GENERAL NEWS.
No Newspapers in Hungary. All the newapspare in Hungary mya a Budapest despatch to the Frankfactor Zsitang, must onsse publication within a faw days. This is the result of lack of paper. Japanese Vegetable Substitute for Potato,
Tadge John Salk of the Court of Domestic Relations, Chicago, declared upon his return from Florida that he has discovered, so Bollent substitute for the potato.! It is called the 'dasheen,' asid be. When cooked it looks sad testes so much like a potato it is almost impossible to tell the two apart. It is a Japanese vegetable recently experimented on in the South. It has been found that it grows well there and can be raised for about half, what potatoes 2AD."
No Fruit from Australia. - Covent Garden has learned that the Australian Government) bas refused to allow 500,000 Case of apples, pears, plume, and other frait to lears for Eng lish markets. The Australian --season usually leste five months, and the shipments sometimes extend to 120,000 bashal boxes in one boat. Very big prices also are made at times~~~30M8- times as much as 30s. per bustel baz. Californian applee, which would have made 9 if the new Australian frait had been re- -ceived, are now realising 18, op
to 20a, per box,
A Surplus of Seamen. Contrary to the experience of "a few months ago, there is a sur- plas of resmen of all grades at Sweates, and this is stated to apply to some other ports in the. Bristol Channel. Firemen and A.B.' received £9 a month and 23 53. weekly on boats at Bristol Channel ports. Mr. George Guo- ! ning, local secretary of the Ben.! men'e and Firemen's Union at Srinces, stated yesterday that! the next move by the men would be in the direction of a national recognised wage for saamen. The
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“THE HONGKONG TELEGRAFIE, MONDAYAMİRİ 721917.
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Gluck. Witherspoon. Alda.
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McCormck-Kreisler,
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OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN.
THE ONLY
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THE ADDRESS, 28, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
men were anxious to do away CEO. P. LAMMERT.
with bonuses, and have the wages
fired on a generally recognised AUCTIONEER & GENERAL basis at all ports. He anticipated that the present Bristol Channel
BROKER,
ratee, only recently obtained,THE Undersigned has received would stand good.
Palm Oil for the State. A des profit of £4,000,000 per suoum towards the payment of the war debt, all derived from a comparatively minor field of commercial enterprise, is the tempting inducement offered by the Empire Resources Develop- men: Committee for the adoption of new principles in Imperial economies. The field is that of palm oil and other tropical products, the annual value of which at present is about £70,000,000. Owing to the in- creasing abortage of snimal fats and oils, a shortage that will be soutely felt after the war, tha world's demand for vegetable sabatitate is growing. The pros posal is that the State abould take over the whole of this industry.
instructions to sell by Fublic Auction on
TUESDAY, the 8th May, 1917
commencing at II a.m. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.
For Account of the concerned. 91ases Knitting Machines. 34
Sewing Electric Ceiling Fans. Felt Hats.
Also
4
H
50 Table Fans (suitable for Kowloon & Canton use).
Terms-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY. and FRIDAY, the 9th, 10th
and Iith, May, 1917, commencing each day at I am at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,
Petrol Substitutes. The secretary of the Petrol A Large Quantity of Burroughs Control Committee pablishes the & Wellcome's Tabloids (varied following: The
#PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received
instructions from the Liqui- dators of Messrs. Jebsen & Co., in pursuance of an order of the Hongkong Government, to sell by public auction at 12 o'clock (NOON) on TUESDAY the 31st day of July, 1917, at his sales rooms, Duddell Street,
THE VALUABLE LEASE- HOLD PROPERTY situate st The Peak, Hongkong and being Rural Building Lot No. 19.
In One Lot.
The property consists of:—
The piece or parcel of ground and premises known as Lysholt," 104 The Pe k, situate near Mount Gough in the Colony cf Honekong with an area of 124,032 square feet and registered in the Land Offices as Rural building Lot No. 19.
The lot is held for the 'un- expired residue of a term of 75 yesra created therein by an indenture of Crown Lease dated the 23rd day of April, 1896.
The Annual Crown Reat is 185,00. ·
The further particulars and restrictions Besortment). Kelper's Malt & conditions of sale apply to Wilkinson & Griet, which have been imposed on the Oil, Allen and Hanbury's Byno Meest. ass of petrol have led to a con- Preparations, Patent Medicines, Solicitors for the Liquidators,
Hair Oil, Dyes, etc, etc.
