TO-DAY.
Two hundred and fifty Chinese survivors from the Yokohama catastrophe arrived here this after- noon on heard the "Empress of Canada." Shortly after the gang-
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE
DISASTER.
HONGKONG RELIEF FUND.
NOTICE.
above Fund are open at the following places:
way was lowered, representatives | QUBSCRIPTIONS LISTS for the of the local relief canimittee wont on board and took charge of the party. Despite the terrible suffer ing and mental anguish they have undergone, not a word of complaint was heard, thought to the majority it means starting life over again.
A number of European, Ameri- ean and Japanese residents were on the wharf to meet the vessel in the hopes of learning news of relatives and friends. A few local residents, who were spetid- ing a holiday in Japan were among the passengers.
Of these Miss D. E. Pepperell was actually in Yokohama at the time of the earthquake. Seen by China Mail representative, Miss Pepperell said: Please do not ask me to talk of the matter. I cannot bear to think of it; the even experience was tries terrible for anything. I am waiting for my friends--my one desire is to get home as quickly as possible and really cannot speak of the earthquake,"
Captain James R.N.R. was kind
Hongkong General Chamber of
Commerce.
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
Chartered Bank of India, Australia
& China.
Mercantile Bank of India. International Banking Corporation. Netherlands Trading Society. -Yokohama Specie Bank.
Hongkong C.ub.
Cheques should be made out to the Order of the Japanese Earth quake Disaster Hongkong Relief Fund.
By Order,
D. K. BLAIR, Secretary,
HONGKONG RELIEF COMMITTEE. Hongkong, 10th September, 1923.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have received instruc
enough to spare our reporter a few to sell by Public Auction,
moments.
He stated that Yoko
Tuna port was completely wrecked. The 'Empress of Canada" had anchored in Yoke- hata Bay; the only means of get- ting ashore was in the ship's boats as all launches and souill- craft have been destroyed.
Asked whether there had bee any restrictions placed on the Jhip's wireless being used, Captain aames replied that as the Japanese suthorities and need to use their own wireless as much as possible, he had been requested not to use his wireless for fearof interference with the government's messages. This undoubtedly accounted for Hongkong being kept so lang in
the dark.
The Warsaw police have sup- pressed three important trade unions, those of the building, leather, and chemical industries. which were proved to live been concerned in the propagation of Communist doctrines.
STOP PRESS.
The Russo-Asiatic Bank hoe
has recivola amble that all the staff in the Yokohanna branch are
safe.
BOOTH
on
FRIDAY, September 14, 1923. commencing at it m
At their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, A Quantity of Valuable Household Farnlture. Comprising:- Toak bedstrade, wardmbno, marbla table. op wanhstands, drawing
dining table, cheat of extension drawers, ice chest, carpot, curtains, Block, lectric tablo fani, marble carepelor, etc, etc.
A few pieces of Canton Blackword ware.
One Cottage Piano Ons Enamel Bath.
Catalognes will ho fassed.
THE CHINA MAIL.
PARTICULARS AND CONDITION
OF SALE of the
STEAMSHIPQHEKIANG" -
as ale now lies at Stone Cutters Island to be sold by
Order of the Mortgagee
by
P 'BLIC AUCTION
On FRIDAY
the 21st, day of September, 1923) at 3 o'clock p.m. IN OVE LOT by
Bestra, Lammert Bros., Auctioneers at their Auction Rooms in Daddali Sirect
The slip in of 985.2 too gross and 535.1 aatt tonnage. Her length is 190 feeter thereabouts, Beam 33 foot or thereabouts, draft 18 feet 9 inches or thereabouts and horsepower 252.
For onders to view. apply to Metara. Lammert Bros., the Auctioneers
For further particulars-apply"t="},
Metros. JOHNSON STOKES
& MASTER,
Prince's Buildings or to Mesure, LAMMERT Bros., the Auctoneers,
Dandelt Street. Longkong, September 11, 1923.
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE Undersigned have received in
tractions from Mrs. G. A. Sachse to sell by Public Auction
TUESDAY, September. 18, 1993, commencing at 11 am.
at "Kingsclere," Kennedy Road. A Large Quantity of Valuable
·Household Farnituro.
Comprising:-
Dreasing room suite (Chesterfold couch and chairs, teak tapestry chaire, tak round and card tables, teak acreone, beautiful Japanese carved and lac- quered curio cabinet, Japancen lacquered screen. large Chinese porcelain "vasoa brass electroliers, brasa orasments, cus
On View from Thursday the 13:b. glase punch barrel, cut glast decanlora September 1923.
