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THE HONGKONR TELEGRAPH TRURSDAY, DECEMBRI
DAIRY FARM NEWS
TU-DAY'S ADVERTISK K
OBITUARY.
(Rachae's Beevion To The “Talegraph."?
London Received December 23 The death is announced of Str Thomas Jackson, formerly Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
SARAH BERNHARDT ILL.
Landon Beceived December 23. Sarah Bernhards, the famona nokrmen; is reported to be seriously
INGENIOUSLY CONCEALED OPIUM.
CHRISTMAS ORDERS
FOR
DAIRY FARM turkeys,
GEESE, DUCKS, CAPONS and CHICKENS
SHOULD BE BOOKED EARLY TO AVOID
DISAPPOINTMENT,
RUNNING
WATER
WITHOUT
RO SAN
WASHSTAND
USEPPL CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Cut the pools are marked by distir
is a veritable treasure house The following are but the
of goods ready for your choosing.
HANDKERCHIEFS, DRESSING GOWNS,
TIES, GLOVES,
SWEATER
MUFFLER
SOCKS
SLIPPER
STICKS,
CUFF LINKS, STUDS,
UMBRELLAS
FANCY WAISTCOATS,
PLUMBING
CLEAN
"ATTRACTIVE
INEXPENSIVE
PHONE NO. 1500 FOR CIRCULAZ
AND FULL DETAILS 1500,
A Smart Capture at Kowloom. The ingenious hiding of opium has been revealed many times in › the Police Court during the past. few weeks, bet no more artfal russ has been struck than the one discovered x: Kowloon Railway Station yesterday. When a man, who had purchased a ticket for Shek Lung, was being searched, 18 tials of opium-were found packed in the dried entrails of a pig, these having been very cleverly placed in the padding off a quilted bed cover.
Inspector Gordan, who prose outed when the man was brought before Mr. Hazaland this mora- ing, mid that the opinm was ver
geniously concealed.
Mr. Hazeland ordered the man to pay $1,000 or go to prison for two months with hard labour.
"THE RO-SAN."
this
WAR TELEGRAMS,
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"THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.
MORE FRENCH SUCCESSES.
December 21, 4.55 p..
A Paris communique reports that the general cannonade has einckened. The French were successful in minor operations. cepacially, 10 bus tombardment of German' maraments in Lorraino.
December 22, 1.30 ..
Continued on page 10.) ·
A thoroughly modern and up-to- data savitary convenience and ose
According to Renter's correspondent at Paris & communíque which should be widely apprecias ports that bud weather has hampered the operations on a great ed here, is being introduced to part of the irons; nevertheless the French artillery bombarded the Hongkong by Mears. B. Monteith manication rentes on the northern portion of the Webb and Company, in the Howe front, dispersing enpply convoys. The French also sucessfully sanitary washstand. With the murded the enemy salient on Rapt height to the north of Fact-s- appestados of
Mose-op. Afor tack, following artillery preparation, enabled the stand, there is no more need of French to occupy a considerable portion of the German works on the old-style, clumsy, sloppy Hartmanns Weilerkopf, capturing prisoners. waab-bowl and pitcher; instead, all the convenience of the best bathroom washstande is at the service of the public. The Rowe sanitary washstand the "Bol san”—ria beautiful, compact and convenient, and can be installed in any room anywhere in ter minntas. There is no piping sari IK plumbing the waabstand
The opinions expressed by the comes to the user completa. Those correspondents are not necess who live in rented houses need arily those of the “Hongkong not hesitate to instal one of these modern conveniences, became.
1.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Telegraph."]
ones installed, it can be moved [To the Editor of the Hongkong
Anywhere. No-one who apprec
inies cleanliness, convenience and nssiness can afford to be without: the Rowe saditary washstand,
THE LATE SIR THOMAS JACKSON
The imposing status of the late
St Thomas Jackson who a death
We sunounced yesterday, which is
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Telegraph.]
FOR AGED SEAMEN.
Royal Alfred Azed Seamen's.
Institution..
