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THE HONGKONG · DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 1921

Foamite Firefoam

THE MOST EFFECTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

BOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG' AND SOUTH CHINA:

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, `LTD.

Tel. Contral 250.

h

2, Queen's Buildings

THE “STRAND" PHONOGRAPH,

Built by America's Foremost Mechanicians, the "STRAND" is the Latest Creation in the Phonograph Line. The following are but a few of ita Outstanding Features:-

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1. It is built of the Best Materials to withstand the climatic

conditions of Tropical Countries.

-It is Artistically Designed and Beautifully Finished.

3.-Its Tone is Round and Full-surprisingly Life-like.

4--It plays all kinds of Disc Records, including Pathe and Edison.

without Change of Attachment.....

Call for Demonstration at the

OKEH STUDIO,

8, Das Vaux Hoad Central (CoRNER OF ICH HODAK STRIFT). TEL. NO-CENTRAL 4453.

PIANOS FOR SALE OR HIRE.

TSANG FOOK PIANO CO.,

TYL. 2127.

A BOON TO

MOTHERS IN

THE TROPICS.

Obtainable at

FRENCH STORE

Beaconsfield Arcade.

944, WANGHAI ROAD.

VIAL'S

SELF DIGESTING FOOD

for infants, before, during, and after weaning.

VIAL'S FOOD

assists the dentition and growth of children; it is also highly recom mended to persons with weak digestive powers.

Wholesale: 8, Rua Vivienas, PARIS and at all Druggists

AILSA CRAIG

MARINE MOTOR

A first-class British-made Motor at a reasonable price.

1 Cylinder to 6 Cylinders

4 B.H.P. to 50 BHP

Prices and particulars from

BOLE AGENTS:

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Telephone C. 1030.

Machinery Dept.

AHEAD OF THE, MAIL BLUE BIRD

[PHOM INDIAN TAPERS.]

A WAR OFFICE AFPOINTMENT.

LONDON. December 27th. Upon the retirement of Sir Charles Harris on January 3rd, the temporary Arrangement whereby there have been two joint secretaries at the War Office will terminate and the duties of the two secre- taries will be amalgamated under the title of Permanent Under Secretary of State for War to which Sir Herbert Creedy will be appointed, retaining his sent on the Army Council. Sir Herbert Creedy, K.C.B., has had a long and distinguished career at the War Office and has been Private Secretary to sucesive Secretaries of State for War (Col. Soely, Mr. Asquith

Lloyd Earl Kitchener, Mr. George, the Earl of Derby, Viscount Miluer and Mr. Churchill. Ho is 43 RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS.

LONDON, December 27th,

The unqualified success of the Air Ministry's experiment for expanding the Reserve of Air Force officers by the ad.; mission of qualified ex-ofleers has inspir ed the Ministry to extend the scheme, and it now appeak for a further 200 re- cruits. Four civil schools have already established in London, Bristol, Coventry and Glasgow. Another two are opening in the North-West England and Yorkshire where at first seaplane traiding will be undertake.

been

SCHEME TO EXHIBIT BRITISH MANUFACTURES.

LONDON, December 29th. The reasons for the failure of a scheme? to send a ship round the world to exhibiti British manufactures was revealed at a meeting of the creditors of the British World Trade Expeditions, Ltd., to day.

The Ocial Receiver said the Company. was incorporated in March, 1922, with & nominal capital of £95,000, afterwards increased to £75,000. According to the Company's books the only Director who did without any remuneration was Mr. Ben Tillet, M.P., who was acting as chair-| man at the date of the winding up.

The promoters stated in November, 1921, they entered into partnership to acquire

ICE CREAM

AND

CONFECTIONERY

PARLOR.

Corner of Pedder St.

AND

Queen's Rd. Central

Old Post Office Site.

TRY OUR

DELICIOUS

SPECIAL

COFFEE

65 cts, per lb.

a ship to sail round the world to exhibit C.E. WARREN CO., LTD.

British manufacturers at 43

differens

ports, The Directors in January con- tracted the purchase of the steamer Orontes From the Orient Steam Naviga tion Company for £4,000, and it was ultimately found that £10,000 was requir ed thoroughly to overhaul her machinery. on December 14th Her reconditioners began at nelion.

The officials of the Company attributed the failure to insufficient capital although the Official Receiver wis of the opinion that mismanagement was a contributing

Cause

The statement of affairs showed that the liabilities were £103,000 and the assets £5,000, a total deficiency of £98,633. The shareholders have decided to leave the liquidation in the hands of the Official Receiver, it being stated that only from the advantageous sale of the Orontes could the creditors anticipate any dividend.

SCOTTISH PROPERTY BOOM.

LONDON, December 30th. With approximately 800,000 acres which camo into the property market in 1923, slightly over six million acres in Scotland have changed handa since the beginning of the big property boom at the close of 1028, representing almost one-third of the country and involving something like a £70,000,000 turnover...