Terras-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,, Austinewera.
on
THURSDAY, Sept. 20, 1023," at 1.45.p.101.
"Craig Ryrie " No. 13 The Park, A Large Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
famuelving
Hatalarda ball chairs, Chepteris c-nel and chaira (by Lane Crawford, Ted, renk & tapestry nin chairs with ATR, Carin esbinet, large rand dig. itable, teak side board, dining chairs, dinner waggons, pictures, orements carreta, curtains c... etg
To-k and iren donhlo & single bed. s'en tenk siege and double wirdmbes with of a doors dressing table, marble | In washstand, cho t of drawera, task folding ble, teak screen, dont le and single toilet nets, Changhai bath, 6ter. ice chest, woking stove, slominiko and iron cooking utensils, plc., ele.
$180
Ecveral pieces of blackscod ware.
And
A large quantity of palms, ferns and planta.
On View from Wednesday the 19th, September 1994.
talognes will be issued. Torms:-- Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Autiomema. Hongkong. 11th September, 1923.
und glasses, blue and white Chinees din- ner set, bite dessert sat, oil paintinge, large arpata, pile ruga, curtsina, cosh ions, Chinesa Carios, wall plates etc., Etc.
Bedsteads, toak wardrobes with by velled mirrors, teak dressing tables with bevelled mirror, marble top washstnude, toilet sot, tables, chairs, etc., etc.
Now counterpanes, linen sheets, piti- ow ensem, band and I cat wela.
A large quantity of blackwood ware. Onn Hany Grand piano by John Broadwood & Sune
Also
One full size Billiard table by Hannig London, with "Eurek1" Bron. improved cushion by Burroughes & Watts London (rirth recently changed by Lane Crawford, Lad.)
And
Largo Quantitia of palms, ferus, plants end porcelain floxer stands.
Can.gue will be issued.
On View from Monday, 17th S ptem- her 1933.
Term-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers Hongkong, 11th September, 1923.
Rhonmatism. Have you ever tried Chumte sin's Pain Balm for rhomatism? lf· you! ara wasting time, an tho longer this davare cons on the harder itto cure, Got bele tuday annly it with a vigorous massage to the list d parts and you will be surprised and delighted at the reit obtained. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.
A TREMENDOUS. OVATION
OF REMARKABLE PRAISE GREETS
TARKING ON'S "THE FLIRT"
MASTERPIECE
REMARKABLE!
Says Reeland Reviews
"It is a picture that will be remembered for a long time. A remarkable motion picture. It is a pleasure to state that "The Fiirt" as a picture is quite as good as "The Firt" as a book-even a little better, per- kaps."
FIRST RATE!
Says N. Y. Globe
"A REMARKABLE piece of work in every respect. First rate entertainment. Hobart Henley has handled the Tarking- ton story with rare skill and intelligence. I hope Mr. Tarkington writes Hobart a letter and tells him so
POWERFUL!
Says N. Y. Eve, Mail
"A POWERFUL, well acted picture.”
A UNIVERSAL-JEWEL SUPER-PICTURE
ONE OF THE BEST!
Says N. Y. Telegraph.
"ACTED by a flawless cast, it is a picture with tremendous human interest. If it meets with the success it deserves it should be one of the best pictures of the year." GOOD FOR EVERY FAMILY!.
Says Photoplay
"LISTED as one of January's' best pictures. Of a family, for a family. It might be the slogan of this picture. For every family, in fact !"
EXCELLENT!
Says N. Y. World
"ALL who like Tarkington's work may find this picture worth their while. Most -of it is excellent.
COMMENCING TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) at the WORLD
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DOUBLE EAGLE 'DEAL
BANK'S CLAIM FAILS.
A
The defence was that the trans- action did not take place between- the Buck and the defendant but between the Byk and B Jan named Chan Wul-kec "Now' transaction in American, that Chan Wai-keo has "double eagles" led to an action appeared", declared Mr. C. A. S Russ (for the defence), "they are heard before Mr. Justice Gompertz trying to rake us in." at the Summary Court to-day when After hearing evidence His the Kam Tal Bank sued Chu Yick Honour said he was left in some. Ng, trading as Win Kee, for doubt regarding the plaintiff's" $1087.89 money paid by and com- † claim and was not satisfied that the mission due to the plaintiffs in reclaim had been made out
He spect of certain purchases of rust therefore, he said, give judg- gold coins by the plaintiffs as ment for the defendant, hemma - agents for the defendant. A sun of $87.80 was waived in order to bring the action within Summary jurisdiction.
