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12
COLD STORAGE AND WAR.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1916.
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
“AUCTIONEER, SHARE &
CENÉRAL BROKER,
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public
Regulation of Supplies. “London, July 13-War con- ditions have considerably influer. oed the cold storage business of the Port of London Authority.Auction on Ordinarily all the most which it THURSDAY. the 24th August, receives, whether at the docks or at West Smithfield, belongs to
1916,
commencing at 2.30 pm.
POST OFFICE.
The 7.30 am. dispatch for Muca o will "be discontinued from the Tih inst..
The Services to Germany, Austria, Bul- gazia and, the Otoman Aspire are muarended.
my
Correspondances addressed to | subjects in China, Siam, Liberia and
occo canot be tranmitted.
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Drufar, Nor, a 1,102. Hjorth, 18th Aug.
Bwatow, 17th Aug, Gen-T, & Co
WEATHER REPORT.
The Weather Report and Forecast --for to-morrow will be found. on a Second Extra. On the 18th at 11.20 - Pressure has de
เ
Glenfalioch, Br., as 1,434, McKenzie, 18th creased slightly in all districts except in Aug-Singapore, 13th Aug. Gen.-the extras South where it has increased
slightly Chinese..
The typhoon appears to be nearly Hanol, Fr. an. 74^, Mowan, 18th Aug.stetionary in latitude 27 N. and long-
Haiphong. 16th Aug, Chan.-Marty. itude 123' E.
importing firms. Nowadays the at No. 24 Humphreys Bui'ding Portuguese East Africa, Persia and Mot Langchow, Br, zz. Owen 18th Aug.----
-Government is a very large im-A
porter, and to some extent exer- cise control in the matter of prios as well as distribution. The latest crooted storms of the Authority, vis:those in Obarter house street and John-street, have Locommodation equivalent to 175,000 crosses of matton or 41,000 quarters of beef, sud it is not uncommon for the Govern
Kowloon (Hanoi Road.) Quantity of Valuable House-
hold Furniture
Comprising:
Ships in dommunication with. Capa. D'Aguilar:Radio Telegraph Station :----
Blackwood hatetand, carved blackwood & cherrywood tables, PROTESILAUS blackwood desk. marocco covered cosy corner, mcrocco covered club chair & couch, silver & curio cabinets, teak bookcases, fancy chair & tables. Tientsin curtains, etc, etc.
Teak dining table,
morocco
MAILS DUE.
dining chairs, teak side" Stangbai (Tia Swatɔw) -Per LUCHOW, board with bevelled panels, silver,
20th Aug
& cut-glass, brass fenders, elec- Shanghai (ria Amoy) —Per SHANTUNG, tric fittings, etc.. etc.
ment to be the owner of practical-covered ly the whole of the beef and mutton contained in thess huge buildings. When the new stores at she Albert Dook are completed, the total accommodation of the Authority for the storage of frezen most will be equivalent to 1,460,000 carcaBE",
Sizes April, 1915, all the beef Bad matton coming into this country from Australia and New Zssian has gone into cold store in the name of the Government. From the cold stores the vast -quantition nceded for the troops Bre sent cut me require 1. Stocks Bre sometimes heavy and soms- times light, socording to the extent of the deliveries and the intervals between the arrival of i the importing steamships. Just now they are considerably lighter than 'is ususi in the cammer. Mach of the best wether mutton 2008 to the troops. The rest of it,
with a good deal of the exe mat
Carved Javanese & Malay swords (silver raounted and ivory handles).
Brass & brass mounted double bedsteads, dressing tables, chest of drawers; fine teak wardrobes
Zist Aug,
MAILS Close TO-DAY.
with bevelled glass, iron safe. Philippine Lal-Per YUENSANG, 19thị -
etc. etc.
And
A Collection of Chinese Porcelain ̈♣ Old Bronzes, including rare genuine specimens.
Also.
Some. Fine Oil Paintings. Terms-Cash on delivery. On view from Wednesday the 23rd inst.
Catalogue will be iss jed,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer;
PUBLIC AUCTION. HUCHES & HOUGH.
