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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1816,

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.

General Azotioneers hare, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission-

~Agenta:

PROPRIETORS To-Kwa-Wan Coal Storage.

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Codes] weed Bentley'a

▲ B. C. 4th & 5th Editions. A-1 Telegraphic Code.

Talegraphic Address 'XXING", . HONGKONG,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersignot have received in

structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF TAX CONCERNED),

CD

FRIDAY,

the 27th October, 1018, at 11,194, at The Wanchai Hospital, Prayu East

SENDIT

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE..

tc.." Ac..

therein rentsined. Consisting of:--

"Teakwood Wardrobes, Waslistands, Dressing Tables Single Iron Beds, Blankets and Ber! Linen, Enamelled.) Ware, Chinese Betis, &c., de....

Sundry Hospital Besquisites.

On view day of Sale.

TERMS:-Cash.

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received instruc dons to sell by Public Auction, (POD ACCOUNT OF TER (ONCERNED), (to dissolve a partnership)

on

SATURDAY,

the 29th October, at the Race Course by permission of the Committe: " (immediately following the race for the Gymkhana Stakes),

"the well-known racing pony "MATCHBOX,"

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winner of the following races at the last Jockey Club race meúting. Racing Stakes " furlongs " Hongkong Stakes "11⁄2 mijes" Tytam Handieng "Ones Round"

carrying 189 foe.

This pony has also, during this sum- mer, won the Gymkhana Stakes once, and brunt placed second on three other

occasions.

Terma-As usual.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHACKLETON'S MEN: HOW

THEY LIVED ON ELEPHANT ISLAND.

FOUR MONTHS PRIVATIONS.

SEAWEED, LIMPET, MEALS OF

-SEAL, PENGUIN AND BLUNDER..

THE DANGEROUS DAWN

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bite cases had recovered, except in the

cass at Blackbora and Hudson. When tha doctors decided zo 'operate on Black. boro blubber res were lit in the hut so se to raise the temperature as high as possible. Then by the light of blubber lamps Blackbaro's town were successfully gemored.

OF WOMANHOOD. Girls upon the threshold of woman- hood often drift into a decline in spite of all care and attention. Even strong and lively girls become weak, depressed irritable and listless. It is the dawn of womanhood-a crisis in the life of every

In July Wild rame to the decision that girl-and prompt measures should be taken to keep the blood pure and rich failing relief at the end of October he would try to make Deception Island, with the red tint of health.

If the blood is not in a healthy condi- where whalers are generally to be found The Press Association states that hertion at this critical stage the body in the summer, in the remaining small Majesty Queen Alexandra sent the follow becomes.ill-nourished and grave disorders boat, the Staacomb Wills.

may result

If the health of the body: 15 Accordingly most of the supplies of not maintained by the bow of pure, ing cable to Sir Ernest Shackloton-

all sorts of evils and weak

Argume

Sir Ernest Shackleton. Punto strong, and these may lead to

nesses

fatal disease. Dr. Williams Fink Pills

pleasure to bear of your success in have saved thousands of risk

I gives me the greatest foible resoning all your party. I trust that wy Standard, Union Jack, and my

прод may ALEXANDRA.

invalidism

It will be remembered that teen Pills have

Alexandra visited the Endurance when she was in the South-West India Docks, On that occasion she presented Sir Ernest with a silken miniature of her cwn Royal Standard, which is flown at Marlborough House, a small Caiva Jack, and a medal 117ion in enamel and silver representing

St. Christopher.the patron saint fertymen.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Oct. 25, 1918.

PUBLIC - AUCTION, «

THE Undersigned have received instrue tions to sell by. Publia Auction, (POR ACCIDENT OF THE CONCERNED),

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MONDAY,

the 30th October, 1915, at 2.30 p.m., at No & Lochiel Turrace, Cameron Road, Kowloop,

ACNDLY

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

therein contained. Consisting of:-

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biscuit, anger and sledging rations were Pub aide with this end in view.

