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WED

ESDAY, MARCH 29, 1818.

INTIMATIONS.

Hughes and Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT

AND ADHIRALTY,

General "Auctioneers

AND

Share, Coal and

General Brokers.

PROPRIETORS "TO-KWA-WAN”

COAL STORAGE,

Coder sed A.B.C. & 5TH EDrtiosa. A1. TELZUSAPHIC CODE.

THE

Telegraphic Address

MEIRION HONGKONG.

PUBI JO AUCTION.

Undersigned have received Instrue- tions from Da. PEARSE, to sil by Public Auction,

THURSDAY,

the 30th March, 1918, at 2.30 p.m., as "Hartley", No. 7, Babington Fath,

TEE

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

thesgin, contained,

Comprising

Teak Ball Stunde and Tables, Dining

» Room Suite including Large Teakwood Screen practically new, Fender Soats, etc., Glass Ware, Sundry Table Loen, ett.. Large Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-chairs with Covers, Blackwood Cabinets, Flower) Stands, Side Tables, etc., Large Toskwood Bedstead, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, bic, (practically now Bathroom, Pantry and Kitchen Utensils,

Alio

2 Electric Fans, Flectric Cooking Stove,

by

0.."

SANITARY BOARD OFFICE

HONGKONG.

TO FEX

ון

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG CHAMBER

OF COMMERO2

ANNUAL MEETING

→

EXTERNAL, COUNCIL MEETING,

**3

owned bogga with a vise to obtaining from Eritidy ponavasions, let thi hope y gigaher content onge all unoring berths in will only veten nuder the strictest femi Lite Harbinte, a scheuse to which our lat. of Reenre, (Applanse. "To taking noen Chairrian, wie vory, intel opposed. A step Great Britain would and he pairi re-organisation of the mucing in the herself in a panlar or solitary position harbour in order to nevoïurdate i large at all, and to them who may think ki The Eloa. Mr. Divio LXDALE presided umber of steaners in intacle positions would recommend the study of the rulea Now annital meeting of the longkon the best results will be derived at i can truly Ditch and asian posse

was undoubtedly necesary, but whether and regulations ander which atonegalioas Chamber of Commerce held in the Chanoverannt entrat depends up hoty ber Beom, New Gaverament Building-that control is exercise. We are fortia. OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS. yesterday." The following drms, were hate in having a very capable Einrbaite! A meeting of the British Imperial Cóun, [

·Teppesenkal

Mister in Captain "Beckwith "to initiatų, Pilet Vommerce bus bos"bavened to TAKE NOTICE that under No. 5 of the

DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and Usion Insurance Society of Canton scheme, suit I have little doubt that take place in London arly in June, and VENTILATION STE-LAWN (as amend (Mr. C. Montague Ede), Hon. Mr. H. F. will this utmost in the interests of a live izid Mr. C. . ed), every Domestic Building or part of lock, K.C., Beiss & Co. (Elon. Mr. P. the port. "This Government catrol of represent this Chamber, such beikling within the WESTERN

Many intersting questions will some Division of the City of Victoria, occupied. Holyon, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Jarrings in a new departure, however,

Bombers of more than one family,dine, Matheson & Co. (Eon. Mr. David and may, like the Light Das, bentie up for discussion, soch ha the fiscal sxcap those wishin the European Reser Tandalet, Gibb, Litingston & Co. (tempting use of revenue. I think beds of preferential tariffs within eas vation or those parts es Domestic building. w. C. Bonnar), W. B. Loslogs & Co. well, therefore, at the outset to Empty between the Empire ard used sa Shop Utice or Godown, must. A. Beattie), longheng and hang state that any increase in the charge for Allied, uations, eaves affecting enemy bo CLEANSED and Li THROUGHOUT by the Owners during the Bank (Mr. S. J. Stabb, Stephens moorings will be opposed by this Chamnamfactured goods and shipping, mex months of Fabroary sid March..

