FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1917.
Hughes & Hough
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
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General Auctioneers
STRENGTH IS WHAT YOU NEED
You are tired, weak, run-down, and luck ambition or nerve force, yonate running the risk of having a serious "breakdown "if you fail to secure proper
treatment at once.
For those who are suffering from las of strength or nerve-troubles there is nothing that can equal Sargol for revital- ising the nerve cells and bringing Share, Coni and General Produce trungth and has creased the strength to every part of the body, Sargol of delicate, run-down, nervous. people
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AUCTION.
THY Undersigned have received_in stractions to sell by Public Auction-
(10X 34COUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
ኵረት
TUESDAY,
"sha 30th January, 1917, commenting at 2.30 plin., at their Sales Rooms, No. 5, Des Your Road, Corner of
le House STREET,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND SUNDRY BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,
da,
many
more than 200 per cent.. instances. It does not matter whether you have lost your strength and nerre-
er from over work, illness, or from Post for us, Sergal will bring back your old-time strength and energy if
give it you a fair trial. It strengthens the system and tones it up as no other preparation Can
Sargol is a doctor's prescription, and not a patent medicine. It is so carefully prepared that even the weakest stomach will quickly assimilate its strength and serve restoring properties That is why it is proscribed so freely by physicians
normal.
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have been atrocities and brutalities, not thowe of war merely, but those organised, eacefully and scientifically placed but chories which aết tha hating expression in blood of the meaning of Gurmanism in the world today.
The German method sad the Oorgian 'ideal' are old. Frederick the Great did in We print below the essential part of Silesia, what William I is doing in a memorable editorial article published Belgium. At the end of the war he kept by the "Now York Tribuna" under the Silësin, and this encouraged his successors hosding of The Great Farsal. The to new acts of equal immorality. For parallel is that of this position con-nearly two conturier the German do fronting the American people 52 years first Prassian, kas marched from one was ago and that which now faces the Allies to another to accomplish the purpose of Graate brilliant reputation had been all Germans, the domination of Fiore dimed by whas seemed then a failure and the mastery of the world. of the arts of the North. The army of the South stood as firmly as the, Ger. mans tow stand at the Somme, and the South slaimed that on the defansira it was invincible. Then, is now," there werk zob lacking those who agitated for porce--men and women, maved by the horror of the slaughter, unnerved as the
relative failura.
WOMEN DRIVERS RESPONSIBLE
FOR MOTOR CAR
IMPROVEMENTS.
BY JOHN N. WILLYS - President of The Willys-Overland Company.
The advent of the woman motor car driver and enthusiast has been directly responsible for many of the changes, in the way of improvements, which have (taken place in the construction of
for cars during the last few years. The indvance exerted by women in the pur chase of car is a recognized fact, and
the
manufacturer who is fortunate enough to have a product which will meet feminine requirements is assured When the German people have resumed of ready market for his motor curs... To begin with, few men decide on government, the control of their own when the German people have renounced car before first consulting the women the policies and the purposes of their members of their families, their wires rulers, then peace may come without theethearts, as the case may be. Experience has taught them that, as a despoliation of Germany as peace came to rule, a woman's judgment is worth care- France in Napoleon's time and leis the ful consideration before an investment France of the Ancient Regime undia. of this kind is made. Where a man is. (often carolca about minor details of the turbed. Eas if Germany can remain as
car's construction, a woman is often most she is, H. the Germes rulers can bring particular. She will, for instance, detect back from this last terrible war of con- poor colour scheme the moment she now Slosia, nor Alance sees a motor car. If it is defective in that respect, and if say other part of the with the general design, she will discover thas imperfection much more quickly than would the average man.
And. unless that trouble is rem
remedied, she will not be slow in transferring her affections
some
other make of car.
The question was paferred to the for those whose dering if Sargo! !
And their voice would you r
people of the North wax unmistakable. All hope of any end quest a benefit you, why not do give in which can convince you th trial? And with your nerves begging you for help, and your friends worrying about your condition, why not do this soon:1
Surgel is solid and recommended in England by such high-class firms as Books Cash Chemists. Harrois, Self, Hitges,
Taylor's Drug Sterng, Levi de Theroes, and Wr Whiteley's.
Sargol is sold here in Hongkong by such well known chemises as 4. S. "Watson & Co. Ltd, The Victorin Dispensary, The Pharmacy. Queen's Dispensary, The Edward Dispensary and by other leading dealers every- where.
