THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1914,
NOTICES
EXPANDED
OR PLASTER WORK AND REINFORCED (CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
AS
USED IN
NUMEROUS
IMPORTANT
WORKS
IN
METAL
FOR
FLOORS:
ROOFS,
FOUNDATIONS.
WALLS,
&c.
CREAT BRITAIN and AMERICA. STOCK LIST, PAMPHLETS, AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. Quotations for any description of Machinery or Engineering Pam on application to
DODWELL & CO., LTD.. Machinery Dept
:
ORECON PINE LUMBER.
LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES ON HAND,
UNION WATERBOAT CO., LTD.
CONTRACTORS TO HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY.
NOTICES
DRACON CYCLE DEPOT.
MOTOR CARS FOR HIRE AND
FOR SALE.
PROMPT SERVICE.
FOR CHRISTMAS!!'
TEL 482
WHY NOT SEND HOME SOME OF THE FOLLOWING GOOD THINGS FROM HERE?
Finest Quality
PRESERVED GINGER
(None Better) -6-5 h, jars $15.50 12-24lb. Jurs. $17,00 CHOW-CHOW
(A. 1. Quality) 6-51b. jars $15:50 12-4lb. jars $17.00
Best Quality HANKOW TEA (Own Selection) 5. lhs Nott $11.00
7 lbs Nett 813.00
10 lbs Nott 17.00 CUMQUAT (Specially Selected). 6-5 lb jars $16.50 12-2b jars $18.60
The above quotations inthis all Custom desios and charges. We guaranteď free delivery to any fown in Great Britai
;.
Special Races will be quoted on application for vibur parts of the world,
THE HONGKONG PARCEL, EXPRESS & STORAGE CO.,
Telephone 1208.
HONGKONG.
HOTELS.
THE
HONGKONG
i.
AND
GRILL ROOM.
DODWELL & CO., LTD..
Telephone No. 41.
General Managers..
Hongkong, July 14, 1914.
THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CO.
New Scheme for Children's Early Endowment :~
Principal features: Small Premium, Liberal Surrender Valuo, No Medical Examination, Return of Premia in the Event of Death and Numerous Options at the Age of 25.
Write for Pamphlet and Full Particulars to
DODWELL & CO. LTD., Agents.
OBTAINABLE BYERYWHERE
SOLE AGENTS
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. Hongkong, June 11th, 1913..
IVI
turo,
NS IN CHINESE.
LI HON FAN, a Chinese graduate versed in litera has heen a teacher to European officials and merchants in this Colony for over ten years, He has a good method of train- ing Europeans to pass in the Chinese examination, and possessed of a first rate certificate as a Chinese teachor: He has also a good knowledge of Manda- rin and Hakka.
ia
Those who intend learning the Chinese language are requested to write c/o "Hongkong Tele- graph" office or direct to 39 Cochrane Street, 1st floor.
Hongkong, 29th Ján., 1912.
WING KEE & CO.
19 Connaught Ro,
SHIP CHANDLERS
PROVISION & COAL
MERCHANTS
Hongkong Brd October, 1918.
TE
ASTHMA
CAN Be Cured.
THEN why be half suffocated, and ait up all night cough- ing and gasping for broath when a SINGLE dose of
NOBBS' ASTHMA CURE
will give you certain, prompt relief and ensure a good night's rest? This, the only genuine oure for Asthma, discovered by Mr.
#
GRAND
NOTICES
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
THE PENTA KEROSENE MOTOR. South China Morning Post.
· The North Sen. The only sorape of news that reach us nowadays from the North Sea refer to the sinking of neutral ehips through striking minos laid- by the enemy. Nevertheless the | situation there is of thrilling and poignant interest. The powerful British fleet stands watch and warl, ready to strike the moment. the German warships venture into the open. At suỷ hour the curtain may be raised and reveal: the rival armadas in a death grapple. The inaction of the German High Seas fest, or even of their reconnoitring squadrons, is apt to lead the layman into a dangerously optimistio frame of mind. Many who are upag-
3. Duddell Stroot. 36 H.P. PENTA MARINE MOTOR quainted with naval matters have
HOTEL
J. H.TAGGART, Manager.
HOTEL
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
THE COOLEST PLACE IN TOWN, REAL COLD ICED DRINKS.