PRESERVING LANDSCAPE BEAUTY.

LONDON. December 31st.

The Anglo-American Oil Company has

SANITARY ENGINEERS

MONUMENTALISTS, &o

OFFICES & )984, Wanchai Road,

GODOWNS.

Tax No. 369. HONGKONG.

OF

ALL KINDS

BUILDERS' REQUISITES IN STOOK. Soil: Vent and Rain Water Pipes Floor and Wall Tiles. Baths, Basins Bath Fittings. Waterheaters for Gas, Oil or Coal Fual. Also A Few Chip Heaters.

OPEN AND CLOSED GRATES. COOKING

RANGES.

ESTIMATES FREE FOR A SANITARY

INSTALLATIONS, HOT WATER

STEMS, &C.

GENERAL REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Specialists in Monumental Work-Cut in Italian Marble or Hongkong Granite.

UST RECEIVED: A SHIPMENT OF ITALIAN

MARBLE FLOOR. TILIS. Prices on Application. ARTIFICIAL WEATHE--YROX 8" to 18" DIAMETER IN STOCK..

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also decided to remore field and road HOP SING & CO.,

advertising signs in sympathy with the movement for preserving the beauty of the landscape. The decision of the two Companies means the dismantling of thousands of hoardings. A recent special cable state that a definite move in con- acction with the campaign against the disfigurement of the country-side had been taken by Shell Motor Spirit who had an- nounced their intention to remore road-side advertising signs throughout the country.

TYPEWRITER

DEALERS & REPAIRERS, Supplies and Ribbons for all Makes of Machines.

all 22, Pottinger Street. Tel. C. 3212.

IRISH FREE STATE ARMY,

LONDOX, December 30th. The Irish Free State is rapidly convert- The ing ita army to a peace footing. Minister of Financo bas decided that the expenditure upon it must be limited to four millions sterling and it is now an- apunced that the standing army will co- sist of about 20,000 men which is less than two thirds of the quota agreed upon The heavy by the Anglo-Irish Treaty, demobilisations which have taken place, combined with the release of over 10,000 prisoners are likely to put a serere strain on the labour market but this will be met to some extent by the proposal of the Free State Parliament to spend £2,000,000 on emergency work. Many men will be absorbed in the rebuilding area of Dublin which was devastated in the troublesome period three years ago and in the New Year will begin the re storation of Sackville-street to its old: greatness an one of Europe's finest thoroughCares.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET CLOSING QUOTATIONS

JANUARY 18TH, 1923. Hongkong and Ebanghai:

Banks

$1,120 b. H.K., C. & M. Steamboats $48 sa China Sugars

$289 1 -Kowloon Wharve. #180 b.. Whampoa Dock1603 Now Engineerings. · amar

Tla, 3. Cementa sen siis sama? Hongkong

Electrics.....23 b Mongkong TramNE

B-bøyer1; 1-ullero; ma~gaden,'

+1

BRANCH OFFICE :

182, Tak Hing Kai, CANTON.

CAN I

WHAR I

OF COURSE YOU WILL, GIVE QUE DRY-CLEANING

SERVICE

A TRIAL FIRST

IN

THE MOST DELICATE FABRICS RENOVATED WITH ALAL THE ORIGINAL BRIGHTNESS OF COLOUR REVIVED.

STEAM

LAUNDRY CO. HEAD OFFICE and WORES, YAUMATI, TOL K 32. HONGKONG DEPOT:18, Stanley Street, Tel. 01179,

62, Prays East.

KOWLOON DEPOT: 12, Canton Bond.

KOWLOON HOTEL DEPOT. CANTON: 19, Sharki Central, Eari.

C

FEND FOR PRICE LIST.

MATSUMURA,

6, Arsenal Street, Hongkong.

DEALER IN GENUINE

ART CURIOS

Ancient and Modern Successor to Nikko

Artistic Gold, Silver, Bronn Damascens, & Lacquer Wares, Eatsuma Porcelain, China Tea Services, Embroideries, Silk Lampshades, etc.

GREAT REDUCTION SALE

ALL KINDS OF LADIES' FANCY GOODS

including Swatow Drawn Work, Canton Embroidery, Hand-made Laces, Ivory ware, Beaded Works, etc., etc.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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(YUEN CHEONG)":

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to think of

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Makers of Furniture, the QUALITY of which has long boon accepted by knowing Furniture-buyer as the STANDARD OF MERIT.

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THE FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD.

DFALEBS and MANUFACTURERS of Czygen, Acetylene, Carbonic Acid, Ammoniae, Anhydrous sulpurons gases, Carbide of Calcina, Motor Cycle acetylens' tanks, and all necessary equipment for low and high pressure autogenous welding,

Autogenous welding of ali motel by Ozy-Acetylenie and

Electric processer,

Boiler Repairs a speciality.

Apply 6, 20, Bos Vesux Bond Central, 2nd Flo

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