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bura & decision vanished when it was Lorraine, a new Schleswig, then we shail | body construction does not harmonize
All the terrilde sacrifices of the previous years would go for nothing if there
trial decision.
have new wars until that time when at last the German idea is crashed in the blood and slime of a final defeat.
AL that civilisation meang redhaims at stake. Nothing has yet been decided a to the opentons, question raised by Germany in the first week of August, 1914, when she sent the vanguard of hosts
to
puz. This vote was determined by one thang. Looking clearly and calmly with prophetic vision the people of the North on thus day perceived that is would be impossible to attain enduring pences on
More than one motor car dealer has the terms then offered, “They use Wur faters and the future of their children
lost the sale of car because the make face to face, and they willed that the
of machine which he handled did not answer those finer requirements in war should go on. They perceived that into Belgium, to burn,"to slay, to ruin a beauty and farmony which are so ap-
patien, because it stood between Germany pealing to the feminine mind. No mat and a parpas and dared to defend its for how sterling may be the qualities of honour and its independence. Those who'¦ that Icar, in general appearance must fred Lorvain and sark the Lasitacis rule who is looking it over, of tha wo kill
she Germany: they remain faithful to the endorse its purchase. There were, no lucking in 1964 Euro-spirit of these princes, and while this
In our own factory, our engineers have pran statesaws and wovereigns eager to condition endures peace is impossible for been instructed to design the various intervene. There were not lacking long and peace now would be a crime models not only for men, but also for
катед They have retained all the dur humanitarians at home and abroad who against posterity..
ability and mechanical perfections of the argued for peren, and appealed to their
modern high grade mater car and at the same time acorporated those Exer Guverdamate to proffer their good sor-
touches on the Overland which will sait VIZAS. What is happening, heap now
the most exacting demands of women happened in Tritain and in France in
drivers. Besides beauty in design, lux- ury in the fitting and efficient service 1504 Had Abraham Lincoln been defeat decision of our national history.calities, such as power and speed, there DARTICULARS and Conditions of the, pence would have come as the read: Democracy on this coutinent, perhaps in have been added the most adv
vanced but letting by Public Auction Salo, ob of foreign influebee, but the American the world, was saved because the simple,ticating devices," so important to be
simple methods of
the operation people perceived this and Abrahau. Lin- loyal men and women of that brave time
driver, are within easy range of the faced the new sacrifice and performed driver's eye. In fact all of the parts voln was rejelected.
their terrible duty without flinching. No necessary to driving the car are attached one who has heard the story of those days to the steering column with adjustable from the lips at those who were alive foot pedals, making it possible for even then can fail to realise how great, baw
girl to drive. 4. Young crushing were their grief and sorrow, how hideous the war that they willed should continue.
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PUBLIO AUCTION.
As Follows:- Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs and Sofas, Card Tablas, Bedroom Furniture, Double Brass-mounted Bedstead, Tenk- wood Twin Bedsteads, Box Mattresses, held on MONDAY, the 9th day of Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension January, 1917, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Dining Tables and Chairs, Tes and His Excellency the Governor of Que Lob Occasional Tables, etc, etc, Dinner of CROWN"LAND at Nathan Road, Servises, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking Kowloon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for aud Hosting Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Set, termof 75 years, with the option
renewal at & Crown Beat to be fixed by the , Bath Room Utensils, Large Roll-top Stor of His Slajesty the King, for one Desk and Writing Tables, etc, Sandry further term of 75 years. Electro Plated Ware..
Piano "by Challen and Sons, Loñedia, in good condition, Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood
Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Farniture, Pictures," Carpeta and Rugs,
Clocks, Brass Fenders, Fire Brasses, etc. A30
1 Sewing Machine, Gent's Bicycle (new), Tennis Polos and Nettings, &c, Brass Finger Bowla, Child's Cots, Perambulator.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue.), Tarxa ----Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Jan. 3), 1917.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1-433
TRE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR LOCOUNT OF THE COMOKÄNED),
-AN EARLY DATE.
The following LIGHTHOUSE GEAR | adic, vizi
One occulting apparatus, complete. Circular wick lampa.. Spare burners.
Cylinders and wicks.
Incandescent Petrol Lamps, and appartenances
And
A quantity of gear pertaining te Mooring Buoys,
Also
& number of Locomotive wheels and
Axles
Locality,
No. of Sala
Registry No.