THE GRAND HOTEL ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY SELECTIONS DURINO TIFFIN AND DINNER AND AT INTERVALS DURING
THE DAY.
SPECIAL MONTHLY TERMS TO RESIDENTS. Phone No. 197.
F. REICHMANN,
PROPRIETOR.
Tel. Address "COMFORT.”
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
All
CENTRAL LOCATION, Electric Trams Pass
One Minute's Walk from Ferry.
MOST RELIABLE ENGINE IN THE MARKET. - SMALL, COMPACT, STATIONARY
MARINE STOOK.
ECONOMICAE. FOR
AS AS WELL VARIOUS SIZES IN DEMONSTRATION BOAT IN
PURPOSES.
·FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO
HARBOUR.
A.B. THE SWEDISH TRADING CO.
IN CHINA LTD.
YORK BUILDING (TOP FLOOR.)
begun to speak of the German navy with undisguised contempt. The silent watobers of the North Sea make no such mistake. Our enemy at sea is a olever seeman and strategist.
י,
China Mail.
Italy Explains Her Neutrality. In the minds of many there is etill much confusion regarding the part that Italy played-or perhaps it would be more ac ourate to say, "did not play "-. at the beginning of the war. Then, as all know, she was one of the three Powers forming the Triple Alliance-the two other
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co. Pera being Germany and Aus-
ESTAB
1864
62
Entrance. Telephones on All Floors. Electric Lifts, Faus and Lighting, European Baths and Sanitary Fittings. Hot and Cold Water System Throughout. Best of Food and Service, Hotel Launch meets all Steamers..
R. H. NORTH, Manager
NOBBS, a qualified Chemist, and Telegraphie 3 sufferer for many years, will, if taken whon necessary, effect a radical cure of this erstwhile in- curable malady."
Obtainable at Messrs. A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd. and all Chemists and Patent Medicine
Vendors.
Price $2.50 per bottle.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
COMPANY, LIMITED...
PORTLAND CEMENT
Address"; "VICTORIA""
THE CARLTON HOTEL.
PERFECT SANITATION.
Tel 373
High Class Accommodation for Families at Moderate Prices; Those desiring Economy combined with Comfort, Quiet and a Most Refined Home, Froe from Household Annoyances, should inspect these Residential Quarters.
J
Rooms.
In Casks of 375 lbs. net. In Bags of 250 lbs. net.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. General Managers.
Bongkong, 16th August, 1910
EUROPEAN ACENCY.
HOLESALE buying agen WH
cies undertaken for all British and Continental goods, including..
Books and Stationery. Boots, Shoes and Loather. Chomical and Druggists Sundries.
China, Earthenware and GlLSA- ware.
Cycles, Motor Cars and AC- COBBorios.
Drapery, Millinery and Pisce
Goods,
J
Luxuriously furnished Lounge, Drawing, Reading & Writing
Under Personal Management of
O. E. OWEN, Proprietor.
Try Our 1st Grade Guaranteed Australian Butter. Absolutely the Best Imported-75 cts. per lb. Coffee 70 cts, per 15. "For the Best Cakes, Scones, Bread, Coffee, Meals a la Carte
and Table d'Hote, Afternoon Teas, Ices, Milk, and Cold Minerals. Only at
THE ALEXANDRA GAFE.
Grand Hotel de l'Europe, Singapore.
BEST SITUATED HOTEL IN TOWN,
EVERY ROOM HAS A BATH-ROOM; DRESSING ROOM ATTACHED."
1.
MOST UP TO DATE SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS,
Under the New Management of
F. P. BAUR, late SAVOY. HOTEL LONDON.
NEW MACAO HOTEL,
PRAYA CRANDE, MACAO,
The above Hotel will be opened on August 1st, 1914, under new Fancy Goods and Perfumery.proprietorship and European Management. The Hotel now offers Hardware, Machinery and for Residents and Tourists excellent accommodation. Large dining Motals.
and newly furnished, and is now up-to-date in every respect. Large room facing the sea. It has been entirely renovated throughout and airy rooms, excellent sanitary arrangements, Hot and Cold. Bathe, electric light, and 'fane. Private and Public Bar and Billiards. Terms Moderate. For further information apply. to. Tol. Add. Phoenix."
