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This increase in rendered im- perative by the constantly grow-|
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PLATES.
HERBALISTS' CURES AND SPELLS.
Incantations and spells are New York, March 26 The New York State Legislature is often woven within sound of the taking the lead in the enactment rumble
It is notified for the information of new laws to protect tenants of omnibuses.
The scene is the little shop of Friday the 28th day of May, 1920jing cost of production, the price the middle and lower classes from
of paper alone having advanced of the public that Motor Car am- the predatory graspings of pro-Ja herbalist in the East End A
by 700 per cent, during the past based Number Plates Noa. 301- mother brings her child, whose
five years. Ateering landlords
500 and Motor Cycle Number those leg has been scalded by boiling. Conditions similar to
In order to meet these con- Plates Nos. 201-300, can bo oblain- existing in New York City are water spouting from a kettle.
diliana newspapers and magazinesed on application at the Licensing to be encountered in other large The herbalist-an okt man with.
The following valuable lease-all over the work have been office, Central Police Station. American cities, such as Chicago, white beard blows his breath Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, three times on the blisters of the hold property situato at Victoris obliged to raise their subscription The price is $1,50 per plate.
in the Colony of Hongkong Vir--and advertising rales-in some All that pizca or parcel of cases by as moch na 100 percent- ound situate grat Victoria afore and, at the same time, to curtail said registered in the Land Office the size and number of pages. For as "Inland Lot No. 346 together the present, however, it has been with the messuage erected there-decided, in the interests of the Jon known as Yo. 15 Mosque public generally andof advertisers. Street. Victoria aforesaid. Terra in particular, to leave the price of
St. Louis and elsewhere, but, be catise of the physical characteris- ties of New York, which is but an island, and the nature of the transportation facilities from the outlying districts, the housing situation has perhaps, reached its most azula stage here.
scald, and sayat-
"Here come 1 tocuré a burnti
gore,
If the dead knew what the
living endure, The burnt sore would burn
no more."
the potion by mistake to the rat, as the poor animal would die of her unrequited affections!
at their Salas Rooms Duddell Street, Victoria, Hongkong,
MASTER
Prince's Buildings, Ice House
Street, Hongkong Salicator for the Mortgagees
Hongkong, 17th May, 1920,
P. P. J. WODEHOUSE,
Captain Superintendent Police.
Hongkong, 20th May, 1920.
NOTICE.
THE "STAR" FERRYCO., LTD
ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.
WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS—WHAT YOU DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.
ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION
Two Cents tf not Prepaid,
A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESA COLUMNS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No.:-
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WANTED.-One Clerk wail ar- j WANTED. — Competent stena quainted with banking business
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. especially exchange book-keep-ypist many years experience WTHE BU HIKREBY GIVEX THAT THE ing. Also one Typist speaking open for immediate engagement. MENTING THIS CAMPANYA be bead 317both French and English if por Capable-correspondent and code TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS Caves of Kes Tartine Mathewa Csible. Chinese preferred. Apply expert, conversant with fling and
AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
As from today, all preliminary notices of forthcoming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of "The Bongkung Telegraph will be charged for at the rate of $1. each. providing they do not occupy more than four lines. If Messrs LAMMERT BROS. this space is exceeded "they will
be placed in the advertising? columns at the prevailing rates, i
Hongkong, May 17, 1920.
or to
The Auctioneers. Hongkong. 14th May, 1920.
REAL COST OF LIVING.
NOTICE.
IMPORTS & EXPORTS OFFICE
SEMANEL SERUND—AARJALMARY ANNUAL
Like KDNESDAY, the 2nd June 10, 1
SUUS: for the purpost of receiving the to BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE Jul 120 Przestart ligether wish & Arairmen: «
DE CHINE, Shameen (Canton) office work. Apply Box 359 'a Asconate 1 30th April, 2RCE
The next visitor may be a1999 years created by a Crown The Hongkong Telegraph" on The State Capital. at Albany young girl, who wants charm Lease thereof dated 11th April changed." this week was the scene of an bring back and retain the 1953, Annual Crown Reat $1.24| number of remarkable demonstra-
wandering affections of her lover,|Ares 1,440 square feet. tions on the parruf representative She is told that she could not do of realty interests and tenants better than to give him secretly For further particulars and protection organisation“, who
jin a cup of tea a potion brewed conditions of sale apply to invaded the Senate and Assembly from the roars of the tormentilla
JOHNSON, STOKES & Chambers either in support of or little sellow flower of the to protest against the passage grasslands. The herbalist is a some 30 Bills designed turbring bit of a way. He cautions the relief the flat or tenement girl to be careful not to administer hause dweller. Bents in any desirable community in New York City have shown an average increase of about 100 per cent.