Particulars of the Lot.
Boundary
Alasaurement.
(Approximate)
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THE GEIDIAN IDEA MARCHES STILL We Americas must remember our own history today. With the same clarity, the saine vision which the great crisis in our history revealed half a century ago, the people of France and of Britain, the mothers and the fathers of those who aro dying in Flanders and Ficardy, are benvisaging the future. Their spirit, their will. their determination are what our were; equal suffering has developed equal constares, courage, inspiration.
GERMAN DEFEAT THE ONLY END.
Half a century cannot have completely obliterated in the American mind the memory of the great decision, the greatest
To-day the vast mass of the men and women of France are facing the same tragedy with the me grin determina tion. Their hearts are torn as were the hearts of American men and women, but their, wills remain unshaken, because there is in the men and women of all races, a nobility in the presence of the supreme hour which conquers all that is selfish, all that is weak. By this alone nations live Borvive from century to
Let is not forget what we escaped because our fathers and our mothers had the courage and the vision to suffer and endure. We are one country, with a single destiny and free from all the perils and of frontiers and quarrels, because the war century.
rices
designed especially for women are in s my opinion, those little details large way responsible for the enormous production and sale of Overland cars. driver had to depend on the electric The timo hu rassed when a woman vehicle. Mechanical starting davices. and the countless other improvements in the construction of Overinada. have made it possible for any woman to drive the Petrol pleasure car," the advantages of which surpass those of the electric in avery particular.
was fought to its finish and the question This war was born of German deter. SHANGHAI WOMEN AND THE WAR.
1430 of secession was abolished for all time. { mination to crush"all that came between
M. GEO. P LAMMERT AUCTIONEER
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE PUBLIC AUCTION
01
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY
situate at Victoria in the Colony Mortgague by Public Auction on
of
Let us not forget that for democratic | Germany, sad world domination. It was
The "N.C. Daily News" of the 20th provoked after lang preparation it was inst. states- prosecuted with fiendish brutality which
Europe our example is a precious example and on inspiring parallet.
Let as not forget, also, that penso now
tion.
Shanghai
endures to the present moment and with We publish this morning a letter from peer in 1981 would have been in America, of German spirit and German methods. suggestion which we made a day or two in Europe would be precisely the thing each succeeding month gives new proof Mr C. W. Wrightson sapporting the Now, as theh, the war is approaching iten can only end when this German spizit go in regard to the organization of decision, but now, as then, the great is exorcised, whether it ends at the Rhing British women in Shanghai for business purposes. Mr Wrightson, like ourselves, question is not decided. Nor should any or the Spree, whether in 1917 or 1927-is convinced that there are in man or woman ever forget the great que. It was posed the hour in which Germany invaded Belgium. It was rained
gium adopted the methods of the ancient Pharaohs and drove a people before theca into slavery. It was raised by the Lusitanis, it is being raised in the plains. of Rumania, where new reports of German barbaritibe reveal the fact that the Gorman idee lives and marches still
KAISER'S ANY, WORLD DOMINATION
Hongkong to be sold by order of the yesterday when German masters in Bel-witnessing the end of all that makes for our Lives
of ging the war work
TUESDAY, the 6th day of February, 1917 at 3 o'clock P.M..
By"
MR. GLO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, at his Bales Rooms, Duddell Street. The Property consists of :-
ام
It can end only in one way, because to many capable and energetic British believe that it could end save in German women and girls who are anxious to dedeas would be to believe that we were hard work in saying this, we are sure, perform their part and participate in real
bas
intention sweetness and light, for human happiness whatever of
and is being which has
done. banch
the crganizations as Women's Work Association and other
and energetic
bodies. what we feel is that
and human aspiration in this world.
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KO. COMPROMISE, PORSİBLE.