53, Forshamh Street,
Christmas 1915.)
to answer the urgent “siguals of distreze" from hundreds of härd pressed mariners who have given the best years of their lives in the service of their Country..
Contributions kindly directed
to the Boyil. Alfred Institution at 58, Fenchurch Street, London, EC, will be gratefully acknow- ledged. by
Yours faithfullv. J. BAILEY WALKER,
Secretary.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
London, E1,
Si--Wes oss considers the
G
R
CHRISTMAS DINNERS
WILL BE SERVED AT THE
ALEXANDRA GAFE
HOURS: 1230 pm to 230 p.m. 7.30 pm to 9.30_p.m SPECIAL MENU FOR EACH MEALL
MID DAY, MEAL AS BELOW:
Hors d'Oeuvre8.
1. Asparagus Soup
3. Boiled Schnappar
SOUP
FISH
ENTREES
2. Clear Soup
3. Fried Whiting
5. Fricassee of Chicken
6. Game Fis
& Roast Sirloin of Beef
7. Fried Sweetbread and Tomato Sauce
JOINTS
POULTRY
9. Boast Saddle of Mutton
19. Roast Turkey and Cranberry Sauce
11. Boast Goose and Apple Sauce 12. Roast Capoa
VEGETABLES
13. Boiled Potatoes 14 Roast Potatoes 15. French Beans
17. Flum Pudding
16. Patit Pais
SWEETS
19. Stowed Pears and Cream.
FRUITS
18. Mince Pies
20. Apple Pie
Oranges, Apples, Raisins, Walnuts, Almonds &c. #1 Gorgonzola Cheese
Rochfort Cheese
23. Mixed Salad
24. Beetroots and Spring Onions 25. Tea and Coffee We are providing the above Dinner at a Charge of $100 per Had to Commemorate our Fdth Christries and 2185, to marki our Appreciation of the Patronage (dokwithstanding the hard times) which has been a Lberally bestowed upon us hitherto
We take this opportunity of thanking our Numerous Cheats and Castomats and beg to assure them that we shall continue to pat- up the best meals in Hongkong either a la Carte or Table d' Hot
Plaase Book your Seats early to prevent waiting or disappoint-
ment
“ROBT.J. HOWARD, SOLE PROPRIETOR.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
ON
FRIDAY, the 24th December, at 10.45 am, at their Sales. Booms, Za. 8. Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, A large and varied assortment of
XMAS TOYS
attuale opposite the Hongkong tray arra: and barcie Part PARTICULARS and
Comprising →→ and Shanghai Bank premises in British Merchant Seamen are tak TIONS of the letting by Public Gaza Lond Soldies C3 49, Tie Frampels, Cotton CONDITge. Small and Squeaking Dolls, Airships, Aeroplanes. Fop Das Vans Road, bad two beat - ing in the War, their claim on Anction Sale, to be held on Mon Pige sas Rabbits. Dog Tai 934, S32 Clans Birds in Cages, BOT fal wreaths laid at its bee this the cenera consideration of all day, the 3rd day of January, 1916, Cycle, Motor Cars, Trains. Trans, Automobiles, Auto Racing Car morning, the tributes coming is zogoestimably established.
at 3 pm at the Offices of the darinn, In Fres Omaments, Drums, from the officials and staff of the That one of these brave fellows Public Works Department. by
&C Bank by whom the late Sir should stand in perd of a helping Order of His Excellency the Thomas was held in great regard and when forced by age or Governor, of Two Lots of Crown affliction to abandon the sea would Land above Kennedy Road and b, che ventures sa sffirm, an in South of L.L. 1216, Bobinson Road
and high weem.
The Bank's flag has also been flown at half-mast all day.
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES.
years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.
respectively in the Colony of grattade to those to whom 28 a Hongkong, for a te. 2 of 75 years. body Betain owes her commercial with the option of renewal at prosperity, and to whom to Crown Bents to be fired by the degree macet apparent of late she Surveyor of His Majesty the is indebted for the very daily King, for one further term of 25 necessaries of life.