In a cosmopolitan city like during the past year. In sume London most of the superstitious! cases the advance has been much survicals of the world ate to be greater, depending upon the found Superstitions were cer- locality. And there is no indica-tainly revived during the war. tion that the landlords have There was a remarkable vogue in reached the limit of their demands fortune telling and a demand for for increased returns from their charms and amuleta which investments. Sporadic attempts brought good lurk or preserved on the part of well-meaning the wearer from danger. In this individuals and organisations. In way, what are called the lower bring about some sort of arrange and uneducated classes stretched ment whereby a limit might be. out their hands gropingly to try established have failed. largely to get into touch with the super because of the landlords plea natural, just as the better and that such an understanding would more intelligent ranks of society Sir Henry Morris, in a letter discourage the introduction of availed themnestres of the spiri-published in TA- Tiers on April capital in further construction
tualistic "mediums" for the same 16, submitted that the essential The majority of leases termin-
cost of living did not justify purpose. ale on October 1, but hundreds of
The herbarlist does a large demand for an increase of wages thousands are drawn to May 1.trade in cares for various diseases or salaries exceeding 30 or 60. and that date is rapidly approa For ruts and bruises he has an per cent, and that those wha ching and bringing consequent ointment made of the leaves of demanded and got more were unrest and disaffection among the elder the tree upon which, Dot bearing their proper share Merabers of the legend has it Judas hanged him- of the after-consequences of the wing self. He has decoctions of the war. To illustrate his argument importoned by their constituents nettle for chest complaints, and he gave a summary of his own to expedite the passage of meat danes comparities of household expenses, Cumparing T
for food, Coat aztietate sures that will limit the increase the Hood Murb of this branch the that landlords may demand with of his business has little og andrinks, laundry, coals, and all the not threatening eviction, and theirelation
The ordinary requisites of housekeep 10 superstition. most intense resentment exists fremdies he provides are, in sumeling for the three years 1912-14| between the realty owners and
jextent, deraved from folklore, and with that for the three years the appsence of the propined to the mantling 2101613, he found that the in-la legislation, who have frequently.
jerease in the latter equanini 13.9 in debate, applied such epithets bebind them. f quite a differ-Iper rent. Comparing 1916 with |
grasping and class is the necklace of blue 1919 the increase in the latter -gouging-soulless Shylocks.... ļkezde whicki-said to-wund of Year wa- 23,3-per cent, and in
The principal feature of most bronchitis. The depth of tuman 1916 the increase vret 1913 tage-water colours...actacionali
the tenants. State Legislature-are-
to landlords
well
si
ake.
EXTRAVAGANT ESTIMATES
CHALLENGED.
credulity i still more exhibited only 15 per cant.
a" 5
The caster il Shares of casupan wiki be stating presions experience and intro WENSESPA, the
salary required.
130+ WEDNESDAY, 'Se Tad Just. 1329 Down
direct
By order of the Board of Directors,
W. S. BROWN.
Secretary. Hongkong. 21st May, 1920.
NOTICE.
Are
TO BE LET.
Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED. - For Manila, ex- perienced male stenographer. Apply in writing with references to Canadian Pacific Ocean Ser-
TO LET.From 1st July nextĮvices, Ltd. Hoogkong. 179 Wyndham Street, A three- storied house with basement and separate servant's quarters. Apply to Messrs. Patell & Co. 14 Des Road, above Wiseman
It is hereby notified that on Ltd. the 21st May, at the Treasury of Macao, at 3 p.m. tenders invited by verbal competition for the Monopoly of Opium, for the! period of three years, commencing from 1st August 1920-ter 31st July 1923.
EMPIRE DAY. This Office will be opened for all purposes from 9 am to 12 All the terms and conditions for noon on Monday the 24th May, the tender can be obtained on
application at the Portuguese; 1920.
Licensed Warehouses cannot be Consulate in Hongkong.' or st the Treasurer's Department in opened on that day.
Macao.
