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FRIDAY. OCTOBER 20, 1918.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.

General Auctioneers hare. Conl and General Produce Brokers and Commission, Agenta..

PROPRIETORS re-Kwa-Wan" Coal Storage:

Codes, used

Bentley's

A. a. C. 4th & 5th Editions.

A 1 Telegraphic Code.

Telegraphic Adhirase

'YITION" TONGLONG,

*PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ALCOUNT OF THE CONCERNID)«.

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SATURDAY,

the 31st October, 1016, at 10.30 am.,' at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

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Des Vaux Road, Corner of

Ion HOUR STREET,

A MIBCELLANEOUS STOCK Comprising:-

Cent.'s Shirts, Woollen Singlets, Panta, Sweaters, Dressing Gowns, Bath Robes, Toilet Soaps, Bath and Face Towels, Hosiery, de, de

Blankets Table Linen, Counterpausa, quantity of White Alpaca, Rain Coats,

Holdalls and Suit Unses. &c,

Also

A small consignment of Gent.'s Straw Hats (best quality), Felt Hats, etc.,

A npinber of Suit Lengths, Blue Serge, Tweed, Vicuna, Flannell &c., &c.

Teruus :-Cash..

HUGHES & HOUGH ...............

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Oct. 17, 1016.

FUEL LO

AUCTION.

1143

HE Undersigned have "received in structions to sell by Public Auction, {FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCIEFED).

DII.

TUESDAY,

the 24th October, 1918, commencing at 5.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooma, No. 8, Des Vaux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street, VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACK WOOD FURNITURE,

&c.

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As Follows:- Several Carpet and Rugs, Upholstered Saites, Arm-chairs and Bofas Card Tables, Bedroom Furniture comprising Double Brass-mounted Bedstead, Twin Bedstends(Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Tea and Occasional Tables, etc. ste., Dinner Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Seta, & Bath Room Utensils; Large Roll-top Desks and Writing Table, etc.,

* quantity of Electro Fisted Ware,

1 Piano, in good condition, Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teak wood Bereens, & quantity of Blackwood Furniture, Pictures, Engravings, &c.

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Plate Carbine Camera,

A few lots of DRAWN THREAD and EMBROIDERED GRASS CLOTH, etc. A selection of Brass Jardiniere, Yases, Finger Bowls, etc.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue.) TERM-Coah.

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctions Bengkong, Oct. 18, 1918. `

HAVE YOU A

BAD LEG

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be geschrise, will deptive you ed the power to walk..

THE CHINA MAIL.

SCOTTISH LETTER.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

purse steals trash,) but of fathers and JOY HOURS FOR THE MEN inothara and quiverfülls of children and their unaffected, enjoyment in the pleasures of the festing hours.

MUNITIONERS AND HOUSEBOATS; - Loch Lomond was largely affected by DILUTION ON THE CLYDE

the holiday crowd of Clyde munitioners.. August 30. Within comparatively recent pears Loch The Minister of Munitions makes the Lomond was only a one-day itinerary,— bald announcement that the Clyde mil on the Loch and a return to Glas- Labour Dilution Commission bas com-boot, and it has come to stay. Ofcourse gow. But there has come the house

You may bapa arbanded metoon houpitala, next beplated'. its labours, Behind these houseboats on Loch Lomond are not

bald your mene is hopeless, or adriand, 13-ba pation, bai dù noti Try the Grasshopp Treement, which la: a sustain, aura in casas at Abesses, Castolar Awallings, Pulmoned Handa, Carbomelen. Uyansina. Jotata, Beatons, Hoo

top the Ding Givens toe à ban of

GRASSHOPPER OINTMENT AND PILLS. Prepared by Albert, Albert Mémon.. Farelogion. Street, London, / Kaghat Prion in England 1/12 and 279, par han. Agents ¿A. 8. Watson, & Co., Ld.

Kongkong.

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IN CAMP.

HOW Y.M.C.A. FILLS IN THE SOLDIER'S IDLE MOMENTS.

