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CAN YOU THREAD A NEEDLE
Holding The Thread An Inch From The End? Not To Be Able To Do This Is A Sign Of An Over wrought. Nervous Condition
THERE is only one way to correct this. You must reach the cause of the trouble. Fast, because your band trembles it does not follow that the trouble lies directly in the nerves of the
"sympathetic nerves." Many persons are not aware that such nerves exist. goes on
THE
THE AMERICAN. NAVY.
NAYAL SECRETARY'S REPORT. -
CHINA MAIL.
giro part of their time, and the growing, number, in the various reserves provided" for by the law of 1918,
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YARDS AND DÖGIS,
One of the most striking lemons of the presens European was has been the need
A LADIES' COLUMN.
FRENCH FASHIONS..
of wall equipped shers stations, whors couRESPONDENT IN THE rupairs and building may be carried out. A low yours ago many moval exporta recommended the closing of some of our
*
The Parisians still talk about, economy,
The annual report of the Secretary of the Navy, made public on the 8th is & voluminous document, extending with a appundizes, over 140 pages. I doala with the present condition of the service and its gront development during yards and the concentration of our shore, and many of them practise it, as rosson the last year, owing to the increases made | stations into a few knite. The experience or necceslis Uggests. The economien possible by the three year programme of the war has convinced the experts that b
meni asks of women adopted by Congres
that naval, warfare under modern con- | touch
But in cach class. tharu ditions calls for the expansion rather than arg thốn
ve"practised economy the contraction of existing, adoro stations,
made,
They do not know shat potatheria practically that agreed upon, last year, decks to enable them to take care of the dene pass almost unheeded, but the things)
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Construction, in the navy yards of battla
..
The picture presented by the Avenge du Bois de Boulogne on a fine-Stoday morning is not suggestive of economy, it is true, but if it is, to be viewed fairly it must be remembered that in times of pesce the women who wear lovely clothes
Vazione secommendations are and the vital necessity of restoring the hand. The body is full of what is known navy to its old placs in the roster of The need for dry docks in ascona, of those from the first weeks of the war, and to Power is emphasized. The building pro sirsady authorized and the enlargement whom it is an old babit. As in all situa- gramme recommended by the Secretary of the Puget Sound and Charleston dry tions, the normally good thing that are in any part of the body that s part does not instantly know of." The when it was decided to conderse the five larger ships of the navy is emphasized. which are not geed are recorded loudly. ofoseness of this
year building programme into three years:
The policy of encouraging construction! At the present moment the indiscretions rheumatism, heuralgia, etc., when, the Three battle whips, one battle cruiser, of large dry docks by private corporations and thoughtless indulgunça of the general illustrated by Y in 1 Furt that hurts may not be the seat of thres scout cruisers, fteer torpedo bou by marans of contracte with the Navy public are being brought into the light; the trou at all. Almost every chan of destroyers, four fast submaginee, four Department, guaranteeing a minimum therefore, it is only fair that the wisdom sleepless, nervousness, uren dyspeptom coast submarines, and deca sub usage of docks by the navy for a period and self-sacrifice of many individuals si, is a “sympathetic strike" by brain, nerves and stomach, induced by the marine tender and ene destroyer tender of years, is recommended. The present should be remembered. lowering of the general health. In cases making forty-two vosole in all, are asked dry docks and the completion of those now of this kind nothing is more grateful of Congress.
Bader construction and authorized scoa than the help and
atrengthening powers The General Board in dilition to this will give the narysit dry docks of of a remarkable discovery called Sargol.
programme recommends one additional maximum sit, of which three will be Sargol Tablets are a careful combina tion
of valuable norve
Acd
battle ship, a battle cruiser and located on the Athatic coast, one on the Acd strength feeding elements that aim to reach and increase in the qumber of the smaller Pacific coast, ona at Panama and one in PUBLIC AUCTION.
revitalize with strengthening power tås | craft.
the Hawaiian Islands.. entire system. Their action is quick Including the vessels provided by the HE Undersigned in and unmistakable. Try Sargol Tablets
today. Make the best for yourself and present programme, the navy will, there ships is reported as showing mind and will change them every Sunday, whereas see if this is not sol A. S. Watson & Care, have the following numbers and increased anonomy, the actual saving on in war time one cost will last the winter, Tal. The Victors Dispensary. The completed and in commission is the cost of building the Arizona in the That is where commonsense ecotomy Pharmacy, Queen's Dispensary, The
1921, the total being based on the General; New York yard as compared with that of "comes it. The Frenchwoman does Dov Edward Dispensary, and other reliable Board's estimate of kurvivet for the pre- the New chemists in Hongkong sell them.