Co. Mr. Stephens), Harry Wickis bur. Shipowners do not complain that "sures against the dumping of enemy avots. N.B.The word throughout used in& Cot (Mr. J. Owel Hughes, Afr. 34 8, the Night dues in Hongkong are heavy: it within the British Empire: also the legit. this Notice means that the bosses should be Sanon, British-American Tobacco Co, is only when they au increased for other, lutivis questions of the amendment of thes Limewashed in respect of all the.Walls of

Led." (Mr. A. Perry), Banque de purposes, then providing lights that objee, Jaws relating to naturalizating, compul. each Room, all Cubicles, Tartitions, Stair

Er. L. Berindongui

tions are mised. If shipping naust be scry registrasion, of aliens and the beeus. Casings and Stair Linings, all Callings and Indo-Chine the Undersides of Roots in Main Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd. (r, F. fased for any special object it would be, ingent aliens to trade, the prohibition of Buildings, Offices and Servants' Quarters Graham) Bunker & Co. (atr. A. Bryson), preferable to impose port due for that contracts with alien which may have? (Mr. C. obiect and thus leave the light dues and the effect of restraining Imperial trade, The Backyard must have its Containing Mercantile Bank of India Walls Limewashed up to the level of the Champkin), Pennally & White (r. D. Mooring fees to shoir correct com and many other matters. Our views out First Floor.

F Dmbully), A. & S. Hancock (Mparison between revenue and cost of up. these subjects have been conveyed to Harry Hancock). W. Hannibal & Co. The growth in Government regula Mr. Ross, and your Committee feel sure 15 W. A. Hannibal, Alex Ross & tions affecting shipping in recent years they can safely leave the representations The WESTERN Division of the City A. Constand)—8—makes the establishment of Harlos of their Chamber in his hands. lies to the West of Tank Lane and Cleverly small & Co. (Mr. N. Ismail, China, Board with unofficial representation a

Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. 3. C. Pom-, matter for serious consideratioa. W. BOWEN ROWLANDS, verton), Dodweli & Co., ltd. (Mr. S. H

CUST OF CAULES, Secretary, Dated this 24th day of March, 1916. 465

LIMEWASEED

and inclusive of Verandale,

Carved, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, need act be Limewashed, but must be Cleansed.

Street.

HONGRONG CLUB.

NOTICE -

LIQUIDATING EXENA FILMS..

The liquidation of lies enemy firms ant questions arising therefrom hare naturally occupied the patention of the Committee. In fact the corresponderes. fublished, would fargey increase the size of the already voluminous report which you have in your hands,

INTIMATIONS

OLD FRIENDS ARE BEST

BLACK AND WHITE WHISKY

BOTTLED and SHIPPED

JAS. BUCHANAN & CO., LTD.

GLASGOW & LONDON,

DONNELLY & WHYTE.

WINE MERCHANTS.

FOR SALE

A ply

SHEWAN, TOVES & Co.-

Liquidators Reater. Brockelmann & Co. Hongkong, March 13, 1918.

COLUMBIA

full of saxisties for all. It was gratifying to cote the substantial increase in the membership and be expressed the hipe that bufore the next annust meeting it would be possible to record that every "ürm and individas engaged in trade of this

GODOWNS FOR SALE. Colony had been enrolled as members. He

· Dodwoll), S/ 3. David & Co. (lm, AL Last year our late Chairman referred

hoped the mercantile community would give NOS. 12 & 197, Wanchai Ro.d. ovory support, Ram

Kamaoin!

and otherwise, traf David;. Hongkong Canton and Macao to the increased cost to all business of

the Chamber of Commerce With, regard Steamboat Co., Ltd. (M. W. E. Chucker, telegraphic communionion, and under

to the establishment of a rubber market in J. D. Hutchison & Co. (Mr. T. Estand the telegraph companies took excep.