HOW TOIT wenz ARSCUED,

Two days before the rescas a heavy south-west-blizzard swept the sea clear

All hands rushed out, and through the lifting for, amongst the great grounded bergs, they saw a little vessel. She was

or carly death. from what might have been maacob brought you luck, and that we blood-builder of unequalled of pack ice. On August 30th, Wild told

strengthen weak nerves and Blood which a girl needs to down to a seaweed and limpet lunch when welcome you home-producing the liberal supply of red, most of the party were just sitting Dr. Williams Pink there were abouts from Harley and i her strengin

their value over and Maraton, who were outside the, hut, that over again to young women whose a ship was in sight, health west supply Dr. Williama

Any dealer can Pink Pills for Fale People; if preferred, Dr. Williams Afedicine Co, 96 Szechuen will send thum direct Road, Shanghai

Wild started making smoke signale to for $1.50 a bottle or six bottles for 18 apparently steaming past the camp, and Post free

her attention. Wilkin Eve FREE-Of interest to all girls and, attract women is the little book, "Plain Taiks minutes, suspense was over, to Women," offered free to those who Veleho was mega swinging round directly send a post card for a copy to the above for the spot where the party whee address:

chuntered. A bons was dropped, and rowed rapidly towards the shots. Three ringing cheers greeted its approach, and de soon as Sir-Ernest, who was in the best, was within hail, a chorus of " All well" reached his ears, and must have Navigation was gladdened his heart. difficult amid the rocks, but one by one. as change offered, the mên were taken off. By twe ofclock all were embarked, and the Yelcho's head turned for home.

of

HOUSE IN UETURNED BOATS. NEARLY SWEPT AWAY BY WYTES.

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PUNTS Aress (Chili), Sept. Sir Ernest Shackdetin and his men are leaving here next week for Buenos Ayres en route for England. Tomorrow, Sir] Ernest, with Frank Wild, will

go to Santiago to personally thank the Presi. dent of Chili for the timely assistance which de Government gave.

maci

tion being dangers arising from breaking fies and driving seas. The solo excite. was when the depleted larder received additions, Gales were wel comed, for they cleared the sea of ice and penguins come to land.

The following was depcribed to me as the course of a typical winter's day, after the blabber supply had been assured: before that there was only che hot meal daily: 'when dawn broke at 8 o'clock the cook set to work to prepare breakfast, a task that with the primitive cooking arrangements at his disposal was a long

the one and it was not until 10 that the. maal was ready. Is consisted generally merely of penguin fried in blubber, with a drink of water.

The party will probably arrive in England at the end of Derober. Con- gracalary cables have reached them "Oak Sideboard, Dinner Waggon (Eur- all making good recoveries, from

from all parts of the world. They are opean make), Table, Chairs, Crockeryfeet of their privations. and Glass Ware, 'fe., &c., Brass Twin- Beds (practically new) Teakwook ward rabes, Boskesse, American Cloth-covered Sofa, Ice Box, Shangimi Bath, Cooking Stove and Cooking Utensils, &c.

And

Sie Ernest Shackleton and Mr. Frank Wild gratited me sa interview to-day and gave me the Erst full account of the rescue of the marooned men on Flephant

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and the

"When was the war over?" was the first question which Wild and his cori- ades put to their rescuers. They had heard nothing of the outside world since October, 1914, when the Endurance lelt Buenos Ayres." Daily Chrchiele."

DIVINE SERVICE.

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cleared and penguins were caught ashore. attention to a remarkable church service | HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctioneer L Hongkeng, Oct. 12, 1916.

PUBLIC, AUCTION.

1758

HE Undersigned have received in- terious to sell by Pable Auction,

от

SATURDAY,

the 28th October, 1916, at 10.30 am, at No. 3, Barrow Turrace, Top Floor, Granville Road, Kowloon,

TIZ

VALUABLE PUUSI HOLD

FURNITURE. therein contained.

Comprising Teakwood Suite, Overmantel, (prcti pally new), Blackwood Teapoys, Tables, Stands, &c, Engraving and Pictures, Ornaments, Dining Room Furniture, &c. Bedroom Suite comprising Wardrobe 9 Mirrors, Washstand with Mirror, Large Cheval Glass Toilet Table, &c.

c., Brass-mounted Double Pestead, į Bathroom Utensils, &c.,

Also

Encyclopedia 13 vols. (practically new), a quantity of Books Illustrated Papers, de dealing with the War Electric Fan, and Rubber Tyred Ricksha in very good condition. Un view day of Sale. Terms: Cash.

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Piano in good condition. Two Sewing Machines and a Lady's Bicycle.

On view from Monday 9 a.m.." TrueCash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Oct. 90, 1916.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

(28

1155

HE Undersigned have received in- stractions to sell by Public Auction, ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED). TUESDAY,'

the 31st October 1918, commencing 4t 2.30 pm, at their Sales. Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of

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Ice House Street,' “ FALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,

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&C..

As Follows

Island, and of their life there.

They describe the island 24 inhospitable it well could be. It had precipitous cliffs over 3,000 feet in height, against which dashed tempestions seas. It was constantly enveloped in a shroud of fog.

