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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1917.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONERS TO THE GOVERNMENT,

General Anatlongers Share, Coal and General

Brokers and. Corumission Agents.

PROPRIETORS

*To-Kwa-Wan" Coal Storage,

Coise, theed Beatley's

THE CHINA MAIL.

WHAT WOMEN IN THEIR LONDON STREET SHRINES.

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** FORTIES NEED

ANY women approach the critical Al changing period of their lires that comes between the ages of forty and

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A notabla contrast with such recent Amaricap efforts of as that of "sabediting the decalog and taking half the virtue out of the strament of magimony by canceling the promise of obedience"

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Bity unmindful of its tremendous tendancy in England. rovert to Boma importance to their future health and practises of the Early Church One of happiness. Not understanding the functional changes taking place in their three le the establishment of wayside bxlies, they work beyond their strength; war-shrines at the suggestion of Dr., otton break down become nervous Ingram, Bishop of London. Some "Low Producercks, their bodies suffering with Church diviem were as fire alarmed

fatigue and their weakened nerves wables as artry step. Often in their by the proposal, says Mr., J. P. Collins, condition capillary hemorrh in the Boston Transcrips," secing only age becomes excessive, this added drain another stage in the dready encroach- Compelling them to take to their bedsment of that idolatry which used to from nervous exhaustion.

What these

"Women Ac

be a is something.

bug-bear with our Puritanical that will instantly relieve the pressure acestora." It is said, however, that on the overworked nerve centers and the suggestion gained favour bounuse it gire them the vitality to stand up pader had probably emanated from Tummy the grueling atraic. Wonderfully

*** | Atkins himsell. The British soldior hae offective results are given in such conditions by the simple use of Sargol notad bow often the sacred emblem of Tablet

skillful combination of six of the crucis has survived the battering of best perve and strength vitalizing the Geroun gaas and the destruction of elements known to modern chemistry village churches." These little tablets contain no dangerous habit-forming drugs, and are entirely harmless in their action but they quickly baild up and strengthen the entire nervous system by feeding directly to

It is no wonder that this strange and the tired devitalized nerve cells, in baunting survival of the centml "image artificial form, the very necessary alements of which nature is depriving Christianity has become almost a thero..

byword among the beholders, and "scoma destined to add to the popular folklors of the war, like the myth of the Russian

the legendary treeps in England or apparition at Mons.

AB. C. 4th & 6th Edition,” A. 1 Telegraphic Code,

Telegraphie Addres

'KKIRDI' MONGİYONA,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instruc.

Thousands of women could testify that Sargol Tablets strengthen the jaded nerves, revive the tired brain sad put the energy and courage into your body that enables you to stand up under the

1 dous from it. M. unusual strain of the changing period.

OFFICER, to asti by Public Auction,

on

SATURDAY,

the 10th February, 1917,

2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 2,

Dea Yorux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

The Clothing and Effects of the late. M2. A. W. BUTTON...

TMS :-Cash.

HUGHES & HUFOR,

Auctions.

Hongkong, Feb. 3, 1017.

1484

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Undersigned have received in- stractions to sell by Public Auction, (103 ACCOUNT OF THE CONCIEN ED)

TUESDAY,

the 13th February, 1917, at 20 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No.

Doa Yuux Road, Comer of Tea House STEKIT

One Columbia Grafonola "De LUXE with Regina attachment. Tune Dises, and Records

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A number of Books on Gardening, including The Garden of Italy in two Tels by Charles Latham.

Gardeas Old and New by John Lagland.

The Century Book of Gardening by

A. F. Coole

#

The Book of Gardening maragement.

&c., $c.. kc Terms-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioners. Hongkong, Feb. 7, 1917.

1478

PUBLIC. AUCTION. ».

H Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction. fron ACCOUNT OF THE CONCHANTED),

On

THURSDAY,

the 15th February, 1917, commencing

* 10.30 am, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Yeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, MISCELLANEOUS STOCK,

Comprising

Gent's Woollen Singlets and Panta, Skirts, Ties, Sweaters, Socks, &c., sbout |

pairs Lady's Boots and Shoes, "Bath Rabes and Gowns, Counterpanas, Hankets, Eath and Face Towels, Toilet Newp, &c., about 20 Doz.. Tumblers, Hat

Cold Flaski, &c., Dressing Cases..

And

About 30 Dcz Lady's Silk Heee...

Terms ---Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctionsors.

Bengkong, Feb. 7, 1917,

PUBLIO AUCTION.