The plaintiffs were represented hy Mr. R. E. A. Webster (of Messrs. Hastings, and Hastings, Dennys and Bowley.)
Engagement
Extraordinary!
Secured At An Immense Cost -
No Advance in Prices-At the CORONET THEATRE, Beginning TO-NIGHT.
The Most Talked of Picture In America!
The World's First Authentic.
Million Dollar Picture!
A
DRAMATIC GRIPPING. THRILLING SPECTACULAR ARTISTIC. ELABORATE UNUSUAL DARING - ENTHRALLING
HUGE
THE UTMOST PERFECTION OF SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT
By Special and Unusual Arrangement with Mr. Carl Laemmle, President of the Universal Film Mfg. Com-1 piny, the Management of the BLANK THEATRE is en- abted to announce a limited engagement of the Motion Picture that for the past year (and prior to its release) has received more press comment than any other tel pictures presented during that fime.
In congratulating ourselves, my we also veritur” to con- gratulate the peopie of this city wɔon their opportuity of seeing, within a few weeks of its triumphaat, record- breaking New York presentation
VON STROHEIM'S
"FOOLISH WIVES"
That Masterpiece of Master Minds
In the production of which more than $10,000 was spent for every minute required to show it on the screen, DON'T MISS THIS THE GREATEST • SCREEN EVENT IN YEARS-SEE THIS MARVELLOUS EN- TERTAINMENT WHILE YOU HAVE THE OPPOR- TUNITY-WATCH THE DAILY PARERS FOR DE- TAILED ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE WONDERS PREPARED FOR YOU IN THE GREATEST MO. TION PICTURE EVER CONCEIVED BY THE MIND OF MAN
SEATS NOW ON SALE FOR THE FORMAL OPENING
THE
CORONET
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
A DINNER DANSANT
will be held each
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY.
WEEK-DAYS
During the Summer Season on Orchestra will be in attendance from 8p.m. until Midnight.
SUNDAYS
An Orchestra will be in attendance during Tiffin and Tes.
Tables may be reserved at the Hongkong Hotel (Telephone C. 3a).
OR
At the Repulse Bay Hotel (Telephone C. 807.)
HONGKONG HOTEL.
DINNER DANSANTS
will be held Nightly in the
GRILL ROOMS
(Sundays Excepted)
.:,
The Jazz Orchestra will be in attendance.
Dancing from 8 pm.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
LANE, CRAWFORD'S
PROVISION
DEPARTMENT
HAVE, COLD STORED, A STOCK
OF
REAL SCOTCH
FISH
KIPPERED HERRINGS
BLOATERS
FINDON HADDOCK
MOST DELICIOUS
per lb, .50
.60
.70
AND APPETISING,
TELEPHONE 1741 (3 Lines.)
ALLISON
PIANOS
YACHT MODELS
SUITABLE FOR LAUNCH PIONICS
ETC.
*AT
ANDERSON'S
DANCING
To prepare your floor quickly and efficiently for an enjoyable, dance use our ACADEMY
DANCE FLOOR WAX
Just sprinkle lightly over the floor and the dancers will do the rest. EASY AND BOLNOMICAL TO USE THE CHINA DISPENSARY.
82, Queen's Road Central-
-Tel. 218.
HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY
IS NOW ON SALE
AT THE OFFICES OR THE PUBLISHERS, 5. WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG,
AND
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED
CHATER ROAD.
Price $1.
THE DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO.,
PIANOS for SALE or Hire
TSANG FOOK PIANO CO.,
Tel. 2127.
94A. Wanchai Rond.
THE ORIGINAL HAIG WHISKY
JOHN HAIG & Co., Ltd.
DISTILLERS, MARKINCH,
SCOTLAND.
Good Whisky should be old and thoroughly matured in wood. his
is guaranteed by the above who are the Old- est Distillers Of Scotch Whisky In The World.
Ask for John Haig Gold Label or Glenleven White Label.
SOLE AGEN18:
GANDE, PRICE &
· CO., LTD,
WINE & SPIET MERCHANTH.
Central No. 180)))
6, QUBENIH KOAD, CENTRAL
HONGKONG.