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Hongkong, Jan. 8, 1017.

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THE CHINA, MAIL.

INTIMATIONS

INTIMATIONS

HONGKONG & CHINA QAS CO, LD,"

THE "Company begs to notify the Fabije that the pricenet Gas will bo REDUCED by TWENTY CESTS per 1,000 cubic fent as from the 1st February next.

By qeler of the Directors,

GEORGE CERRY

Local Step-bary,

NOTICE.

INTIMATIONS

WANTED.

A Stars. Experienced and with a LADY TYPIST for a General fair knowledge of figures. Apply stating Salary required to "Store".

Co Cursa Mall, Oce. Hoogkong, June 8, 1913

UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.

WANTED

FT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that MR.Aquired by the University of

MECHANICAL ENGINEER GEORGE PHILIP LAMMEST has Hongkong, to act as workshop instructor been admitted a Partner in this Firm and foreman in the University workshops the Business of which will henceforth be and engine rooms. Commencing Salary carried on at the same address ander the, fast and quarters, tyle olWORCESTER & LAMMERKT,

W. G. WORCE TER & Co.

Applications to be made in waiting to Professor Middleton Smith,, The

whan University. Hongkong, from farther particulas may be obtained.

Hongkong Jan. 4, 1917,

QUALITY is the point

which is necessary

enjoyable Cigarette.

·0, Den Virux Road,

Hongkong, Jan. 2, 1017.

13ST

HONGKONO ELECTRIC COMPANY,

LIMITED.

A Cherating Pant is now carrying 5 already notified, this Company's

in the vicinity of the maximum land and no farther installations can be made the present. Consumers and Wiring for Contractors are warned againat the danger of making adlitions to..

to existing installations & || are reminded that

under the Regulations for securing the

of the Publie contained in the Safe to the Electricity Supply Ordinance, 1911. (as amended) Any jeon making any addition to any electrical installation connected to the Company's main

penalty not excaling

shall be liable to a penalty,

fifty Dollars for every puch addition".

By Order of the Board,

(OIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Hongk

fuu. 5, 1912

المكان الي ان

1.305

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE. THE Committer as decided that the

flowing shall be the Settlement

Days for the year 1917,

1392

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

POULTRY."

QUB

HOUSE FED CAPONS

AND

CHICKENS.

Are the best in the East. Tender eating, delicate favour. TRY THEM.

COLUMBIA

NEW

DANCE

68

Embass

VIRGINIA CIGARETTES WDSHOW

BRISTOL & LONDO

That's why

EMBASSY” VIRGINIA No: 77 has been justly described

as

THE CIGARETTE

ORIGIN OF FAMOUS AMERICANISMS.

It is impossible, remarks an American contemporary, to look over the columns of a daily journal, especially during the progress of a vigorous political cam paign, withous encountering numerous RECORDS.expressions and phrases, the meaning of which cannot be acquired through a dictionary, but which, to one who is familiar with the current argot of the period; are often quite as vigorously expressive as the most picturesque slang of the streets

MONDAY, " 29th January,

509

(Mighty Lak' A Rose

A Perfect Day

FRIDAY,

23 February,

THURSDAY,

29th March,

592

(Tina

Brie-A-Bruc

FRIDAY.

7th April,

$

3584

(On with the punce

Cecile

25th June,

27th, July

WEDNESDAY, 30th May,

THURSDAY.

FRIDAY,

WEDNESDAY, 22th August,

37th September, 29th October.

TaCRSDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, 28th November, FRIDAY, 21st December.

By order of the Committer,

EDWARD M. RAYMOND,

Lun. Seerbury, Hongkong Stock Exchange. Hongkong, Jan. 6, 1917

1400

SILIMPOPON (SEBATTIK)

mmrt Undersigned having 'been appointed

for the COWIN HARBOUR COAL CO., LTD., are prepared to quote prices for best quality, SILIMPOPON COAL trimmed inte Bunkermat SEBAT- TIK

or SANDAKAN (British North Borner

SILIMPOPON COAL, compares favour- ably with the butter grades of Japanese Coal and gives good results on very moderate consumption.

Steamers calling at SEBATTIK or SANDAKAN exclusively for, STLIMPO PON COAL (either cargo or Duukers). exempt from payment of a Port

го

charges.