Babavis," Hughes mid the interesting | Peame) Asiatic Petroletim Co., Ltd. (Mr.¦tion to what was then anid.

statement just made by the Chairman thač W, H. Bell), Chartered Bank (Mr. W. The increuat cost is, due to tur re

For many reasons it is at present large amount of this valuable cargo has bega transhipped in the Colony for the Dickson), New Zealand Torrance foxtricted use of telegraph codes, and to thought inadvisable to publish this cor-United States mast be a

source ut Mr. R. Anderson). Swedish most of us this means the doubling of respondence, and it will suffice to say great "satisfaction to the eqmmunity, THE TWENTY-NINTH BALE-Trading Co., (Mr. Lading our for telegrams. The telegraph that, although we have not always seen a naturally any increase in

tran YEARLY DRAWING OF SIXTY Hound-hand Trading Co. Ltd. tr. our bills for teams have learns tre to ere, with the Honghong, Govern- shipment must add to the general FIVE DEBENTURES of the Hongkong, W. van lell. Netherlands Tralies of their constituuts srho have become ment in its conduct of the liquidationsgusted Harbour Bond, bearing in mind the prosperity of the port. As to the bug- Club (1896 issue--$100,00 each) was held in the Club House on FRIDAY, the 24th Commercial Bank, Robertson, Wilson & enemies on the other hand they must there is now evidence of a desire to adopt magnitude if the trade conducted in this March, 1918, when the following Deben, M. GIL „Wiisón), Godari & have gained enormously thrôngh thự

& more active policy and properly round barbour and is immense importance, it tures were drawn for Redemption- Douglas (M. J. T, Douglas). Standard Enerpasa in offcial and Prass telegums, off a good piece of work." *

has always seemed to me an extraordinary 16200 Co. of New York (Mr. J. W. Palien, and it is a matter for regret that they

I cannot allow this occasion to pass thing that we have not established a Harbour 1648 Hughes & Hough (Mr. T. F. Hought, have not smp their way he receiver without taking it upon myself to voice Board with unofficial representation. Wib 983.

regard to the revision of the insurance laws, 111 .587

1007 ROY 1203 1607 China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. (M. C regular hiiness constituents by me for the mercantile community generalis particularly the reference to the recom 144 590 397

1311

1776 Beswick), Dapid Sassonn & Co.. Lid form or ether of rebate. (Applause.) and the liquidatory in particular the ap-mendation to cur own Government in this 185 603 1042 1804 1789 (on. Mr. E. Shellim), Butterfield & The delay in the delivery of messages is preciation expressed on all sides of the direction, the Insurance Associations of t 200 700

TRAD 1010

1830 1340

wise (MFG. T. Edkins). Union Trading in some instances been complained of,

manner in which the Hon. Mr. Kemp Colony hare already expressed their views

and it is to 1

hoped some 2411 709 110 LOYD 1836

Co. (Mr. A. W. Churn), Thos. Cook & bat, on the whole, the Censor has dis-the Attorney-General-has handled a most on this question, and 1196 1410

further taps

the hay yet be taken by 141

Government to 1849 Son Mr. J. Bentley). D. Macdonald & charged his difficult task expeditiously difficult and laborious task. (Applanse.} 736

Companies 1480

cf prorect whose financial position the 1 815 863 1914

1933 Co. (MD. "Macdonald), „Nestle-Angle and with consideration for "the business 1004

have no 908 1220 1664 1941 & Swiss Condensed Milk Co. (Mr. A. G. of the place.

knowledge, from operating in the Colony."

Committee The

the 349 909 1235 1618

of the Chambery 1993 Coppin), Casasjee' Pallanji & Co. (Mr.

speskse deserved. special thanks

added, R. B. Cooper), China Borneo. Co., Ltd.. (Mr. H. W. B. Kennett); Pentreathesising the Insurance Law and regulat.

of the excessively heavy-rates and other Ea, the period under review an Act

for the efforts they had made to light the burden placed on members on recount

138

421 580

040

·

1943.

1.900

1262 1674

1840

and will be payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on FRI- for anrrander of same.

INSURANCE LIN.

FZWETT MXKOKIAN REIZOLARSHIPS.