York and! Florida being count dowdiace my economy. and Abe sait vessels of the mag
$678.252, in spite of the much higher protests against say neglect of her appear Ttle ship, rst line, 7; batic cost of labour and the necessity of paying ance.. What good does it do anyone for spisers. 0; battle ships, second line. $133,729.96 in bonuses for overtime work me to look plain?" she asks. So she cruisers, Opscout in the, desire to rush construction. The bays less, but she buys with the same teruisers, Bruleers, first lass. 3 cont per tor of building the Arizona was care as before the war. No woman under cruisers, second class, 3; cruisers, third $210.62, a acainst a cost of $s for the stands the power of right expression better. claw, 10: destroyers. 108; feet sub- Florida, which was also built at the New than she and no woman remains so marines, 12: coast submarines, "130; York yard..
uzmoved by expressions which she does! citors. B gunboata, 18; supply
not consider right, Thus no appeals for ships, 4; furt ships, 15; transporta, 5;;
Freshwoman, but when once her reason indiscriminate economy will move the teaders to torpedo vissels, 6; special types, 8: ammunition whips, . Tosal,
is conticced she will impose the strictest of economical rules both on herself and her household. At present she is by noj
economize, is to stop the country's tende.
Tunisied, have pecived in
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
ON
FRIDAY,
the 19th January 1017, commenting ak 2.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
A QUANTITY OF "
VALUABLE TEAKWOOD
FURNITURE, ..
As follows
SILIMPOPON (SEBÄTTIK)
Upholstered Suites, Armchairs and T
COAL
KE Undersigned having bear spointed AGENTA for the CQWIC HARBOUR:
925; Armouzei
Solas, Two Card Tables, Eedroom Furii-CDAL. CO. LTD., are prepared to quote pare, Double Brass-uiounted Bedstead, prions for best quality SILIMPOPON Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, Sideboards, COAL trimmed toe Bunkers at SEBAT.
421. TIK or SANDAKAN (British North Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Forner Tables and Chairs, Tes and Occasional Tables, etc., Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Stove, Dinner Services, Cutlery, Toilet Set, & Bath Room Utensils Large Rell-top Desk and
Plated Ware.
riano by Challen & Sons, Londen, in good condition, Electric Beading Lamps Now, Sundry Blackwood and leak wood and Rugs, Clocks &c.
are exempt from payment of all Port charges.
Powers. Secretary Daniels expresies dan Edence that the present determination to At Sabattik Starrera ars berthed along-provide an adequate navy will be carried side the Company's wharf where there is out in the future. In the past, within water Spring Tides.
OUNG AND AMMUNITION.
The now battle ships will cany 16-icch guns instead of 14-inch, and the new battle cruisers, which will develop unpreį
even in Kizuries, and every day individual'
cries
Screens, Pictures, Engravings Carpets j minimum depth of 27 to. 28 feot at low the short period of less than a score of expectatics these will be installed in the grooms, what becomes of our work.
Also
on.
No statement of the relative standing dented horse power, are expected to attai, a speed of thirty Epe knots. Thia SILIMPOPON COAL compares favour- jel our navy, either to-dor at the com- will give them an excess of speed of esas convinced that the best way c Coal and gives good results on a very as the naval increases of the, belliger which is believed to be suficient to insure appeals come from all sides for considera. ably with the better grades of Japanese pletion of the programme, is attempted, fourteen knots over the battle ships, moderate dvosumption.
in the present war are being withheld, Steazzers calling at SEBATTIE OF Writing Tables, etc., Sundry Electro | FON COAL either curge or Bankers) estimate, of the navies of the warrine tage of speed as compared with the heavily tion in relation to the general good, "If
making it impossible to give an accurate that those vessels will retain their advan- SANDAKAN exclusively for SILIMPE
I close my house, 'what becomes of ali armoured battleship type throughout
my servante?"eries cife. If I shut my their life.
shop, what, becomes of me?** A larger calibre 18-inch gun has been another. If we ebut up our dressmank- designed, and if its trial comes up to
girls?" protests a third; nad s0 1913 battle ships. The three guz turret Charts of Sibuko Bay (Sebattik Bar-years," he says, "we have seen the nary bour), Prices and all ether information of the t'aited States rise from the fourth has proved a success, and anti-aircraft Their arguments resolve themselves into: Waat is the good of robbing Peter to concerning, the Port can be had on or fifth position among the worin davis sunk are being rapidly provided for the application to the Agents.