THE
THE Undersigned have re
ceived instruction from the Liquidators of CHS. J. GAUPP & CO. to sell by Public Auction.
on
TUESDAY,
ton, and all the lamb is placed on the market by the Government for the benefit of the public at a price which is officially fixed, and care is taken to ensure a fair die iribation of supplies. It is obvious that is dealing with due the 22nd August, 1916, come large importer in the person of the Government the business of mencing at 10.30 am to 12.30. continuing at 2.30 p m., on their
· cold stora proprietora is facilitated. Premises, Alexandra Buildinge, It is equally apparent that by means of the cold atores of the country the Government has an easy means of ascertaining the exact extent of car foreign meat supplies. Argentine chilled beef for the most part goes straigl.t tò the market for immediats cos. sumption, and practically no stocks are kept.
Encouraging views are enter tained with regard to 8 пен Fourca of beef sapply, namely, South Africa. Following upon Consignments received twelve months ago, considerably large shipments from that quarter have: lately come ta baud, and have Leen placed in cold store at the Port Authority's premises in West Smithfeld on private ac count. The importation of pedigree etxk into South Africa has greatly enlianced the quality of the cattle, and as the methods of killing and dressing have also improved, the industry has promising fature, Journal of Commerce.
NOTICES.
HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD..
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on SUNDAY, August 20th, the Supply of Electricity will be Discontinued as from 6 a.m. to 11 am. to enable the Work In progress at the Power Station to be completed
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agents.
Hongkong, 17th August, 1916. -
LONDON DIRECTORY
(Published Annusjly)"
Chater Road. Fittings and Furniture, Comprising:-
Show Cases by Sage, London, Counter ..
Plate Glass Window Fittings. Double Dial Show Clock. Diamond Scale. Desks; Filing Cabinets; Watch- makers' Work Desks:
Aug. 2 p.m.
Bangkok-Per ANNA. 19th Aug..p. Shanghai & N. China-Per ANHUI, 19th
.Aug., 5 p.m. Hooray-Per HUICHOW, Ith Aus
5 p.m.
Amoy-Par GLENFALLOCH, 19th Aug.
.5 p.m.
Saigon-Per TUNGSHING, 19th Aug,
5pm.
TO-MORROW.
Bangkok, 12th Aug, Gen.-B. & 8. Teas, Br. s 1,151, Finlayson, 18th Aug. - - - Manilla, 15th Aug, Gen---B. # 8. Eamor. Nor., s. 949, Falk-Muse, 19th Aug.–Bangkok, 11th Avg, Rice - Chinese.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, 0.16 inch. Total since January lat, 65.69 inches. against an average of 60.71 inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 14 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW
District,
Torcourt.
ENTERTAINMENTS,
VICTORIA THEATRE.
AN ASTOUNDING PROGRAMME.
SATURDAY 19th (ALSO MATINEE) & SUNDAY 20th PATHE'S GREAT PHOTO PLAY,
"
in 3 Reels?
THE GOLDEN SWORD KNOT
THE BLACK BOX MYSTERY"
BY E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM (IN 15 EPISODES)
GAZETTE:-
THE GREAT WAR: in Alsace.
THE GREAT WAR:
Want winda,
· PATHE'S BRITISH
[1 Hongkong to Gap Rock... moderate;
DEPARTED,
cloudy, COME
rain.
„Aug. 17.
↑ Formosa Channel.....
The same a No. L
Byusho M. for Newchwang Portugal for Kosgmoon
Penang W. for Kobe via Shanghai. Fukuju M. for Toko Kintasan M. for Miike
Aug. 18.
Canada M. for Victoria & Tacoma vis. Bulkni for K C. Wan vin-Macro
Keelcog
Taking for Haiphong via Hathaw Haibong for Foochow via Swatow
Fausang for Saicon **Kifucezsa M. for Singapore
Kuelchow for Tientsin via Weibaiwei
Straits, Colombo, Durban, Cape Town & United Kingdom-Pert ATSUTA MARU, 20th Aug, 9am.
Shangbai & K. China, Japan via Kobe-- Per TOSA MARU, 20th Aug, 94.m.
•
MONDAY, 21st August.