We were approached by the Advi-ory Commit'es of Commerce and Industry of the University of Hongkong with a view to Scholarships, to be held by poor man the foundation of Chamber of Commerce

Toaster, Nursery Fira Guard, Band DAY, the 31st March, 1918, in exchange. Co. (Mr. G. "A." Pentreath); Stewart Bring insurance business in the Philippinents in the iscuity of Artaand we insped

Sewing Machine "Singer", Garden Tent, Plants in Pots, and Piano by Montric în very good condition.

"."(Fall Particulars from Catalogue.).

Go view from Wednesday the 29th inst. Terme :-Casă.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers

Hongkong. March 29. 1016.

PUBLIO ACOTION..

453

THE_Undersigned have received Instrno-

THE

Home to sell by Public Auction,

(JOE ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

SATURDAY,

the lat April, 1916, commencing

at 10.45 a.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 3,

*Des Voeux Road, Corner

of Ice House Street,-

AS ASSORTMENT OF

||

1

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

Comprising :—

Sideboards, Dinner Wagon, Dining Tables' and Chairs, Chesterfield Sofas,

By Order,

E. DES VEUX,

Becretary.

Bengkong, March 24, 1918.

489

EVERY BEETLE EVERY BUC

lected

amca “Kasting's” camoan kuto· thorough contact

Sold in Time only. _The_murivalled—way-le-

kil boočios, kas and komshold insects. is 10

Use

KEATING'S POWDER

Or. E. A. M.-Williams). —

The Cumas, in moving the adoption

of the report and accounts, said -

TRANSHIPMENT OF REBLER.

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Armchairs do. Wardrobes and Toilet PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, den of the magnitude of the trade.

Tabice, Double and Single Brass and Brass-mounted Bedsteada, & 'Miscel· laneous Forniture, several lots of Black.

wood Ware, 2. Carpete, Pission, "a few lots of Pekinese Cloisonne, Porcelaina,

Also

-LIMITER)

TIME TABLE.

WELL DAXI,

"

TRADING WITH THE ENEMY.

it

makter,

js worthy par

REGISTRATION ACHIMB,"

་ra .

reraseks

of the

1 Roll Tennis Netting, New Hammond 11.30am to 12.45 pm...Every 15 minutes to our Committee. We cannot agree atance, they had obtained a position ny laid down that a man who attends to kinson & Griat, Linstead & Davis, W. 1

Typewriter.

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue.) TERME -Cash.

Hannibal, & Co., Pentreath & Co., H

Double-Dise

RECORDS

$1.50.

Fit your Machine.

ASK TO HEAR THE LATEST.

MUSIC CO., LTD.

TEL 1337

SINGON & CO.

Berastumro A.D.:1830,

LOE YƉE'S

HAIR DRESSING`SALOON.

Massage. Cream, Ferfazes,

By

(r. Evan Ormiston), Nippon Islands, was passed the of the pre- there been able to offer to expressed the hope they would yet be able a circular to members on the subject. The restrictions by the cable companies, and be | Kaisha (Mr. T. Kusumoto), Bradley &

Co., Ltd. (Mr. J. A. Plummer). Be visions of the Act requires companies to

the Cairs sity two Scholarships annually to obtain relief by rebates on expenditure raines the outbreak of war. The Chamber of 8300 It is

proposed to be ungratulated upon its repre- Souza & Co. (Mr. E. V. M. R. de, deposit with the officials in the islands each of the sale Souza), Grande, Price & Co. (Ar C.pcurities to the value of esce 100,000 with a view to perpetuate the name of one sentative on the British Imperial Council

worked untiringly in Bond,"Arculii Bros. (O. el T., Artulli 1There is, of course, something to be said who for many years

the interests of thin Chamber, to call these in the person of Mr C. B. Ros, There Canadian Peciño Ocean Services, Ltd. both for and against a measure of his scholarships the Hongkong Chamber of for that import at duty," As to trading with THE ANDERSON

was no one better qualified than Mr ROM (Mr. J. H. Wallace), P. & O. S. S. Co. description. It undoubtedly would be Commerce Hewett Memorial Schola-ships. the enemy, the expressin of the views of fr. E. V. D. Parry, and the Secretary come irksome it every centru thought (Applause.) The object

necessary that the big insurance com and more subscriptions would be welcome the trading community of this Colony could papies whost transactions are world-wide, in the hope that we may be of sistance to safely be left in the hands of the Comf the University in turning out a class of mitteo of the Obamber, who no doubt hould have to wrap up their funda ia.