C. W BECKWITA,
Superintendent, Imports and Experts. Hongkong, 19th May, 1920.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HEFadersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday, the 26th May, 1920 commencing at 3.30 p.m.
at No. 4f Lyndhurst Terrace Quantity of Valuable Household
Furniture comprising: -- Teak hatstand, plush covered drawing room suites, fine engrav-
tables, bronze figures, brass flower ipots, brias and brass mounted fenders, white lace curtains, car pets, rua, etc.
etc.
mirror, brass electric standardi
etc.
of these pending Balls is provision for the removal of the burden of the stone having a natural hole Sir Henry Morris bas i proof of excessive rent demand through it. which averts bad received many letters supporting from the tenant to the land dreams unpleasant
things in his contention. A Horsham cor.
Teat extension dining chairs. lord. In other words, in the themselves and forecasts of evil respondent, who has kep: detailed
teak sideboard with bevelled mir- event of an owner demanding an to conie. The more cruesome an accounts for the last 5 years, ror, teak dinner waggon, marble increase over his existing rental object is the more efficacious it gives the cost of food for 1913 as clock, leather covered armchairs, and bis tenant abireting to the appears to be. There is handly £957 15, 64. for 1915 as £285 45 paymen: thereof, it will be easthing that a coffin-ring got on 115, and for 1919 as 9 d. 10 tak overmantel with bevelled duty of the landlord, in vertain of a grave will not accomplish: The headmaster of a well known lamp, electric fittings, etc. circumstances, which are comand Hext to that an efficacy is alrammar school estimates the Glass. Crockery and Electric- prebensive in their scope. to stone which has been bitten by a increase in annual expenditure plated ware, Household linen etc. prove that his demand is justified. nad dog
Cent. and give-
Double' brass bedsteads, teck se Bill in particular poovile “The nellet in particular chartref this the inurogea which that Colbie wanirobes with bevelled] that if the increase demanded is rana sor-wanes, according to governo of the school
glass doors, teak marble tr 25 per cent over the rent of circumstances.
one time allowed to add to their presious, horeaux, marble and tiled wasb- year ago, it will presumed gratis all seafarers regarded a small charges for the board stands, ladies desks, upholstered that the increase is excessive child's raul ue a sure protection |resident pupils. A third couches and easy chairs, toilet Other Bills provide for all exten- from drowning. Then fell respondent takes the figure Ierockers. Japanese vilk embroid. sion of the time that must elapse entirely out of fashion. During for expenditure in 1913, and gives red screens, etc. etc. before a landlord may eject the German submarine meuare 13 as the corresponding figure tenant for non-payment of reatas much as £5 would be given for 1919. In a fourth ease the another removes from the land for the the the Menton increase for 1010 weer 1916 in lord the arbitary right heretofore that the safety of the ocean high-stated to be 35 per rent, this enjoyed of determining the des-ways has been restored it would being in, respect of food alone,, irability of a tenant, and still be hard to find a sailor who. The moralf the letters is that others provide for the determin-would accept present of a where fixed incomes of allow- ation of an exuitable rental figure | child's cant.
by Municipal Court Judges in (he)
event of disputes. Apprehensive
tenants are grasping with avidity
at the prospect of relief from ex-deraands en isting conditions, regardless of exceedingly doubtful constitu tionality of many of the propos
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Bathroom, Pantry and Kitchen Requisites
USPE
A Fine Selection of Canton Blackwood ware
comprising: Marble top and round tables, armchairs, fower stands, stools
And
2 Kastner Autopianna (Pianas
Cottage Piano by Farrell and
ances make fareful buying and economy imperative, households have been able to keep their ex-| etc. penditure at a much lower level increase of rent than is generally regarded as which is unjust or poreasonable." possible on the basis of the 1913 by Rachal
"Don't be frightened if the cost of living. One writer states landlord tells you he has reated bluntly that the axiom of the Goudge your flat. He has to get you out enormously enhanced cost of Meantime lawyers for tenants before he can get the new tenant
necessaries has been * must ganizations and members ofio,
pernicion one, and has formed al the Legislature with an eye to
edi measures,
The best the landlord can do basis for extravagant wage de- the possible political effect, ara is to get you out in six munthe mands that threaten to ruin the circulating and publishing, much after your present lease expires-country.
to the chagrin of the landlords. And be may not be able to do it
then. It may take him a year
into and it may take him longer,"
COST OF PROHIBITION.
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such wordings as these - **Don't thes frightened signing a lease to take effect Bills have been passed since Washington, May 5-Probibi. either
or Catober the above was written providing tion introduction cost $28,000,000 On May 1
that landlords shall not be per-fannually. Representative Galli 1.