ICE HOLE ABANDONED. When the small boat, the James Caird left the island en April 24th last with Sir Ernest and his five men who set out to South Georgia to find help. Wild and his party were soaked to the skin, and a fortnight elapsed before their semi-frozen clothes could be dried, for the stock of dried blubber and penguin skins which they had accumulated had to be reserved for fuel for cooking.

For the first three weeks several of the party suffered from frost bite and were ill from exposure. All, however, slowly

recovered.

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The icehole in which shelter was taken on landing soon became unbearable owing

to the snow.

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Breakfast over, здот drufts were The Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung " drowa

Wheners the sea was free from ice a recently held in a Berlin church. Ito man was detailed sa look-out for no gives the programme of the service a 320 one doubted that the party would be follows rescued in time. One cheerful optimist indeed rolled up his bed every morsing with the expectation of the rescue, ship with Sir Ernest artising at any moment. The morning's duties having been carried ons, at 1 o'clock lunch-biscuits. with raw blubber-was served.

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The afternoon was occupied by regulated exercise over a track hundred yards in length At 5, when. darkness fell, all were ready for dinner. the menu consisting of penguin breast with a sustaining het drink made from one boril ration,

Lacking tobacco, the men smoked grass taken from the padding of their boots, while pipes were carved from birds' bones and wood.

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At 5.30 all turned in. The members of the party took it in taras to read alond from the only surviving books of the little library which had been rescued from the Endurance, the Bible, the Encyclopedia Britannica, Browning. Carlyle's "French Revolution, and Bacon's Essays being read in turn.

On Saturday the evening was marked By a concert, the feature of which was banjo-playing by Hussey. This was the

I Congregation: We pray to the

righteous Lord." '

2. Clergyman Introductory prayer. || |

Scriptare portion 2 Kings, 23, 1-3. | 51 [Th this passage Josiah causes the Book to be read is solemn as- sembly, and renews the covenant of the [ard.}

3. Congregation: "Ein feste Burg and a patriotic hymn by Arnd. 4. Clergymas: Reading of the Kaiser's

proclamation

tho German nation. Sermon on the text 1 Sam.; 7, 12: "Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and galled the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto bath the Lord belped ps.”

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5. Congregation: The Lord's Prayer." 6. Congregation: Die Wacht am Rhein. 7. Conclusion: A three-fold and raighty

Hoch for the Kaiser to thunder A through the venerable, house, of ' God, to be participated in by all present.

The "Arbeiter Zeitung" writes: That the strange, the remarkable, the extra ordinary hero as elsewhere, should please

this service will have lasting results and whether it, will bear fruit is very mach

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INTIMATIONS

The Ideal Reconstructies Nerra. Food, Sanaphon.

A Superb Drink for Hot Weather. "Sanaphos and Soda"

To two tablespoonfuls of water aḍdəbouk two small traspoonfuls of Sanaples, stir rapidly with "spoou or fulk, and 6 the tumbler with soda water.

Try this. It will be a revelation.. Better than any beverage containing alcohol Non-hesting; fill of real energy, almost

as strengthening as a meal; yet pulting no tax bu digestion.

Sanaphos

For Convalescents it works won- ders. Far Sleeplessness, Irritability, Depression, Derangement of Health. Aatieties, Overwrained or Underfed Nerves, Saracho is unequalled Thousands of Physicians and laymen. testily to its superiority...

To restore your physical fitness; to restore raise of the nerve system;

to repair the results of wearinens and overwork ;-taka agless of Sanaphos on rising, at mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and on going to bed. You will at once become a convert to the use of this food which gives your nerves, and brain the nourishment your ordinary diet fails to give them.

Margus chemist has not Sasapħion wrión fór a free sample mentioning his name, kad e trial puckenge will be sent to you fees and post-prat. Supplies yan. ka shimmed from any of the following Wholesale Agents: Fletcher & Co., Hong Kong: The Queen's Dispensary, Hong Kon

Wholesale Diatributors for india and Far East Du" BRIEN, LIGA, SEASON Sumet, London, England.

HORLICK'S

MALTED MILK

is made from Wheat, Barley and Milk and is therefore rich in muscle and bone-making

; qualities, and is the ideal Food-Drink for the East. It helps nature to restore" lowered vitality and is invaluable in the case of the convalescent.

2.5

HORLICKS

Order Horlick's from your Stores and judge 29 MALTED MILK

its recuperative powers for yourself — no

cooking—add water only.

