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at Sep,
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MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY.
SHIPPING NEWS.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1916.
Aleinous, Br. äa 4,500, Bia, 3th Aug...
-----5 ngapore, 24th Aug. Gen.---B. & §.
Kutsarg, Br. 11. 4,895, Bradley, 30th Aug.---Singapore, 24th Aug. Geam J. M. &.Co.
L
Monteagle. Br., as 3,853, Haley 30th
Aug-Shangbal, 1758 Ang. Gets C. P. O. 6.
Parthos, Fr, as 7,357, Cat», 30th Aug,~ Haiphong, 28th Aur, Op. 3. M. & Co.
Laertos, Br. ss. 1,340, Jenkyns 31st Aug.
--Saigon. Gen. - Chinese.
DEPARTED.
Aug, 29.
་་
Taihei M. for Da ren via Chefoo Croysang for Shangbai via Swat: w
Aug. 30.
M
Halvard for Banskok via Swalow
Sbeaghai & N. China -Par ALCINOUS, City of Durham for Manils
31st Aug, p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Japan via Kobe-Per TJIBODAS, Let
Ser. B ..
Swatów, Amoy & FoocLow-Por HAI-
CHING, 1st Sep, 130p.m.
American
'HEW
Formosa in Kealong, Shang- ba, N. China, Japan via Moj,
Suikai fr E. C. Wan via Macao Willowra for Saigon
| Changchow for Bangkok via Swałow
Chingcbow for Pt. Parneval
Chofu M. for Bangkok
Portugal for Xozemnos
Bandal M. for Bombay ris Singapore
Victoria, B.C&Seattle, (Wash) CLEARANCES AT TRE
-Per YOKOHAMA MARU, 1st Sep., 3.pm.
SATURDAY, 2nd September.
Japan via Moji-Per KUTSANG, 2nd Sep..
8 m. Sandakan-Par HINSANG, 2nd Sep,
11a.m.
Straits - Per CRUSSANO, 2nd Sep,
JJ am. Philippine L-Per YUENSANG, 2nd
Sep, 2 p.m. Shanghai & N, Chinx-Per ANHUI, 2nd
Bep.,.5 p.m. Hoihow & Ha'phsong -Per TAESANG,
2nd Sep, 3 p..
IARBOUR OFFICE.
Aug. 31.
Hongkong for Haiphong vis Hoihow Sinking for Shangbai Porthos for Yokohama via Shangbai Huiechow for Tiensis via Weba wel Kwangtab for Shanghai via F.ochow Ba tan for Swatow Alcinous for Yokohama via Shanghai
THE ALEXANDRA CAFE. Just arrived, Fresh aseorted. Americ in Candies & Sweets.
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 31st at 12.13–No returns from: Indo-China.
Pressure has increased considerably at | Shanghai, and aligh⋅ly over all sontharn aistricts; it is stationary over Japaz. -
Gradients are shallow over the whole;
Hoogkong Bainfall for the 24 hours n.ding at 10 am. to-day, 0.00 lacb. Total since January lat, 65.48 Inches, agafon an average of 63.95 inches,
FORECAST FOR THE #1 BODES ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW
District,
Forecast,
| Hongkong to Gap Rock-moderats
* Formons Channal..
8. winds,
to light; fine.
The
The same
Na L.
5 South coast of China be? The same tween HK. and Lamooks) No. 1
4 South coast of Chins be- (The same tween H.S. and Hainan.... a No. 1.
B. D. EVANS.-Chlef Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, August 31.
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous"
Day Ou date în datë.
Barometer Temperature Kumidity
29.80 29.88 29,88
86 31
88
72 82
63
Wind Direction .. WSW
8
WSW
Force Weather
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Highost spec sh Tempuminum de 18+
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PATHE'S BRITISH GAZETTE. GREAT WAR:"
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In the Island of Corfu,
** THE KAISER'S PROPERTY In the hands of'. Allles."
"THE GREAT WAR:
The Prince of Serbia reviews the fleet off Corfu.
Comic:
"THE POLICE DOG GETS PIFFLES IN BED."
MONDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. COMEDY & BAND NIGHT.
LAIDLAW
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BIJOU THEATRE.
TO-NIGHT {
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3rd & 4th Episodes
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“ AMUSEMENT WITHOUT DISCOMFORT.
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UNDER DESPERATION'S SPUR." Drama by Kalem.
"BUNNY'S SCHEME,” Vitagraph Comedy,
" GETTING A HIRED GIRL." Essanay Comedy, etc. STRING BAND TO-NIGHT.
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IVORY FILET NET.
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Price $1.25
A Ford
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In White and Ecru,
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Eise 70 by 70 Price
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Bite, 70 by 85 Price
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$10.50 $1.2.75
IVORY FILET NET, :
-54 Inches, Wide,
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14
70 by 85, Price -
- 39.00.
70 by 105: Price-$10,75.
SERVIETTES TO MATCH,
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"24 by 24.
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Co. Ltd. – 20
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Also in a much thinner
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Price 85 cents a pair.
Hemstitched Cotton
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