Batais,
Samarang.. Sourabaya & Port . Moresby TIS Batavia. Per TJITAROEM. Zist Aug, 9 a..
TUESDAY. 22nd August Holbow, Pakhoi & Haiphong--PerSUNG-
KIANG. 22nd Aug, 9 a ma.. Swutow, Amor & Fuochow-Pér MAJ-
CHIN, tad Aug. 1.30 p.m. Philippie Il-Per TEAN, 2tad"Aug,
Watchmakers and Jewellers' | Vi Tools and Repair Material:
Remington Typewriter. No. 30.
Also
Sundry Lots; Large Jewellers' Safe by Chubb.
London; &c., &c, &c.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue.)
On view from 19th August. Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctiorears, Hongkong, 15th August, 1916,
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
3p.m.
Shanghai & N. Chiru, (Europe via Siberia)--Far LUCHOW, ttad Aug. Registration 2.15 pm Letters 3.m.
Shanghai Ch. P.O. Saturday, 26th Aug.)
WEDNESDAY, 23rd August,
Fort Bayard & Haiphong –Per HANOI,
23rd Aug.
THURSDAY, 24th August............
Swatow,
Siberian
An INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE DOLLAR ($1) per share for the six months ending 30th Jude, 1916, will be payable on MONDAY, the 16th August, 1916, | · ca which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained at the Com- pany's Office.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 23rd August, 1916, το MONDAY, 26th August, 1916, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers.
TSANC FOOK.
qia Waschia nad.elephone MIT PIANOS & OROWNS REPAIRED, TUN -
'Enables traders throughtout the World to ED REGULATED. CASES RE-POLISH-
communicate direct with English
JED. WORK A FINISH GUARANTEED. ONSISTENT CHARGES
MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS LOWEST
in such class of goods. Besides being a WITH BEST WORKMANSHIP. ES- complete commercial guide to London &
to suburbs, the directory contains llets of';
EXPORT MERCHANTS ́.. with the Goods they ship, and the Colonial and Foreign Markéta they supply:
STEAMSHIP LINES
arranged under the ports to which then mail, and indicating the approximate sailings.
- PROVINCIAL TRADE_NOTICES of leading Manufacturers, Marchanta sic, in the principal provincial towns & industrial centres of the United Kingdom & copy of the current edition will be forwarded," freight paló, en receipt of Ponial Orders for 20s.----
* Tanking Agracias can såvertía-
TIMATES GİYEN ON REQUEST.
ORGAN RECITAL
ST. JOHN'S GATHEDRAL:-
MONDAY Next
AT 9,15 P.M.
VOCALIST:
Mail.
Straite, Colombo, jedia, Aden, Earps. Durban, Cape Town, Tenerife & United Kingdom,-- Por HITACHI M., 24th Augu ii.am.
ABOY & Formosa-Par AMAKUSA MARU, 24th Aug 11.
Shanghai, N. Chias (Europe Tis Siberia)--PerSHANTUNG, 24th Aug. Registration 2.15 p.m. Letter 3 pm.
[Shanghai C. P.O, Monday, 28th Aug.)
FRIDAY, 25th Augu et
Straits, Burmab, Ceylon, Ade- latée Western Australia, India,
Kirin M. for Calcut a vía Singapore
CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE.
Aug. 18.
Shanghai for Holhow
3 South coast of China be-? The same tween HAXS and Lamooks 3. sa No. 1.
Light or Bouth coast of China be-{ variable tween H.X. and Kainan...... winds.
China Const Meteorological Ragister,
Statium.
Vostock a Nemuro Hakodate Tokio
18th August, 2.11.
Winds
Hour.
Baromatar.
Temperature.
Humidity.
Wanther.
uition.
Foros.
Sa- 29.
29.79
29.277
Kochi
29.70
Nagam
29.61
29.60
Oshima
29.51
*
Naha
29.56
Taklima
29.48
6
Bania La
20.01
2
Cheloo
Whatwel
Hankow
Lobang
29.52
29.47
29.54
9a 29.44
Ga
Peregrine for Pheampenh via Vingro Bay | fahan Maha Chakri for Kobe Kamuning for Singapore
Aug. 19.