young men well grounded in the knowledge would convey thoas rises to the proper such a manner as this measure entails required for a business and administrative quarter. In the liquidation of enemy

drms be thought members would quite 6. Des Voeux Ro.d. fout in having for its object the purifying life.

agree with the Committee's attitude You will notice that we have been of trade, by making it impossible for

in that matter, and oficially, intcrmed by the Censul General companies of inadequate financial re- In view of some correspondence that endorse the Chairman restent

*bout} Attorney..uersi ΔΗ for the Netherlands of the establishment sources to transact a business the essenez appeared in the Press we wrote to the the of a rubber market in Pataria. This at of which is to offer financial security it Government suggesting that a Registration liquidator of enemy firms, Mie Hughes said

scheme on simsar lines t fa this initiated at the had many opportunities of consulting-- first night would appear not to be of much mist receive approval. From time to Home which led to Lord Derby's recruiting Mr Kemp, and could testify to his grasp interest to Hongkong, but rubber which time this Chamber has considered the scheme should be put in force in Hong of difficult questions, as well as to his used to go to the London and Amsterdam thez a similar measure might not reposal was not acted upon by the counsel and advice. He congratulated the

kong, and we much regret that T invariable courtesy and readine

to give markets and there be bought for America advantage he introduced into Hongkong Governmost. In most parts of the Empire Committee on the proposal to perpetuate TRUS STEEL METAL and HARD -the largest consumer of the article for it is well-known, that many com matters Lava aluce advanced beyond our the name of their late respected Chairman WARE MERCHANTS, Whoiseule now is bought for America' in Batavia and panies of native origin operate here whose proposals, but nothing has been done in in founding Hourkong Chamber of Com-and Retall Ironmongers. Pig Iran, and is shipped via Hongkong to the Pacific figures are not available for public Hongkong to satisfactorily regularite this merce Haweth Scholarships Mr Hewett, Foundry Coke Imperters General Etores as they know, took a very keen interest Leepers and Shipahandlers on 5 and Coast Part of this cargo goes direct in criticism.

What I mean by this is, we would like in the University, and there should be no 37, Emo Loco B, (nd Rizeet, west Datch steamers and part of it is tran

the Hongkong Government, with the difficulty in obtaining for these scholarships of Central Marksti Talmhone No. 810, 10 shipped here. The other day a steamer

"You will have noticed many references authority of the Imperial Government, to the necessary support.

The notion was approved.

Rongront. Bepbem bez: 4. 1913. lefs bore with a 1,000 tons of tranship in the Press Tately to trading with the say definitely whether a man is required in ment rubber, which will give you some

NEW MEMBERS. enemy alter the war, and the abject is Hongkong or not Upon this it would follow that members of the Hongkong eraging the attention of all Chambers Volunteer Corps would not be recruited in The CrumMAX proposed the confirma. LABELS ON HONGKONG ACOR BEFIZITED of Commerce throughout the Empire. It England unless transferred with

importané The reluctance shown by the Vancouver to be keped that some means will be It cannot be denied that it to suportation of the election of the following new to the country that the business of members of the Chamber-Messrs. A. Board of Trade and the Canédian Govern- found of preventing Germans from regain Hongkong should be carried on: 1. island. S. Flasenck, The Texts Co., Cari ment to deal with the libellous statements ing the position they formerly held which conducted by men who have been specially michael & Clarke The New Zealand Electric Facial Massage elili 7.00a.m. to 8.00 am...Every 16 musste made by the British Columbia Sugar caused them to be a much greater dier trained for the work they undertake, and Insurance Co. Ltd.. Leigh & Orange. 8.00a.m. to 10.00 s... Every 10 minutes Refining Company with regard to the to Great Britain than they would other who cannot be replaced as short notice. The Union Water Boat Co., Ltd, 10.00a.m. to 11.00 Dar...Every 15 minutes Hongkong Refineries is a matter for regret vise have been (Applause.) For in-What is required is that it should be clear.