(Lee Feist Medley

Meeting Sea The Magic Melody "Georgia Grind

A 5691 At A Georgia Camp

THE

Wälz

One-Step

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For instance, the micaning of "ballot box" stuffing is clear in its wording, but its origin was in New York, where boxes were constructed with false bottoms, so that an unlimited number of spurious Fox-Trot ballots could be introduced by the party

having control of the polling place.

The "political barrel is supposed to bave been the outcome of the remark of a wealthy candidate for office, who said to have remarked: "Let the boys know there's a bar o' money rundy for en," and the use of the terra in this sense became general about 1878.

ANDERSON

MUSIC CO., LTD.

6. Des Vaux Roud

TEL.-1329.

torture, been teacher to Europeza

He like a good method of training Europenze la

is

DE LUXE.

"The Hunkers was a local political

YOUR EYES

SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTEL

At the first symptom of aye stram you should consult us. We test eyes scientifically and fit. glasses to individual re- quirements.

LARK & Co.

SCIENTIFIC OPTICIANS

17RK

BLOGS.

RD

CHATER

HONGKONG

HONGKONG & MANILA

term originating in New York in 1844 MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA

اله

to designate the Conservative Democrats as opposed to the young Democracy or

Barnburners."

The "nothings" was a nickname for the American party organized in New York in 1853. Members of the questions concerning party answered

"I don't know," it with the response. whence the popular name..

"The Loco-Focos" was a nickname for a faction of Democrats, sixty years ago. It was the result of a fight in Tammany Hall, during which the gas was turned off and the one faction, in anticipation of soch a crisis, End come provided with loco-foco matches, and were at once lighted to an in- candles

"Salt River" is an

(Mitsubishi Co.)

COAL DEPARTMENT.

SOLE PROPRIETORS OF TAKASHIMA, OCEL MUTABE

· KISHIDAKE · TOSHINOTANI, HOJO, NAMAZUTA, SAYO. KANADA, SHINNEW, KAMIYAMADA, SIBAÏ

OYUBARI COLIZERIES

AGENT FOR SAKITO COAL

· Head Office:- MARUNOUGEL, TOKYO,

BRANCH OFFICES:-

Nagasaki, Koji, Karats, Wakamatsa Otaru, Muroran, Hakodate, Kobe, Osaka, Kare, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Tsoraga, Vladivostock, Hankow, Peking. London, New York, Shanghai, Hongkong, Haiphong

WELS. Mogrump dependent Republican as signifying that be set himself up as being better than his fellows It is said that the New York Sen, of June 15, 1854, styled these independents "Mugwumps,"

The Plumed Knights" were Re- publican campaign clubs formed in the Presidential campaign of 1894 in tour nt Mr Blaine, the Republican candidate. The name of "Plumed Knight" was given to Mr Blaine by Robert G.. Ingersoll when nominating him at the Chicago convention imaginary stream up which a defeated candidate is sup- posed to be seat. Salt river, geo- graphically, is a tributary of the Ohio. Its source is in Kentucky, and being very croo pirates, palipi, navigation, merce of the Ohio, rowed their plander up Salt river, whence it was never recovered. Thence it came to be said of anything irrevocably lost, it's rowed

party convention from which the conser whigs. The name was first used at a were. conservative

vatives "bolted," their white hair sug- gesting the appellation to a bystander, who

called: "There go the 'Silver MANILA. Messre Macondray & Grays

"Stalwart" was applied, to a Re

Co. publican who stood by his party right or wrong. The term sequired its special significance when Boscoe Conklin was the leader of the party, his followers be ing known as "Stalwarts."

The "Bain burners" was a nighærsts about 1635, who were opposed to the conservative Bunkers." The name is derived from the legend of the Dutchman "PS"

Salt river.

rats which infeated it, the analogy being who set his barn afire in order to kill the

that the Democrats in question would fain destroy all existing institutions in [1251 order to correct their abuses.

LESSONS IN CIZETWW.S

25A & Chinese gradante versed in Oficials and Merchants in this Colony for ten years of a rat cate certificate sa a Chinese teachst, pas in the Chinos exaalzation, and is posted bas also a good knowledge of Mandarin and Jakka Those who latent learning the Chinnus frugange are requested to write ein Chian Mall". Office ot. dizack Le No. 160, Wellagton Strest, second Burr.

AVARESSES

SANTAL

At Sehattik Steamers are herthed along CAPSULES

side the Company's wharf where there is minimum depth of 27 to 28 feet at low. water Spring Tiden.