At one time it could be truly St. John's Cathedral-645 am
The Holy Communion 7,45 said that Britain was the only am, The Holy Communion, great maritime nation without Choral; the Bishop will be the a provision for its Merchant Sea- Celebrant. 9.15 am. Military mea, but with the establishment Service conducted by the Chap-of the Royal Alfred Aged Mer lain to the Forces. 11 am.Tchant Seamen's Institution that Matins Preacher: Bev stigma was temored, and for half- Copley Moyle; Collection for
acestor bi arent National
the Diocesan Girls School Charity bss provided a Home or 12 noon. The Holy Commu- Pension for thousands of aged and destitute seamen of the British Mercantile Marice,
mon
At the Peak Church, 8. am. The Holy Communion.
Carols will be sung during the
Like many other ad establish
Sunday evening December 26 ed Institious the "Royal Alfred" after evensong at 5.45 p.m. M bas felt the pinch of war condi-Į Peter's Church, West Point-ons and the competition of the Christmas Day: 8am Holy numerous fande for worthy Communion, 11 am Morring objects arising out of the present
yer and sermon. Preacher: National crisis.
T-Featherstone. Sun- An earnest appeal is therefore after Christmas: 8 I made to Britons in all par's of Communion. the world to help the Committee ingr PrayerA
Christmas will be sung at this of this old Sailors Charity to
make good the deficiency and
Inland Lot No 2181 Roghtry No.
Abaya Keanidy Road......
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Tout of laland Los
Reklamosi kodud
Ok view now. TermsCash
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MACKINTOSH & CO
Men's Wear Specialists
-16, DES VIEUX ROAD.
WILLIAM POWELL LTD.
LE
JUST RECEIVED:
REAL SOLARO
SUN AND
$5
SHOWER PROOF. MATERIAL
FOR
SPORTS COATS,
PRIGES MODERATE
J. ULLMANN & Co.
THE FRENCH JEWELLERY HOUSE
WATCHES, JEWELLERY, DIAMONDS.
EVERYTHING IN GOLD AND SILVER WALK CUT GLASS AND FANCY GOODS THE PLACE FOR USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT
THAT WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED IS ONE OF
COLLARD & COLLARD'S
RENOWNED PIANOS
PLEASE CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK- OF NEW MODELS JUST UNPACKED
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.
6, DES VIEUX ROAD.
XMAS HAMPERS,
fi
Tel 1922
WE BEC TO NOTIFY OUR CUSTOMERS THAT AS- SORTED HAMPERS SUITABLE FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON MAY BE OBTAINED FROM US AT THE FOLLOWING RE BUCED PRICES:-
1 Bott. Sparkling Burgundy B. Moussenr
No I HAMPER.
HUGHES & HOUGH
:
Benedictine D. O, M. 7. Blackberry Brandy Brandy Martell XXX
-
Whisky King George IV.
Port Superior Tawny Claret St. Julien.
ongkong, 23rd December, 1915 Auctio
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), ON
* FRIDAY, the 24th December, 1915, at 2:30 pm, 22 Booms, No. 8, Des Vox Road, Corner of Lee House
SEVERAL LOTS OF
GOLD JEWELLERY, &c.,
Comprising-
An Assortment of Valuable Rings, Brooches, Pins, Ladies and Gents Watches, etc. A few Rolled Gold
teed for Ten Years),
And
Number of Chests of Eigh Quality Chinese Tez.
Cash
Sherry Old Browa
Gin Old Tom or Day, Bitters PomezALEN.
quart,
pint
quart
quarte
quarts
Phial
Price Per Case $25.00%
No. 2 HAMPER.
Bott: Sparkling Burgundy B. Mousseux
Whisky Porfa
Port W
Gin Old Tom or Dry
Brandy
Price For Case Stu
OTHER HAMPERS MADE UP TO SUIT PURCHASERS REQUIREMENTS.
CANDE, PRICE & CO. LTD,
WINE MERCHANTS"
HUGHES & HOUGH
23rd December 1952
Tel. No. 135.
Anctio
Road Central
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