EXPERIENCED HANDS his business here and is a member of t the 12.45 p.m. to 1:15p mislivery Kil minutos.

that such matters, lie without the pro the metal markets of the world which Volunteer Corp is doing his duty by is Stephens & Co. The Eastern Asbestos Novels, Magazines, 1.16 p.m. to 1.45 pm...Every 10 infantes.§

"Ladies Fashion Books and 143 p.m. to 3.16 p....Every 10 minuter. vince of Board of Trade or Chamber almost amounted to s control, and it is country just as efficiently as by going Co The China Provident Loan and

Toilet Requisiton. 2.15 p.m. to 5.00 p.m..Every 10 minutes of Commerce, who are, or should be, the with pleasure that we hear of the deter. Home and joining the New Army If med Mortgage Co., Ltd., A. S. Watson & Co.,

ware required, and it is found after official

15, D'Aguilar Street 5.00p.m. to 8.10 p.m...Every 10 minutes guardians of fair trade.

mination of the Australian Governm enquiry that they can be spared, then they Ltd., The Hongkong Mercantile Co., Ltd., MIGHT CABA.

Hongkong, July: 5.-1916, to prevent any recurrence of that state should be transferred to the New Army. The Commercial Union Assurance Co.. RIVER STEAMER COMPANIES, AND 281 4508.60 p.m. and 9 pm, 9:30 pm to 11.09

LIGHT DOES.

of affairs in Australia at any rate (API in organization that we are so much in Titd., The General Electric Co. of China, . every half hour..

It was brought to our notice during the plause.) It is for the Chambers of Lemneed of, and the want of it is responsible Ltd., The United Asbestos Oriental 11.00 p.m. to 11.45 pm, every quarter of year under review that the charge for merce of London and Manchester and the for doubt and uncertainty, both among Agency, Ltd., The Russian Volunteet

and employed d light due tore heavily upon the various Large self-governing Colonies to take the employers

The accoquta require no particular refer. Fleet, The, Union Trading Co., The Bong. river steamer companies running between fead in this matter. We in Hongkong are ca except that 1 may express the hope kong Tramway Co. Ltd., The China EDITED AND PULLARED IT 8. KL here and porte in the Canten Delta, and peculiarly placed, and all we can do is that the abscriptions of new members will Light and Power Co., Ltd., Mr. W - 7,45 m, m2. tơ 10.30 a.m... Every 15 minutes.

The firat (1913) edition is already isaseđe we have since brought the matter to the to express our willingness to fail in, as this year enable us to show a credit balance, Tumbar and W. Logan 10.30am to 11:00 am. Every 10 minutes.etics of the Government. These com far as lies in our power, with any general now beg to propose the sdoption of the The VICE CHAIRMAX Beconded, and it THOGRAPHIES of over 5,000 people 11.50 am to 18 Noon...Every 15 minuter,

was agreed tọi m

who are well-known' in' society and of 12.00 Noon to 1.00p.m...Every 10 minutes, panies are not, nong those who are movement that may take place within the report and sccounts.

seretal hundred foreizzers devocistad with 100p.m. to 5.0 p.m.very 16 mimba,rosping the harvest of bigh freights due Empire to restrict such German activi- KEZUE BY ME OWEN HUGHES,

Mr J. Ovis Hoents seconded the The following were elected in the com-materials and securate skatahes, both being Japan" appear in the book Chute new 5:00p.m. to: 5.00p.m. Every 10 minute to the reity of toasage brough about ties as may be detrimental to our soom 6.00p.m. 3o. 7.00 p.m. Every 15 minuter by he was, and ad in many cases they try. (Applause.) It is, we know, the motion. Be folt sute be was expressing miktse by ballot Hon. Mr. D. Landalo, utterly free from prejudicu 1.00pm to 8.10 p.m... Every 10 minutes.