O. C. MOOSO.
Jewellery, Plato and Watches. Photographic & Optical Goode Provisions and Cilmen's Stores.
etc., etc. -Commission 21% to 5%. Trade Discounts allowed. Special Quotationson Demand. Samolo Cases from £10 upwards. Consignments of Produce bold on Account. WILLIAM WILSON & SONS (Ratablished 1814) 25, ABCHURCH LANE, LONDON E.C.. Cable Address; “Annuaire" London.
MAN LOONG.
@FIRST-CLASS' PRÉSERVES, BINDERİ TAG AND SOY. MANUFACTURERS
Factory el Yaumati
Dr. C. L. CHOW OFFICE No. 38, Des Voeux Road, W.
DENTAL Surgeon Ko. 20, Quson's Road ¿Central, Hongkong,
Telephone No. 177 & E. 12 WE are the loading Manufacturers in this class of Gooda. Our Fruit & Ginger are all fresh and of the first pick Out Byrup is "prepared from the best- quality of Bögur. ↑ Wo, give our apssini attention to our bullnow and "saditary,
·rrangements.
MEE CHEUNG.
ART PHOTOGRAPHER HONGKONG. TELEPHONE NO. 1013.
Developing, Plating & Bal
Hongkong. 18th July, 1918.
YOU
SOLE AGENTS FOR
V.O.S.
WHISKY
(Parliament Blend)
SUPPLIED TO THE
HOUSE OF LORDS HOUSE OF COMMONS
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, CANADA.
tria-Hungary. It was taken for granted by most people that in the event of a war implicating Germany or Austria-Hungary: either or bath-Italy would take part in it as a member of the Triple Alliance. Italy did not do so, and since then her action has been explained in various ways. Now we have to hand au- thoritative statements from the loading Italian newspapers, which are reproduced from the "Literary Digest,"
In the "Giornale dell'Italia" New York) a very spirited artiolo was printed in which it was stated that Italy had full right to remain neutral; and that she did so at great sacrifice" and declined to be bribed by Germany. Daily Press.
The Recognition of Confucianism
There can be little closer ap- procb than this to recognition of Confucianism as the State Relig- ion of China, and we are not surprised to read that "Confuci- and are exceedingly jubilant." By his action in this matter, we read, "it is believed that the President will gain the entire support and sympathy of the old- type students throughout the country "which causes one to
WANT A MOTOR CAR? wonder whether the underlying
ALL RIGHT.
PHONE 1036
THE EXILE CARAGE.
33-35
DES VOEUX "ROAD,
Where You will get Expert Service and every Satisfaction
RAMSEY & CO.
motive in this ceremony was not as much political as religious. The President is evidently a man of wide tolerance in matters of religious faith. While he has frequently given encouragement to leaders of Christian propag- anda in China, we yet find him. proclaiming that "no religious propaganda oan compare" with the worship of Confucins, and wa notice also that it is his intention
Telephone No. 1683. to make the ancient Borifices to Heaven at the Altar of Heaven on the day of the winter solstice, and also to maintain the ancient cor- emony of worshipping the Earth. Thue we have it confessed, three years after the Revolution that, takon in the mass, the Chinese. people are the same yesterday, to-day and, if we may not add
for ever,"
we can at any rate, say that it will take centuries of effort to change the intellectual outlook of the great mass of the. people of this vast country.
12, POTTINGER STREET, HONGKONG, TYPEWRITER SPECIALISTS, Typewriters Cleaned, Repaired, and Broken Parts Replaced. PITTSBURG VISIBLE TYPEWRITER,
(Best American make) Price $170.00 * Ribbons for all Machines and Carbon Papers of different sizes and colours Typewriter Erasers, Oil and everything
relative to Typewriters, FOR SALE:-Clipless Paper Fasteners, Cheque Protectors Numbering Machines, Safety Pocket Lighters, etc. Selected novels by well-known authors. Cycle and other machinery cleaned and repaired. Prices very moderate.
LAW & SONS
Sudebaker
No 3 Daddell St.
Kent
Work for De Beers. Operatives on Half-pay,
Capetown, Aug. 23, In reference to the closing down of the De Beere mines, the De Beera Company announce that while regretting they cannot resume ordinary operativos, financial arrange- ments have boon completed whereby they are able to offer theemployees certain construction ground overhauling, and ind development work for the next three months on half-pa
For a good solid, mesl Carte or Table d'Hote Wines
& Liquors of the Best —ALEXANDRA OA FEE