"You can't he put out for mitted to increase last year's van (Dem) of Massachusetts, told
the House today. refusing to sign a lease which fronts by more than 25 per cent.
electric ceiling fans
4 electric table fans I enamelled bath
1** Baldwin" Refrigerator
1 Chubb's Comcination safe On view from Monday, the 24th inst.
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
PLINIO TINOCO,
Treasurer, Treasurer's Office of Maras 22nd April, 1920,
A COMPLETE ERATED WATER PLANT FOR SALE.
The MAENIVES are made by Merry Bra stume hii20, 1, Water, and guarantees T perlas working unles The gets plans seat? Part 2,200 düsen Artazed Wateren z Jay
KWONG SANG HONG LTD.,
Ben 10
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HEUndersigned have received instructions to sell by Pablic Auction on
Tuesday, the 15th May, 1920.
commereing at 3 p.m.
heads Point (Kowloon)
(For acerunt of the concerned)
NOTICE.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
THE MISSES DE VINE AND
"TERRY
SOCIETY ENTERTAINERS
will introduce
HARMONY AND SONG
at the ususi
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WANTED. — Junior Office As- sistant (Girl) required immediate- je by the Asiatic Petroleum Co., (South China Limited, Buildings
NOTICE.
leg's
"THE CANTON INSURANCE
OFFICE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. The thirty-nin:b Ordinary Yearly Meeting of shareholders will be held at the Offices of the andersigned on Tuesday the 25th May 1920, at 11.30 am.
The Transfer Books and Re
TEA DANSANT, AND DINNER gister of Members of the Company
DANCE
to be held
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SATURDAY, MAY 22nd.—
and
WHIT MONDAY, MAY 24th.
SUNDAY, MAY 23rd---
Orchestral Concerts during Tiffin and Afternoon.
NOTICE.
will be closed from the 11th May to the 25th May, both daya in- clusive.
JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.
General Agents.. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1920.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRICI COMPANY LIMITED.
Notice is hereby given that the Thirty-First Ordinary General Meeting will be he d at the Com- pany's Offices, St. George's Boild- ings on Saturday, 2nd May In accordance with Ordinance 1920, at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose
BANK HOLIDAY.
on the Reclamation near Black-So. 5 of 1912, the Exchange of presenting the Repors of the Banks will be closed for the Directors together with a State- transaction of Public Business on ment of Accounts to 9th Febru Monday, the 24th May.
Hongkong. 19th May, 1920.
1530 Bales HEMP
more or less damaged by smoke & water
Un view Now. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Publie Auction on
„ Tuesday, the 15th May, 1936,“
commencing at 11.30 am. at Mesers. Kin Tai Loong's Godowo, West Point. 2000 Bags No, Tonkin White Rice
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction on
Wednesday, the 20th. May 1920 commencing at ik am
at their Sales Rooms. 4 Duddell Street,
689 Bags Castor Seeds
On view Now Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
NOTICE.
THE MACAO HARBOUR BOARD.
Supply of stones faced at the sides for the pavement of the Patent Slip by the jetty at Palane, Macao.
Tenders will be received for 30 days from this date for the supply of 84.500 lineal meters of stones
ary 1920, and elerting Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books of the Comany. will be closed from the 15th to the 2nd May 1920, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors. GIBB, LIVINGTON & CO.. Agents. Hongkong, 4th May, 1920
NOTICE.
faced at sides of the pavemen: PEAK TRAMWAYS' COMPANY of the Patent Slip by the jetty at Patape, Macao.
LIMITED.
The specifications and form of NOTICE is hereby given that tender may be seen at the Office the Annual Ordinary General of the Harbour Works, every Meeting of Shareholders of the working day from 10 .m. to above Company will be held at the 1 p.m. and from 2.39 p.m. to Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, on 5 p.m.
Saturday the 29th May 1920 at The Tenders will be opened at 11.30 am. for the purpose of re- the Flors Palace in Macao, onceiving the Report of the Directors the 8th Jane 1920 at 3 p.m. together with a Statement of Ac- In order to be admitted to counts for the year ending 30th tender. a provisional deposit of April 1920. $200,00 must be made with the
The Transfer Books of the Banco Ultramarino" to the Company will be closed from order of the Harbour Board, Tuesday the 25th day of May to to the eve day for the opening of Monday the 31st day of May 1920, the tenders.
both days inclusive,
Office of the Macao Harbour JOHN D. HUMPITREYS & SON Board
Macao Bib May, 1900
Secretary to the Harbour Board
General Managers, Pongking, 19:b May, 1920.
HOWE
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