APPRECIATION OF GREAT WORK BY OVERSEAS TROOPS.

official words lies a profound reform of features of yesterday. There were the whole situation in the principal always a number of prosperous Glasgow

A special correspondent of the Lon- Sandor Lake Love and Dog Secttish industrial area, a reform which folk who cultivated the habit. Even in Con Daily Chronicle writing from a

touches not only methods and conditions,ormal times there were workmen who mollitary camp saya-

were housebeat sirds on the Bonnie If there were no Young Men's Chris" but far-reaching relations between Banks; but the democratic houseboattian Association in aristence in this time employers and employed. Too much is something of an innovation which of war, it would be necessary to create praise cannot be given to the Com-the financially fattening effects of mission When it began its labours dis the war has brought well to the contant was rife, and much unfavourable front. On Loch Lomond to-day most attention was directed to the Clyde. of those who occupy the houseboats are Largo seotions of the workers were munition workers. In the majority of hostila to the Government schema of cases they are merely tenants, but in dilution, and there was an agitation for addition many tradesmen of skill have the total repeal of the Munitions Act become houseboat owners. Associated But within a few months, by the with the houseboat is the motor launch axercise of tact and patience, the Com-And, bearkan to is old-fashioned mission changed the whole attitude of people, not far afluent munition the people towards the dilution scheme workers, can claim to own both boat and is to be seen in training camps in this

AUCTIONS.

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PUBLIC AUCTION, S.

THE Undersigned have been favoured Store Offices, to sell by Public Auction, on board,

with instructions from R.M. Naval

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WEDNESDAY,

25th October, 1016, at 10.30 am. EMS.S.

*TAKU" and "OTTER"

as they now his în H.M, Naval Yard. To be sold without restrictions as to breaking up

Fall particulars, Conditions of sale, and inspecting orders, may be had from the Auctioneers.

HUGHES & HOUGH.

By Appointment Auctioneers to the... Admiralty, Hongkong, Oct. 17, 1916.

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PUBLIO -AUCTION."

THE Underrigued have received instruc

Lions to soll by Public-Auction,-

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WEDNESDAY,

the 25th October, 1918, at 10.30 am, at H. M. NATAL YARD IONOXONG, and continuing at 2.30 p.m., at' KOWLOON NAVAL DEPOT,

OLD AND SURPLUSTM

NAVAL STORES,

Comprising

men undergoing military training on When you have thousands of young hare downs and wind-swept moorlands; you must in all conscience provide them with something for their leisure hours beside tha hut and the regimental can- toon. Mary of them have come from all are young and full of high spirits great cition, where all is life and bustle, which will find their vent somewhere.

lisa

Beat back!

At the opportune moment the T.M.CA. comes along and its familiar red triangle of the Government and replaced by a launch: Apratles of war economy, country, in France, in Salonica, in Egypt, spirit of loyal co-operation."

The Clyde district contains probably Demos at home on his housebent, might fellows in khaki

fortunate enough to gain intimacy within Mesopotamia and in India, extending

a warm welcome to the splendid "young | the most miscellaneous collection of gain some useful insight into a new general engineering establishments to social world. If the visitor were of the nature of the work which is being A tour of the campa reveals something be found in the world. The task before superfine person, be might find the done in the hundreds of huts which the Commission was therefore a very conventions a trifle boisterous, and have been put op in three continenta difficult one.

But their success has rather, frankly aggressive. But he or one thing, it has brought hote been great. Dilution has been estab would be handsomely regaled at tables the value of the work of the Y.M.C.2 lished in 150 of the largest of the whereon benna (recently adrecated by did not

to our colonial fellow-citizens We

How 300 controlled engineering and ship a vegetarian economist) did coctainly the

much about it before

chaplain of an Aus Fard establishments on the Clyde, not provide the staple. dish.

War, Baid

"but all those men you and some 14,000 women have been

see will never forget what the introduced by the Commission, che

ATIE WOMEN BEHIND THE GUNS

has done for them. When they get greater proportion of whom are There is not healthier class of to their own land they will make their engaged on general engineering work, women than those engaged in the shell. Atitude known in a concrete form" excluding shells. Women workers have making and shell-ling factories of hat, in which some hundreds of Aus He pointed to brightly-decorate been put to the simpler jobs, so that Scotland. This is the considered tralians were writing letters, smoking. skilled workmen are available for the opinion of all brought into contact with chatting, or taking refreshments. A higher branches of their trades. Most the workers, either privately or pro smart young "Cornstar

was playing of them are engaged on "one obfessionally. The hours are regular, the popular airs on a piang. At the inquiry- occupations, under the supervision of factories are well ventilated and office, helpers were giving information akilled tradesmen