BRADLEY & CO., LTD...
to a good second and then slip back in test; and the batteries to be mounted in pay Paul" The thing to do is to find Home solution that will allow all sides of 191, until it was a doubtful third. This time of war on board auxiliary merchant life to go on which tand to keep up the? Agonta Cowie Elarbour Coal
ships are being manufactured, although Company, Limited.
the appropriation of laat year has proved spirits of the people. It is easier said insufficient owing to the advice in the than done, but in the meantime the aspect of the city is not dull, in spite of cost of labour and material.
Contracts have been awarded and work the leg, and the want of lights.
under way on the shells zeeded to supply deficiencies, and additional con- tracts are being prepared in the case of 14-inch projectiles. The stock of powder is reported all that could be desired, and
Gent's Bicycle (new). Tennis Poles
sad Netting, &
Brass Finger Bowls, and a few lots Turkish and Bath Towels, &c.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue.) Txnx:-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE, Auctioners
Hongkong, Jan. 12, 1917.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1417
HE Undersigned have received in-
THE
structions from the Cats Gar
AWMENT SALT Revenue DepARTMENTĮ.
to sell by. Public Avetion,
OD:
SATURDAY,
the 20th January, 1917, at
12 noon, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Your Road, Comer
of Ice House Street,
The Ravenue Cruiser
"KUNG TING *
she now lies on Ocksen Island, Exsensira repairs were made to this Fessel quite recently. For further particulars apply to the undersigned.
Terina: Cach.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, Dec. 29. 1818.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1379
THE Undersigned bave received in structions to sell by Pubic Auction, fran coccuz of THE CONCERNED).
AN EARLY DATE.
The following LIGHTHOUSE GEAB dc.c, viz
One occulting apparatus, complete.
Circular wick lamps,
Spare barners.
Cylinders and wicks.
Incandescent
appurtenances
Petrol Lanips, and
And
A quantity of gear pertaining
Mooring Buoys,
"Also
KEATINGS LOZENGES
cure the worst Cough
1027
JAPANESE MAKERS,
Every kind of Footwear
MADE
TO.
generation will not again see such'an
indefaite, halting, uncertain naval policy
Particular attention has been devoted to the improvement of protection of capital ships against underwater torpedo attack and the experimental Investig tions have indicated that underwater protection of new battle ships is far superior to that of any previous battle ship in any may
THE PERSONNEL.
the manufacture of necessary accessories cuts of shell and powder has been
Criticism that our naval legislation has been lopsided and unbalanced, inasmuch pushed so vigorously at the Washington
."
The theatres, get their sadieness, "the inemas are crowded, tea shops do a brisk trade, and big shops are cacomfortably full in the afternoon. Christmas preporu tions are not very noticeable yet, although
the authorities have announced that they
intend to show a wide induigeres to all
sufer. The little stalls on the boulevards
INTIMATIONS:
Appropriate, always.
With certain dishes, such as Game, LEA & PERRINS SAUCE is always, appropriate. It is the recognised sauce for such use. "In fact, for everything with which a sauce can be used, LEA & PERBIILS' is invariably. the BEST. It has a refinement of flavour that suits the most delicate. dishes and ... appeals to the most exacting palates.
Lea Perrine
The Original & Genuina WORCESTERSHIRE,
The Ideal Reconstrücüve Narre Food. Sanephos.