Charts of Sibako Bay (Sebattik Har- bour). Prices and all other information concerning the Port can be bad on application to the Agents.

BRADLEY & CO., LTD..

Agents Cowie Harbour Coal Company, Limited."

TEE

1097

LONDON DIRECTORY.

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(PUALDEED ANNUALLY)

NABLES (m·lers throughout the World"

to communicate direct with English MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS

in each class of goods Besides being a Domplete godimeral guide to Lunden and ite suburbs, the Directory containa lista of EXPORT MERCHANTS

'with the' gooda they ship, and the Colonial and Foreiya Markets they supply;

STEAMSHIP LINES

arranged under the Ports to which they sail, and indicating the approximate dailings; PROVINCIAL TRADE NOTICES of lending Manufacturori, Mexchants, etc.. in the principal provincial towns and -industrial contren of the United Kingdon, ...A copy of the ourront edition will be forwarded, freight pad, on receipt of p Postal Order for 205. SEEMED tro Deslers neskrog ågencies can advertise

their trade cards for £1, or larger adver tisements from £3,

The London Directory Co., Ltd.

25, áxonurch Lark, London, EO.

FRENCH LESSONS

#G/MOUSSION.

Bon Hill Rand

PHYSICIANS RECOMMEND THA AADE IN LONDON • OF ALL CHEMISTS

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The "Bloody Shirt" was an expression during the reconstruction period of those who would not suffer the Civil War to sink into oblivion out of con- sideration for the feelings of the van quisbed. To.."wave. the bloody shirt" was to harrow up the exciting memories

¡ of the war.

"Ha bolted the party nomination." derived its meaning from its sporting application to a horse when he becomes unmanageable on the race track,

The political boss" is believed to have been first applied to Tweed, of New York, and the phrase "Boss Rule" is said to have been invented by Wayno Maeveagh and employed by him in po tical speeches in Chicago

The "Bucktails were a political faction originating in New York in 1815, which was opposed to the administration The

PUBLICATIONS of Governor de Witt Clinton

members wore bucktails in their hats,

The Carpet-Baggers," after the Civil

"

Tissau Ballots" were ballots printed paper so that a single voter cùn on thin deposit, a number of them at one and the same time without detection. They are believed to have been invented in 1876 in North Carolina

Wire Palling" refers to the efforts of the unsuspected political manager who causes events to take place, us does the operator of a Punch and July show, him- self being invisible and the machinery concealed.

These are but a few of the many political words and phrases used to help to add to the already voluminous English vocabulary.

War, were Northerners who went South, BIG OPIUM SEIZURE AT MANILA. some with honest intent and other with

Northerners who

ETAINABLE at the UNA MAIthe hope of profit from irregular means.

Ofices 5. Wyndhats Street. Hous,

As early as 1883, the epithet cop Detective. Bopp of the secret service of was to be found in the the Philippine Constabulary, aided by perbend Cu.daily press of the North

ith some of his men, raided Yap Pha's store with sympathized to

in the Civil War. on Calle Espeleta, Binondo, and found To ent craw means to recoup, or to 14,925 kilos of opium, valued at P15,000. humiliate oneself The story from Yap Pha was arrested and later released which the phrase is drun recites that on bail of P10,000

HISTORY OF UNION CHURCH

(1891-1903)

HONGKONG'S MUSICAL

HISTORY...

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IN

NOTES ON WILD LIFE

HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA (by Rosi G. A Bunbury, M. A.) *** Part 1-Mammals and Binis Part II-Reptiles, Ampaibia and

Fisher...

THE MISSIONS ETRANGERES (History of the Esatera Churches

CHINESE SCHOOL BOOK, San-Taz King, translate i by E. J. Kitol)

SIR ROBERT HARTS. LAND.

TAX MEMORANDUM criticism, WASHING BOOKS (for me)

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an Amica, who crosset the Ningu It is believed that Yap Pha is the river to about on an Englishman's hand, leader of a gang of smugglers who have was caught by the proprietor and was constantly cutwitted the officers of the

peril of his life to eat the law.