In certain now nourishing meals are served under the as to trains for those going on leave er catablishments where the work is largely beat conditions in large, airy canteens.

as to posting letters: of the repetition" kind the proportion It is argued by some doctors, with how of women workers to men is very high,mash truth one does not care to say, There is one little scheme worked as much as one hundred women, to four, that the changing into different clothes in this inquiry office which is worth or five men. All this, in addition to when they reach their work, and again noticing. A man on active, service is Increased output, bas released men for when the labours of the day are over, has found to value above everything a

а апар the Arly-not the regular skilled men an invigorating effect on the girls. It sho so much as the individual who was not fit compared with the refreshment felty of bis dear ones at home Eo the Bas mobilised all the amateur essentially skilled, and whose presence by a society woman when she slips into photographers it can find in this country in engineering and shipbuilding esa tes gown, or put on a dainty dresea tablishments was more closely related to for dinner.

SNAPSHOTS OF KOME

and in the Colonies in order that when

a man asks for 4 snapshot of the Fold Ang home one can be sent to him in the

a desire to evade military service. If it were permissible, some wonder It would, of course, bo idle to serful things could be told of the scientific that the future of capital and labour on discoveries made within the past few the Clyde is clear of clouds. Friction months, whereby work hitherto dan is sure to arise when there is a retura gerous to bealth can now be done to the status quo. What, for instance, without the slightest risk. At one about the cheapening of Labour after time it

battlefield or the training, camps Ora Colonial may want to get into touch with a friend who has come over from the TBC will do a best to find his the same colony. Hefills up a form, and friend through the medium of the War Office understood that the to the work goes on day

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after day. the wari All that can be said is that manufacture of cordita was injurious, And to see what these wiry young giants guarantees have been given that the new the women employed on this will eat! Philip' de Commines was price of labour will not be lowered explosive, are reported as among the amazed at the way in which the English by the bringing in of women bealthiest of munition workert. In-soldiers lived in the Middle Ages he would be equally amazed if he could see Where any departure from previous deed, it is contended that the more what the English from becord the sea- practice is made, all restrictions dangerous branches of munition work can do in this line, even after they have that have been removed are carefully may be undertaken by women with disposed of the generous rations provid noted, so that the trades con- less risk than by men. In the case of cd by our War Office. A gentleman curned may be in a position to have poisons, for example, women are much came to the counter the other day and them re-established at the end of the less likely to be injured, because, while demanded ten hard-boiled eggs They war. It is generally recognised, how-men are apt to be careless in the matter ant naturally thinking the order was for

were supplied on five plates, the attend Tan Boats of Sorts; Ships Furniture:ever, that the whole industrial world of keeping their bands clean and their five customers. But it was only a light will have undergone change, and it clothes spotless, girls will take good upper for one, after the fatigues of the

and envelopes are supplied free, and those the privilege alone costs the Y.M.C.A. thousands of pounders gear.

At Horsens Cast and Wrought Iron and Steel Files Heads, Girders, Rails, Sleepers, Tanks, & Wooden Casks and Staves; Electric Lamp Ends containing Platinum.

At KOWLOON:-150 ton Cool Lighter

and Fittings, Various; Battan Fenders; Gunny Bags; Canvis rugs.

Terms of Sale As detailed in the Catalogues.

HUGHES & HOUGE, By Appointment Auctioneers to the

Admiralty Hongkong Oct 17, 1918.

FOR

SALE.

AS A GOING CONCERN.

1149

FIRST CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

A containing:

42 Bed Rooms, 23 Bath Rooms,

and cold water.

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may have to be's matter for arrange care that their skin does not become oven for writing home. Paper

ment between the employers and the men to provide conditions adapted to

the altered circumstances.