make has little use of the lights, some view of some people that an injury would the wishes of members by thanking the W. C.Eonnar. A. S. L. Consland, NIGHT CARS on Week Days. consideration le dite to them They are be done Hongkong if any restrictions Chairman and Committee for their B. E. Dodwell, W. Dickson, G. Boxing Many perizaits meo.

companies which the Harbour Beguin were placed upon any particular ches of cellent work during the past year Yar Hon. Mr. P. B. Holyoak, ME NJ contains over 1,400 page

Babh, Hon. Mr. E. Ehellim, and Mr. C. tions during war time afoot more seri traders, and that they would merely go

Montague Ede Ertz Car at 18 midnight.

busly then eraan-going steamers, and bad do their business elsewhere. We ma SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the though Admiral Austrather has enden. not agree with this, and are inclined to Company's Office, ALEXANDRA Buztiznos Das Vaux Road Central,

voured to modify, where possible, the hold the view that the position, of Hong Besson and panch ticket available for regulations which most interfered with kong both politically, geographically, and all car on already full ronning at the the regularity of their services; in misty financially will enable the Colony to now tims stated in the Company's time tables and wet weather they still suffer from ile trade, and this trade can easily be tronnacted by those who have the privi Teakwood Dinner Waggon. Ohesterfield but not for special cars can be obtained mich delay.

lege of the free use of the port. I doubt Sofa, Backwood Osbinets, Teakwood application at the Company's Officom THE PRETEXTION OF PRAC Cabinets," "Glasware, Dinner Service,

No Season ticket will be sued until The Piracy Provention Ordinance while such whether it occurred, to many Cutlery and E.-P. Ware; Unabions, Carpets payment therefor a made in Bank | so far it has been successful in its main Germans before the war what's privilego and Ruga, Largo Wardrobe with Borolled | states or by Obeque or Compradore order object, the prevention of piracy, leave it was to have the Lee use of British ports throughout the world, and how Mirrors, Double Blass Bead, &s, de, de, representing Bank Notes, much to be desired in its working detail much they owed to the British Govern

"JUBA D. HUMPHREYS & SORT

The dual control of the armed guarde un mant And British people for the trade the steainers does not work satisfactorily facilities which they enjoyed. That, they General Managers, zi

und undoubtedly reduces the passenger used, this hospitality both commensly

those traffic. All these restrictions dus

and politically is a matter of Common who are engaged in the nunsgement nowledge, and surely their conduct of steamers to long for the free harbour with its sinking hout wan which Hou

njoyed noto "many

bund

* HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctionser. Bongkong. March 28, 1915.

11

PUBLIQĽUCTION.

HE Undersigned havo received instina-

tions to sell by Public Auction,

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE, CONCERNET)

.00.

THURSDAY,

the 6th April, 1918, commeñoing

at 11 a.m., so their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Voxx Bond, Corner of

Ice House Street, m

AUXDAŽ

TALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE Removed from "Ridge House," Brandwood Road, for Courenlence *

of Exle, Comprising

16-inch Electric Fan, Copper Boiler and 2Mountain Chairn,"

(éria zim Gashi,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Ructioneers

Hongkong, March 25, 1915.

Stabb dzima, with Win me

......

an hour.

SEXDATE.

SATURDAY,

Deez

FRENCH LESSONS

Readi

and which helped sorren

COUGHING INTO CONSUMPTION

**On'y & Cough | but you stop, 15 while it is ONLY a cough.

WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND

The inest preparation made severe coughs.

COMMITTEE.

TRACKING OF THE CHIMIAN LANGUAGE.

Fetroleum Co.). Mr, W. II. Bell (Asiatic Fal raised, the question of the seed for the inauguration of almones for teaching mor- cantile assistants the Chinese language.

The discussion on this subject, in reported in soother column,

rote of thanks to the retiring com mittes was carried on the motion of the Hon Mr. HE Pollock 5.0.

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