eiderable increase in the con-
Also
somption of petrol substitutes, A Large Quantity of French The importation of thoes subs. and American Perfumes and titates requires the use of tonnage Soaps,
which it is absolutely necessary N.S. The above sale offers an to economise. The Petrol Con. unique opportunity to hospitals trol Committee are therefore com. and private dispensaries, as the Felled to take measures for the goods are in fine condition and limitation of the consumption of are only being sold owing to the labels being slightly stained by patrol substitutes ared in
water. motor vehicles, and the
On view from Monday," the attention of all owners and users 7th May, 1917, of motor vehicles in called to the
Catalogue will be issued.. following order," which is being Terms: Cash on delivery. ined to all licensed dealers ia GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. motor spirit, and will bare effect a from March 10, 1917: "The esies of all substitutes for petrol
instructions to sell by Pub- `HE Undersigned has received
which are sold for use in motor vehicles mast be entered on the lic Auction on motor spirit license held by the SATURDAY the parchaser. The monthly quan- lity of petrol and substitutes par. chased by the owner of any motor vehicle must not 'exosed the monthly quantity of motor spirit authorised by the Petrol Control Committee to be purchased.”
of
Rycu here lost your appetite
gs of the biz variety dainty dishes at the ALEXAN- DRA CATR ísl.cum totempt
12th May, 1917. commencing at 10,30 a.m, at No. 7 Macdonnell Road,
Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, ‹
etc., etc., etc. Also
A
A few pieces of Choice Canton Blackwood-ware.
On view from; Hoon, · Friday; the 11th inst.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms-Cash, Arab
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer..
to the undersigned.,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
FOR SALE.
MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS. 1917 Overland Touring Cars, 6 Cylinder. 7 Seater,
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Duddell Street. Hongkong, 18th February, 1917,
„T14% HON FRENCH REMEDY, N="Mɗk man price £gradie
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BLOOD POISON, KIOWRY, RĽADDES, UPDUST! DISCHARGES, WEAKNZ96. PIGEL, SEND STANY ENTELOPE FOR FREE BOOKLET Zo De, as CITED MED, CO ALAVERSPICE RD, HAMPEYKLOS JERUJEMO, FAXS DEPOT: 12 BUE CASTIGLIONE, A SURE SEW YORK DEFỢTĮ MŪSTASMAN #ZA FƏNİZM ZEY KEY DELETE CARTEREFERLOF VI 10 TÁXI
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For the best Meals, Refresh. ments, Bread, Cakes and Con fectionery
LET--First class
TO BE LET.
TO BE LET-No. 2. A STEWART... TERRACE, Furnished. Apply -H. Pollock, Prince's Buildings.
E.
CLASS
FURNISHED ROUMS, TO LET-FIRST
SHOP in Chster Road next suitable for Single Man or Moutries Lane at rear. Apply Married Couples, with or without Clark & Co.
board. Electrio Light and Bells. use of Telephone. Terms moder- ste: Tel NOK 3 Apply TES Hall, Palace Hotel, Kowloon.
TO BE LET-FOUR-ROOM.
ED HOUSES in Gordon Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, and AFLAT in Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon,"
TO LET Furnished Bungalow
at Taipo. Four Rooms, Garden, Servants Quarters," &. Apply Deacon, Looker, Deason & Haraton.
TO BE LET-SMALL FUR- NISHED FLAT, Very Cen- Apply 48,tral. Moderate rental.
TO LET OR FOR SALE- Kowloon Marine Lot
with wharf, area 58,000 sq. ft. Box 1281 Hongkong Tele suitable for coal storage or graph."
erection of godowns.
Apply to:-
HUMPHREYS ESTATE &
FINANCE CO., LTD.,
Alexandra Buildings.
TO BE LET OFFICES at 2,
Connaught Road, 0. OFFICES in King's & York, Buildings.
HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Conduit Road...
HOUSES in Broadwood & Moreton Terraces.
HOUSES on Shameen, CAN- TON.
Apply to:- THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.
WANTED.
WANTED. STENOGRA- PHER desires position. Reply to "P" c/o "Hongkong felegraph.
FOR SALE.
MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS.
1917 Overland Touring Cars,,
6 Cylinder. 7 Seater.
Apply to GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Duddell Street.
Hongkong 18th February. 1917
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YAFIADIS' EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
Imperial Bouquet per Crown Prince
100
$5.30
100
4.65
50
2.35
.::.50
Extra Fine (Grand Format)
150
2.35
Nectar
50
"2.35
Yildiz.
25
LIO
Club Size
10
140.
Non Plus Ultra
100
3.60
50
185
20
75
Superfine
100
2.40
50.
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before-the-war CURE R prices ALEXANDEA÷÷CATE..
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NOTICE.
ROOMS TO LET Post Office
Buildings (top floor),
LOWE BINGHAM &
- "MATTHEWB; Chartered Bank Build Longkong, 2nd May, 1917.
50 Cigarëttes.
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cigarettes
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LIGHT WEIGHT and RAIN PROOF
All Sizes
$8.50
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JUST RECEIVED.
A CHOICE SELECTION IN SELF COLOURS AND STRIPES. WIDE ENDS: $2.00 Each. BOWS:
$ 1.00 Each.
SEE WINDOW
DISPLAY.
J. T. SHAW
-TAILOR AND OUTFITTER.
21, HONG KONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.
Tel. No.
1877.
Tel. No. 1877.
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