Agentleman who had a great deal to do with the negotiations of the Commission takes a hopeful view of the future. "My belief is," he says that if the Government take the proper steps in dealing with foreign rat kets there will be opened a field for our industries such as never existed before Nothing has been so remarkable

unsightly or their clothes: become dirty and marred. Long before the danger stage is reached, the women will have taken precautions.

facilities are more valued_than"

*** MINISTER OF FAMINE.***

"MIDDLE. DANUBE KEEPING CHEER. FUL WITHIN THE CORDON

At first there was some difference of opinion as to the most suitable dress for Already, the VM.C.A. has spent over

The work is growing every day the girls. It is now generally accepted £750,000 in building these soldiers huts that those who are undertaining men'r and the need for extension is con- work should went men's dress, and so ticuous. Money, therefore, is wanted there are ju Scotland to-day thousands will go to the camps and give concerts Another cry is for gifted amatenes who of smart young women in loves conte prThey will always be warmly welcomed overalls and trousers. The girls on the and find appreciative and grateful as the way in which manufacturers trolleys are in-bright blue costs and audiences. have adapted themselves to the trousers, the indoor workers wearing exegencies of the moment. They khaki fireproof drill suits. And very Eave revolutionised their methods well they all look At the beginning Halls, Lounges, Reception Room,

and, turned their shops inside out some of the girls felt a bit shy about. Private Dining Room, Self contained introducing new and up-to-date mus-doming, trews, but after a few days in suites of attached..

apartments with Bath Rooms ruled by sekering of their new suits practically all agreed Room with accom-trade after the war, I think there will that they were much more suitable for modation for 100 persons. Store Rooms be a tremendous boom. Our workmen, the work in which they were engaged.

Servants quarters, etc, etc., etc. also have been proved to be of the very Aw-to the heary weights which some

CZ throughout,

best, and have risen to the occasion of the munition workers have to lift, in value of Furniture, etc.

magnificently

All that is required is no case has this been proved injurious

A Hungarian newspaper, the Pesti girls are getting a free course of physical Wrap, has an article in which the fol- drill and they seem to enjoy it. After lowing sentences occur chatting with women employed It is a positive eraze with our enemies The Clyde shipyard and workers have of the premutions taken and the possible and possible subject. In various factories and hearing something to nominate a special Minister for every had their first holiday since the out break of war, and, as one of the crowd profisions mads in all directions, one, England Minar for farving kas

begins to realise that, put it torsely, it has been a royal from its potmotie, value, munition ears the official title of Blockade talise that spart altogether been created. Lord Robert Cecil, who week" The men and women found factory life in far more healthy than the General Dictator of

Munster, is in reality nothing else than themselves, as the fruit of long months any other work, and that, just as many which is being

of the Famine of strenuous and wall-paid toil, a delicate boy has developed into Central Fuzera.

drganised against the possession of many Exchequer notes strong man under military training, Sinca vain talk and self-advertise and, frankly out for enjoyment, they will thousands of softly brought up girlsment are the salient features of the heroically tested the powers of money, become able-bodied women through the Minister of Famine should be craying Fintente, it is only natural that the by no means with selfishness he months they spent on work, Behind the for advertisement, and with much ado Joke of the Scot and hir saxpence Gun that hasierved. English, humoutrinti

APPck of extra Linen and, that the Government abould see, that to health. As a matter of fact, the

about

A large 1149 Crockery all new and high claas recently

imported from England.

PUBLIC AVOTION.

THE Undersigned have received it stractions to sell by Public Auction,

(10%:LOCOUNT OF THE CONGRENED).

AN EARLY DATES A The following LIGHTHOUSE GEAR del & viz

One occulting apparatus, complete Circular with lumps. Spare burners.

Cylinders and wicks.

Incandesunt Petrol

appartenancesS

A quantity of giar-

Mooring Buoys,

A number of Locomotive.

Electric light Chrobglauto The Hotel is centrally located being only a few minutes from the leading Banks, Fost Office; Ferry, &c.

To be sold

god will sting, concern with Further particular.may be obtained from the Undeigned.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

tionews. Hongkong, Oct. 19, 1916-

11061

CHINA MAIL:”

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AUTAINABLE at the CHINA: MAIL, kong OBRA DE B

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Further particulais may be obtained HISTORY OF USION CHURCH

from the underagned

Termis

asual

HAGDER & HOUGH,

Hongkong, Ang. 14, 1910.

HE Undersignad have ruosivad ínsteno.

tions to sell-

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wole occupant of a front seat war shepherd, whose collie bad followed bim Fup the stairs. The dog was restive, e now and again the shepherd patted When he did so, the dog

fall, which thumped on the thin:

For the gallery front, and

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the visitor, who surpected of sing king the deak to appland

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