To-day, as yesterday and all days since, tally of a further call for
жоден
be
the
to
the sign with August, 1914, Belgium ia manual of German purpose. The spirit men, and the consequent depletion of that was revealed in Belgium a spirit office staffs, something might and cont be done at an early date organize with which there can be no compromise All that piece or parcel of ground
for commercial purposes. We have no interest in the question of and no accommodation. All this the men. He
estab accordingly, the situate at Victoria in the Colony of
suggests,
with the 4 | Hougkong and registered in the Land frontiers; we have no stake or concern in and women of France and Britain see and Hahment, In connection Office as MARINE LOT No. 25 Together the matter of the possession of Constan- realien. They like our father and British Chamber of Commerce,
bureau here applications for with the messuages and premises tinople or the partition of Asia Minor, mothers, have made the great decision employment could be received: and thereon known as Nos. 6 and 7 Fraya We are as little concerned with some of They will endure to the end. Can we to which business men could turn
saxious to
their was Europe with some phases of the Civil in our minds of those who gave us liberty offices
The British Chamber of with approval. The said premises are held for the War. But we are interested in the pre- and preserved our country for us, to con- an excellent one and will, we trust meet
An exceedingly bus
busy insti- ous Dia serrating of humanity, of civilation and tribute is the engifer, wine is Commerce it an
and before it undertook such ad July, 1644 created therein by a Crown of law from the peecult which the Ger- burden of suffering and grief which is the
scheme
amo would Lease of the said Lot dated the 14th day man have made upon them and the share of those who have willed that, what dtional labour as this
it would, we of July 1882 and made between
"Involves it Her 964 lato Majesty Queen Victoria of the one menace which a survival of the German ever the coes, the German spirit shall not unquestion to be satisfed (a) that i
enduro to bring new hortore and new imagine desise part and Lee Yuns W of the other partides would have for them subject to the payment of the Crown The German has elevated the German tragedies to the generations, that are the work would be of real value to
fill vacancies
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Queen's Road East Victoria aforesaid.
[East and Nos. 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 68 and eo the incidental issues of the Great War as afford, with our history and the example" when to the war. The suggestion in
Further particulars may be obtained fram the undersigned.
(Terms 7--asjasual.
HUGATA & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
rose coat Aug 24, 1978
“CHINA MAIL ”
Fent and to the observance and per- interest sad the German purposes above come?
formance
of the Lessee's conven and 'conditions therein reserved contained.
Area 27,800 square feet or thereabouts Annual Crown Rent $184.84 2.
For further particulars and conditions
PUBLICATIONS. of sale apply to
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Office, 5 Wyndham Breet, Hong. Jong-
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RONGKONG'S MUSICAL
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Auctioneer, Daddell Street, Hongkong Jan 22, 1917. ∙1441
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all that aivilisation has acquired in the centuries. Ea has proclaimed in advance of the present war that German necessity was above law, and he has practised this doctrine on all the fields of battle. Wherever German armies have gone there
CHERESE SCHOOL BOOK 1900 ALESSI
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Overland
Model 75 B
Prices on Application to the
DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co.
Model 75 B Touring Car Roadster
The Sensation of the Year
This latest and greatest achieverhent of The Willys-Overland Company has no equal among other low-priced carą,
„In looks and action It. compares favorably with many cars selling for double its price.
You must see it to appreciate its beauty. Its distinctive light grey finish and symmetrical, body lines command attention everywhere.
And when you ride in it you will understand why this car has been the sensation of the year,
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For it has a powerful engine. It has cantilever rear springs and 4-inch tyres.
Moreover it is completely equipped-you do not have to buy a thing extra.
We will be glad to demonstrate this car for you and your family-to show you the many "Improve ments and advantages it has over other cars of its size and price to prove to you that it is the biggest value of the year.
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We are at your service.
Model $4-B
The Willys-Knight five passenger touring car, 114 inch wheelbase, Knight type engine
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the members of the "Chamber. (b) NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE Hongkong, Marok 20, 1914. that it was bond fide war work and not
to
the inauguration of general. The lat for unemployment
a labour exchange
INSURANCE CO.
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son's idea, ber, in supporting his proposal,
by
of our's. We too, should wish to see the THE QUEEN KARINE INSURANJE schere strictly limited the conditions just named, and in recommending it to the.. consideration of
of the Chamber of Commerce we do so, on the one hand ful- y conscious of the heaviness of the burden involved, on the other convinced that no other institution, could provide
The net, Salt Revenue in 1810 paid into such excellent guarantees of privacy, the Group Banke exceeds the net re efficiency and good laith
verto for the preceding year by over $3,100,000 the Egures being $78,140,659 in 191645 compared with $68,277,634-in 1918.
All obligations secured on the falt Revenue bave bean fully met and the releases of surpluses during 1918 to the amounted to Chinese Govezament $52,126,000
STRAIGHT AT IT
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