Of all Chemists and Storan

in 3 sizes, 1/6, 2/6 & 11/

in England).

FOR SALE.

AS A GOING CONCERN.

FIRST CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

containing

Bed Rooms,

23 Bath Rooms, - ..

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SILIMPOPON (SEBATTIE)

COAL

HE: Undersigned having been appointed. TH

JAWATAN

-Aurs for the COWIE HARBOUR COAL CO., LTD., are prepared to qucts prices for best quality SILIMPORON Halls, Lounges, Reception Room COAL trimmed into Banker at SEBAT- Private Dining Room, Self contained rig or SANDAKAN (British. North suites of apartments with Bath Rooms Borneo Attached Dining Room with accom- BILIMPOFON COAL comparsa lawang- modation for 100 persons. Store Rooms, ably with the batter grades of Japanese Servants quarters, etc, etc. etc. Coal and gives good results on rezy. Hot and

value of Furniture, etc.). Steamers calling i Approximate

SEBATTIK BANDAKAN exclusively for BLAMPO. to be doubted. It is taste and tact gone about $30,000.

large stock of Linen and PON; COAL (sither cargo or Bankarsy mad. The miserable thing about is all Crockery all new and high class recently are exempt from payment of all Port The King's birthday was celebrated that even now, and in such a serious imported from England. with as much eclat as possible, the Union crisis, we are still unable to distinguialy Jack which his Majesty, presented to Sir the real and tros from the artificial, the Ernest, to carry on the expedition being exciting, the piquant, the unworthy." hoisted, and the Royal health being legally drank in hot sledging ratión.

men possessed. Sir Ernest took it of the Endurance just before she abandoned, as a mental tonic."

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Wild. realising that existence would be imposible under the conditions which had set in, turned the two remaining small boats upside down, supported on Several Carpets and Bugs, Upholstered rocks to form a roof and fixed the spare Suites, Arm-chaifs and Bolas, Card canvas at the sides to make, walls. Tables, Bedroom Furniture, comprising Chronometer cases served for windows.

Upper bunks for half the party were only musical instrument the marconeday ly, not to be doubted, but whether Library cold water laid on throughout, moderate consumption. Double Brisa-mounted Bedstead, Twin Deustonenkwood,diceboards, Dinger provided by the thwarts, the remainder Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and having to be content with beds made from Chairs, Tea and Occasional Tables, etc., pebbles collected from the beach.

For light they had nothing better than etc., Dinner Services Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toileta blubber lamp, while a cooking stove was 1150 Sets, &c., Bath Room Utensils Large extemporised cut of an old oil tin.

When Sir Ernest left there were rations Roll-top Desks and Writing Table, etc,for six weeks, but, realising that rescue à quantity of Electro Plated Waru, * 1 Fiano, in good condition, Electric might be delayed long beyond that period, Reading Lamps, Black wood, and Tesk wood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Farniture, Pictures, Engravings, &e.

Also

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Oct. 27, 191€

PUBLIC AUCTION,"

THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR LOCOUNT OF THE COŃCZENIV).

AN EARLY DATE The following LIGETHOUSE GEAR

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One occulting apparatus, complete.

Circular wick lamps.

Spare burners.

Cylinders and wicks.

Incandescent Petrol

appurtenances

And

Lamps, and

A quantity of gear pertaining to

Mooring Buoys,

writer and Two Iron Safes,

Wild determined to exercise the most stringent economy.

·WELCOME. QALES.

Ha decided to husband the boyril ration

+ Plate Carbine Camera, Oliver Type-which was to form the staple sustenance

The stocks of tes and cocos having been. exhausted months before, this was, too, the only form of hot beverage they possessed, and it was issued in this form

A selection of Brass Jardinieres Yases, Finger Bowls, etc.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue) Tazas Cash

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctioneers Hongkong, Oct. 25, 1918.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

1170

Tie-

HOPE NEVER LOST On one occasion there was an expected sddition to the bill of faxe. Some undigested fish were found in the stomach of yead and were greatly

obtained, "for" it was impossible to put enjoyed. This was the only fish that was

out any lines,

auce day. Twice weekly it was given At the beginning of August to out to each man without water, as secured a welcome change of diet. The tice began to melt, and the rocks were meal

exposed impets were gathered in large

NEW DAHLIA FASHIONS.

ANZAC TIFFERARY. WARNE FORD, AND EDITH CAVELL.

Dahliae of remarkable variety and beauty were displayed in great profesion at the Horticultural Hall recently, whom

shnu exhibition.

hs old * show "*"]

Blestine light throughout The Hotel is centrally located being only a few minutes from the leading Banks, Post Office, Ferry, &c.