Hongbee for Singapore via Amɔy Glenfalloch for Singapors via Amoy Shunchong for Toura“e via Quinboä Huichow for Hogay Anna for Bangkok Tumut for Wuha Telemachus for Saigon
"FRIDAY, 1st September.
American
mail.
A
Gutdan
Bharp P Amoy
Swatow
Teikoku Sa 29.35
29.47*
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เพ
10
www Go
29.51 80 88 w 29.52
95 ww
Taichu
Tainan
29.50 81
Koshua
29.52 $1
P'dores
29.46 79
Canton
#kong
Gap
Bock
MAGEO
Wuchow
Pakhol Holhow
Tourane.
Formosa via Keoluog, Shang- Phullen
hai, N. China, Japan via Moj. Victoria, BC,&Seattle, Wash; C. St. J. Per YOKOHAMA MARU, Aparri
1st Sep., 3 p.m.
Dagupan
Manila LOCALD!
Tacloban
Surigao
**
29.59 79 98 at 2 o
6# 29.36 81 97 e
29.61 82.
29.79 72
29.63 81 69. 29.72 73 96 se 13.75 77 86 aw 29.75 77 91 ew 29.78 75 91 29.80 75 88 ■ 29.79 75 92 * 29.79 77, 91, xw
T. F. CLAXTON, Director. Hongkong Observatory, August 18.
WEDNESDAY, 6th September,oile
Shanghai, N. China, Japan via Labuan
American
Canadian
& Siberian
„Nagamki, Victoria, Vancouver. United States, South America,
& Vaited Kingdom vis Canada (Europe via Siberia)-Per EM- PRESS OF RUSSIA, 6th Sep, Registration 9.45 am Letters
10.30 3.m.
[Shanghai Ca. P.O. Saturday, 9th Sep]
METEOROLOGICAL.
D
2
2 b
6 of
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Faursahsit on the level of the sea in in- chas, benthe and hundredthia.
..
2 Temperature, In the shade, in degrass Fahrenheit.
1 Humidity, in percentage of asturstion the Humidity of air saturated with moin-
| ture being 100,
Dirmation of Wind, to two poista. Foros of Wind, socording to Beanfest Scala.
State of Wathar, b blue sky, o da- tached cloud, d drizzling rain. Lion, a gloomy, i hall, 1 lightning, o overcast, p panding showan, a aqually, e rain, s snow, Day On date On dat- { t shundar, v vinillity, w daw wet.
Previous
A DA, AL E 1.M.
Barometer. -29.55 29.57 Temperature Humidity Wind Direction
29.57
86 80
at
74 89
83
SW
W
Fores.....
4
1
2
Weather
◊
✪
od
0.14 0.00
0.16
171 17
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79
II. Observatory, 18th Augual
Aden. Egypt & Europe. The Bala
parcel mail will be closed en Fightingos uz Tangunturi so thi Thursday, 24th Auc, at 5 pm Lowest -Per NORE, 15th Aug. Ro- gistration 115 am. Letters
11 a.m.
SATURDAY, 26th August
Australian
Mail.
Australia, New Guinea, Tar mania, New Zealand, vin Thursday Jal-For ST. AL- BANS, 26th Ag., 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, 27th August.
Shanghai & Y, Chica, Japan via Kobe-
French
Mati.
T. F. CLAXTON, Director,
TIDE TABLE.
From 14th to 20th Aug, 1916.
· Kangkon.
...
Hon.
14
#
Ep
27
Por KITANO M., 17th Aug ‹ TURL Us 9.m
Wed.
ท :
Thur. **
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MONDAY, 28th August.
Sa
Haiphong, Tourana, 8_1709, cum Btraite, Burmah. Ceylon, Ludio, Aden, Egypt, Europe - Par ATHON, 18th Apr," Begin tration 3 15 p.m. Letters 6 μ gu.;
"TUESDAY, 29th August. Swataw, Amoy & Fochow-Par HAI-
BONG, 29th Aug, L.30 p.ni.
糖
m morning. ■' afternoon,
THE ALEXANDRA CAFE, Just arrived, Fresh assorted Americ in Candies & Sweets,
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MONDAY 21st.
POPULAR NIGHT.
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