Immediate
Nutriment for Overworked, Underfed
Nerves and Brain
Within ten minutes you will, feel distinctly the beginning of the undeniable benefit that Sanaphos gives you. Yet it is not to be confused with harmful stirqulants, which only make matters worse. It is not a stimulant, not a drug; it is an energising food, which almost instantly beglas to give new strength to your nerves and to your body,
Sanaphos
To restore your physical atnesa : ➡to restore poise of the nerve sys- tam to repair the results of weari- ness and overwork :—tsko a glass of Sanaphos op rising, at mid-morning. mid-afternoon, and on going to bed
For Sleeplessnem, Irritability. De- ❘
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pression. Derangement, of Health, Anxieties, Overstrained or Under fed Nerves, Sanaphos is unequalled. Thousands of Doctors, Nurses and laymen testify to its sapèzlocity.. Your own experience, will, prove that "it does all that we say it does..
if your chemist han vot Sadaphos write fue u from sumala, mexiforing his cama, sad i trial package will be sent to you fras and port-paid. Supplies can be obtained from way of the following Wholesale Agenta: Fletcher & Co., Hong Kong'; The Qhnoma's DapersITY, Hot Kand
Wholesale Distributers for India and Far East: Dalin Bechers,. Ladi. Mildless Street, London, England.
as the authorization of ships did not carry Yard and elsewhere that the situation investive doings so that trade may not with it a corresponding increase in the, this respect is satisfactory. number of men will not, in the judgment Great improvement in target practice
ure to be sanctioned, and the closing hour or jet. There is no doubt about the of the Secretary, apply to the last legisia.by the navy during the last year is of the shops will be looked on leniently renewed smartness of the all-black hat. tion, the set authorizes an' enlisted reported, and the statement made "that by the police. Christmas trees for Colour in clothes if you will, but not lo force of 74,700
men, and further
the American uney has not only children and hospitals will be forthcom. hate, seems to be the milliner's verdict: authorizes the President to increase this equalled but in battle target practice ing, presents will be largely bought from number to 87,000 in time of emergency.
has actually excelled the beat records things made by wounded soldiers and The system of, promotion by selection
believed to have been made in recent home festivities will be chiefly for the of line officers, succeeding the antiquated "European naval battles." The scores children. and un-American method of promotion by made fast winter at mean battle range [soniority,' la renewed. Ti new system
averaged eleven per cent of hits: The will, it is claimed, insure certain proe-:
dreadnoughts at long battle mage pects of promotion to those officers, bost
averaged seven per cent of hits and qualified for the acting duties and high
at mean battle mage twenty-oto per responsibilities of command of our shipe and fleets, and at the same time preserve to the country the services in the lower
cont
AERONAUTICS AND RADIO SERVICE.
and training.
adds that efforts are being made, to obtain ! The shortage of officers in both the line the fullest co-operation with the Army,
CAREFUL DBEASTNO,
and judging by results abc is right. All the best-dressed women, have the nextest little toques put on with unquestionable style. The shape is put well down over the forehend, just a shade on one side;) Ashcat invisible veil keeps the hair noat.
In the meantime the Frenchwoman is dressing as well and so carefully an ever.
"But invisible veils are for days when Her latest caprice is the long black at the war is not too present in the mind. cont trimmed with fur and embroidered The lace veil suits present purposes. A on the hips in black silk to suggest clear mesh and a good pattern that falls pockets. Nothing she has
worn this
and rich and soft; anything hard and
becomingly on the cheeks in dark blue,"
grades of officers of 'esece ability but still ment of acrenanties has not progremo winter suits her better. The satin is black, or grey suit most women, and j
Mr. Daniels declares that the develop
of great value owing to their education as rapidly as its usefulness demands, but briliant would fail to give the right affect: Bothing looks better or is more cconomi- | In cat it is full in the skirt and pearly freshness of youth, make for tidiness, and cal Valle, unless the wearer is in the
and staff will be materially lessened by a Aviation Corpe and the civilisa, eForfa to as long as the dress over which it is wors to weazy faces they are a protection. bill passed last year which permits the improve the service, and that the Pens
The upper part has rather & Russian look, ORDER Commissioned personnel to be sutocrati- su aviation base is being spidly equip and the fur which trims it is put on in cally increased from tim a time to meet pad. The radio service, whose title has the back and front of the skirt's edge and brood, disconnected bandar a strip across! the necessities of the expanding navy, I been changed to "Naval Communication addition thirty, acting ensigns for the Service," shows ampid growth. In 1913, pur at the throat forms a wide, straight HOW WAR AFFECTS LONDON FOOD
nct at the rides, or the other way round. performance of engineering duties only 12,854 commercial messages were hand. may be appointed from civil life each year led, while during the last year 97,064 for the succeeding fen years and an commercial meganies and 628,097 official addition midshipman for each Senator messagen were transmitted. and member of Congress has been satherized. This will ir see the num bar of students at the N
UEBRRY & CO
PEDDER STRKET,
- Oppoelts, Fragkong. Hotal A number of Locomotive wheels and Telephone No. 481. [**
Hongkong March 20, 1914.