To be sold is going concern, with good will

particulars may be obtained Further from, the Undersigned

***HUGHES & HOUGH,

By:&uctioneers.

Hoogkong, Oct. 18, 1916. - [1051

the National Dahlia Society held DAIRY FARM NEWS.

It was necessary to utilise every scrapambers, and ́s great deal of seaweed always looks as if it had been carved fice-foot on the beach, seals were unable available, and made a valuable for the geometrical, eye, and it is w££?

of seal, as, owing to the formation of an

Type of tower, which

out of a tinted turnio, may have chariis, cultivated, but the trend of popular Isvour is in the direction of the cactus

vegetable to land.

The health of the party during that In an endeavour to provide a landing- place for the animals a channel was with prolonged stay on the island was in and peony entities. The less resexs great labour cut in the ice-foot and contained a far as possible by constant biance a dublis bears to the original A number of Locomotive wheels and HE. Undersigned, have received instantly kept open, but this work watchfülnest on the part of the two honeycomb dahlia, the more "pleasing it

Tries May I caly rarely rewarded by catch..

Life in the island was one monotonous round of storms and fogs, this only varis,

Axles

Further particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. Terms-as usual. 1

BUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. HongKong, Ang 2, 1918.

PUBLIO AUOTION

HE. Undersigned have received in- structions from the Liquidators of MIASER, MELCHES & Co. to sell by Publie Enction,

TUESDAY,

the 31st. October, 1913;

Den Vorax Hoad, Corner of Ice

House Street, In

ONE LARGE STEEL CABINET

BAFE WITH KETS

HUGHES &HOUGH

31018

to sell by Public Auction,

02

THURSDAY,

the 2nd November, 1918, at 245 pm at "Ravenshil" corner of Listicton and Park Road, (Top of Breezy Path) VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

As follows

American Oak Extension Dining Table and Chairs, China Cupboard, Bookcase, Desk ke Ecreens, Box Ottoman and Arm chairs Lon

Long Black Table, Porcelain, Umbrella

9. Fan and Tree Gra Band Record?)

Net Poles

On view day of: Balz

arker (nearly now)-;

HUGHES & HOUGH

LOSING WEIGHT BY THE FOUND

"Under Wolght, a commißion of ill-health, shows Palive powers are decreasing

WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED: COD LIVEROITA COMPOUND

surgeons. Dr. Macklin and Dr. Mcllroy, is to the flower-lover.

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in consultation with Mr. Wild. It was

owing to these precautions that no trico

Innumerable new flowers, both Inf, the

of scurvy appeared. Slight nickpea, due peony type and of the shock-headed Peter pattern were shown yesterday,

the

to the foul water from the penguin and in many of their Inces wis reflected summer rookery, was cured by" judicious use of the scanty fariascous current history Tipperary," ter

JUST ARRIVED "NEW SILPMENT OF

SELECTED

FINNAN

OCES, HADDOCKS,

KIPPERS.

stores which still resized. During the example, is 9 ginnt single, crimson, with PATEL & CO

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white fips.. Aazao hac large flowers

white, on long, still stems, with a beauti Importers-Exporters ful centre.

ntre Edith Cavell" is old gold, shaded to reddisk bronze.

Jatter part of their stay, owing to the comparatively high temperature, the of a rosy red. Warneford is a pure interior of the improvised hut was con stantly fooded, and an average of 10 gallons of water had to be bailed ont every night

Blizzards were of frequent occurrence D" during the winter, and sometimes the days. party bad to keep to cover

gether, in crowded, and mos

callby

daa was never abandoned,

The Conventional dahliz is about the Commission Ageuts

last thing from

om which one would try to sablon abouquet, But the cactus is delightfully decorative and there was a shower bouquet at the Hall yesterday which's bride might have carried without incurring unfavourable comment.

WOLDS

Bear Betle distressing aMARTY-

cure that

THONGKONG.

ohes

YOR

EXTRA

charges.

Al Sebattiz Steamers are berthed along-

side the Company's wharf where there is a minimum depth of 27 to. ES feat at low water Spring Tides.

Charts of Sibako Bay (Sabettik Bay bour), Prices, and all other information concerning the Port can be had an application to the Agents

ERADLEY & CO, LTD., FAgente Cówie: Harbour Coat Company, Limited Jongkong, Dec. 1918.

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JAPANESE - MAKERS,

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Every kind of Footwear

MADE

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Telephons No. 191,"

March

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