7-four-forty or

-fight" was an

50 alliterative rallying cry, which had a great run in 1944 when the location 80 of the Northwestern boundary, was in

dispute with

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THE NEW FLENOR REMEDY THERAPION NO.M THERAPION NO. 2 THERAPION NG3

CURES CHRISTIE WEANISTEN CONSTANSER OG FAVOURER 79 DE LA CURIC Kap.co. HAVINETICK #D, JANET MAEL FOR VOLI -YET NEW ORAGE CITATEELEM) FITEM OF

THERAPION

KAST TO

SEETHAT, TRADE MAKET? WOASTRELEPIN? SA

forty was the Britain. Fifty-four

paralled we claimed

through our treaty with Russia

The Half Breeds" was a derive nickname applied to certain Republicans of New York, who wavered in thest 50 party allegiance during the fight over

the United States Senatorskij, in 1881.

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.30

JUST TWO TO-NIGHT

Are All you need of Pinkettes to diapel constipation,liverishness," sick headaches,-biliouenusé,

the litle Just like-nature laxatives, Fatimalite, digestion, purify the breath

Of all chemista auch post free 60 cents the phial, from Dr Williers Medicine Co 96 Szedden Road, Shanghal?

The Man Who

Gets There

Ta the man who has blood

real rich red blood and plenty of I- his body.

WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER DIL COMPOUND

blood lots of

PRIDEA! $1,25

hing, block

Bad Canton

wav"address"—"IWASAKI Codes A1, A. E. C. 5th Ed Western Union, and Bentley's.

CHINKING: Messrs Gearing &

AGENCIES:-/

Jo

SINGAPORE: Messrs Borneo Co

Ltd

GLASGOW. Mesars AR Brown McFarlane & Co., Ltd,

For Particulars, apply to

K. KATO,

Мопадет.

No. 2 PEDDER STREZE.

HONGKONG.

SINGON & CO.

سمحة

ESTABLISHED A.J), 1980.

"RON. STEEL, METAL and HARD WARE MERCHANTS. Wholesala and Retail Ironmongers. Fig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers. General Store. keepers and Shipchandises Nag. 35 and of Central Market) Telephone No. 516. 37, HING LOONG ÉSLEET, (2nd Street, wuah

Bonasong September 4. 191.

HEAD OFFICE: HOWLOON,

MONDAY JANUARY 8, 1917.

INTIMATIONS

G. FALCONER & CO., LTD.

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.

Hotel Mansions.

Agents for ADMIRALTY CHARTS

ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, - KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, BENSON'S ENGLISH WATCHES,

ENGLISH SILVERWARE, direct from Manufacturers »

High Class English Jewellery.

Quality.

With LEA & PERRINS' SAUCE, a few drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or cheese, &c., are all that is. required to impart the most licious piquancy and favour.

The QUALITY and concentration of its bigredients make a little of this saues go a long way.

Lea Perrins

The Origin and Grande.

WORCESTERSHIRE.

HORLICK'S

MALTED MILK

IN THE BUSY STRESS OF LIFE.

Horlick's proves a veritable pick-me-up, for it helps nature to impart lifa and vitality to im .......poverished blood and impaired digestive powers. Made in a moment-ne cooking. Most delicious.

Of all Chemists and Stores in 3 sizes, 1/6, 2/6 and

11/(m England).

PRINTING

THE

HORLICKS MALTEDMILL

OF EVERY

executed at the Office of

DESCRIPTION

CHINA MAIL" LTD.,

COMMERCIAL FORMS SHIPPING FORMS CIRCULARS PAMPHLETS:

5 Wyndham Street."

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMES

WINE LISTS'

MENUS

"INVITATION CARDS

BOOKBINDING.

HONG KONG & WHAMPOA 100K Co., Lt

YELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "MANIFESTO" HONGKONG

Codes Used: Al, ABO, FINE Baltion, Engineering First and Second Editions, Western Union, and Watkin

Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marite and Land Engineers, Boiler Makers,

Iron and Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.

CON EFONÁRIA

AUBTLYENE UUTTING AND WELDING FOR SHIP AND BOILER REPAIR"," Modern up-to-date plant operated by our own specially trained workmer under expert European "supervision.

All classes of light Steel work manufactured by tho above process,

Tants, Drums, Ventilators, Pipes, &c, o

THE DIMENSIONS OF DOCKS AAD SLIPS ARE 14 FOLLOWS

LYKOTH

BLOCKS

NAME OF DOCK OR SLIP ON KEEL

KOWLOON

Hoi Dock, Kowloon

No, Dock

Patong Slip.

TAL-KDE/TSUT:

ABERDETAY

mon Alirası Kagairios to the Chief Manage

ENTRANCE

HELLOTS

DEPHI OFER HILL AT ORDINARY APLING TIDSS

RUZ OF TIDS.

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