Axles.,
Further particulars may be obtained,
from the andersigned."
Terms :-05, usual..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Bongkong, Ang bị 1918
904.
"OVERLAND CHINA MAIL”
"THE WERKLY EDITION OF THE
CHINA MAIL"
CONTAINS ALL THE NEWE
OF, THE WEEK.
FRENCH LESSONS
$2.1.00
approximately fifty per
Academy by
Fifty-one radio stations "are now in operation, and the new medium power stalion at Poins Izabal, Texas, sool, ko be in operation, is expected greatly to facilitats communication with vessels in Mexican waters...
Marked improvement has been made in the radio equipment of ships and on the more important shore stations, and com
THE MARINE Comps. The Marine Corps has been increased by 255 officers and 5,034 enlisted men, and the establishment of a large post on cach const as training stations for its expedi- tionary forses has now become necessary. San Diego, has been selected as the site munication can now", be "maintained "over for the west coous post, but lack of room greater distances. Experienta are being will prevent the adiablishment of the cast continged with direction finding apparatus const site at a navy yard and its location with very gratifying out. The experi thas not yet been determined: m
ocate of last year in wirdler telepony The report treats of the servicce of the ao mentioned and a bright future in
for.it
G. MOUSSION, a wide marines is Hayli and Banto Domingo predicted
during the last year, and the highest For the business side of the navy, the praian la given to this arms of the service Buzau of Supplier and Acosunta had for its splendid record of
fahówn some, remarkable dagings in' pär
15, Morrison Hill Bond:
SAVARESSES SANTAL CAPSULES
I☎ÝHYSICIANS RECOMMžko TẾĐẠT OMADE IN LONDON-OF ALL CHEMISTS,
The Secretary shows that the recent chaos and, economica in many ways, andį aakboratiiona of inrease in personnel, in connection with the duties of the Pay including the marines and other corps, Genarsi it is seserted by tlas Becretary „make a grand total of 64,280. Adding that the navy ration is so good se to make to this the 25,028 men who have served ours the best fed navy in the world. In or are serving in the principal ravy the body of the repret Me Daniels, yarda or in the hory monition plants declares that he feels it a duty" to war and are, therefore en important part of as solemnly de I may against the danger the personnel of the navy, the total of fast lies in a possible, fealing on the part 119,297 mari le fozchod, which with the of bar people that the navy has now been 5,750 officers of the navy and Marine attended to, he boon, placed, where it Corner reaches a grand total of 126,047 belongs (smong the gross This is not taking Inið sécount the 958s (work, and that there is noth ucers and man in the Tänd "B" who to" by dond
collar, inside which the lady keeps her head untrammelled, and only closes it if she feels cold. Fur at the wrists and a mall follow as a matter of course.
PRICES.
Mr. William Harris, prosiding at the annust mosting of the Cachten Hotel, held at the Ritz Hotel, gave a list of this Black velvet is also growing in favour. principal Increases in the prices of food especially for the three-piece costume, and that the hotel had had to pay in June, the hats in fashion are tightly draped July and August this year as comparod Ettle toques in satin or panne with a very with the same months in 1913444} upstanding fantasy in front or nothing at
They were:Meat, 29 per cent; póul-j
all, but a flat design in black embroidery try 19 per cent game. 81 per cent.
LOSING WEIGHT
fish, 613 per cent, hame and bacon, 22,
| pericella, ;" "oggy," thà"per cunt.: butter, 271 pa bat? shoede, i per osas: broad and flour, 1784 per cent) vegetables, 74 par cunt.; potatoes B per oc}}£ruit) | 6 per cent, milk, 42 pue brak predece 29 per cent tea, 484 per cenk, groceries, pur cent, preserves and jam, 20% por contr; 100; 35 per cent i coul; 412 per Inserents. cent, and sundries; 14 per cent.
BY THE POUND "Under Weight, a conditione of ill-health, shows your ascime flative powers are 'docreaal
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1 MF. Harris added that the price o oysters in 1918 was the nazis, ad In 1918:1 Only in our item, poffee, had they been able to save where, by reason of en zaglio advantageous contracts, they showed a
dodronad of 10% for cont. For the mouth
Supplier the blood: with " the wanted gourishing and healthy flesh building materials. Very palatable
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