1473

|HE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Pahlia Auction, -ÉFOR ADCOVÉT OF THE CONCIRMRO),

SATURDAY

the 17th February, 1917, at 10.30, a.m.,

at the BaleRooms Mo8,

DES VOUL ROAD, Corner of

Ica How Street,

A consignment of

HOUSEHOLD LINEN, E

* Consisting of Sbeets, Table Cloths Serviettes. Towels and Bath Sheets, Dosters, BAI- spreads, "Lady's and Gent's Handkert alists, Pillow Cases, Undeniarts, Ladies Underwear.

number of Ledy's Sweater Coste (new)

And number of lots of Lace Curtains

HUGHES & HOUGH.

Hongkong" Feb. 8, 1917-2

All the leading chemists in Hongkong have Sargol Tablets for sale.

"Don't worry take Sargol."

J

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Trzone baby Publication, THE Undersigned have received in

DR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

TUESDAY,

the 13th February, 1917, commencing at 1.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 1,]

Des Vieux Road, Corner of

ICH HOSE STAIIT,

A LandE QUANTITY OF

VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND

BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,

SCA

As Follows

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They seem to him

"to repeat the immortal reproach of Divino patience against the blows of evil. Mr. Colline observe therefore

"thir good friend Thomas, however, has too hard a head to trouble himself with visione, and indeed the stern. actualities of 5ghting leave him prepíona | little time or inclization for indulgenoo in day-dreame. What he has noticed, us; we can well butieve, in the frequency of thome wayside shrines which dot the land scape of France and still keep alive in sruel times the savour of an 013. World piety. These outward appeals, to a thoughts in the minds of can, who are primitive faith muat neede awaken many

thrown violently back upon the elemental facts of life and death, "and

1 dear visualization, however crude or casual,. of the greatest serifes in history can not Lal to touch the hearts of men whe are challenging Eternity for the saka ô others.

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**This scruptance of the symbolic force of a simple object at a crisis in their lives appears to have prompted expression | of a wish in lettere home this England contained some kind of counterpart to the wayside shriños of Frutics ar Belgium, and many of our grateful countryinen

Onu Upholstered Suite, Arm-chairs and women have now bestired them- and Sofas, Card Tables, Bedroom Furnisalves to meet this desire in a practical ture, comprising Double Brass-counted way."

Eedstead, Twin Bedsteads (Teakwood), The suggestion of the street shrine on Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension systematic actio was instantly bailed! Dining Table and Chairs Tea and so an inspiration. One by one, we are, Occasional Tables, etc, etc, Dinner tod, the parishes have profited by it, and Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cooking now these simple. objects of piety are Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Set, &c., Bath" turning up everywhere to parity and Hoom Utensils, Roll-top Desks and hallow some of the dingieat street in this Writing Tables, etc., Sandry Electro taling capital." Flated Ware,

As you pass along a seamy thorough.

Mano in good condition, Electric faro, lined with state and stuffy shops or Reading Lamps, Busckwood and Teak-monotonous tonemente; you light upon a

wood Screens, a quantity of Black wood bit of wall which reveals an object cal Forniture, Pictures, Engravings, etc..

Alao

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Tennis Poles and Netting, &c., &c. Brass Finger Bowla, Carpets (New and second bal), Child's Cots, etc (Full Particulars from Catalogus.) TEXAN-Cash

HUGHES & HOUGE, Auctioneert Hongkong, Feb. 7, 1917.

FOR SALE.

at their Eales Poora, No. 8,

Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Strest,

1478

SECOND LAND CONTRACTORS

PLANT,

THEODOLITE AND-LEVEL.

culated to arrest all passers-by. It is a panel of wood a few feet aquaré with a gibled porch. to protect the contents

from the rain; and venally the main

· féutura of interest is 凸 Roll of

Overland

Model 85-4

Prices on application

« to the

DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co.

13,000 Sold First 60 Days

The success of this new model four cylinder Overland" car has grown astonishingly from its first day." The factory has never caught up with orders.

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"No other four cylinder car in the world at anywhere near the price of this new Overland model can equal it in value.

"Note the graceful lines its 112 inch. wheelbase gives to it.

Note its body, finish-a rich brown with hood and boot to match.

It combines beauty with efficiency safety with power comfort with economy.

Compare it with other cars in its price class and note its many superior qualicies.

The beauty of its design-the ease. with which it glides along the power of its motor-the completeness of its equip

ment.

Every worth-while feature found in the highest priced cars is included in its make-up.

Yet this Overland costs you consider. ably less money.

Ask us for a demonstration. Let us show you why this car proved itself an instantaneous success.

Model 84-B

The Willys-Knight five passenger touring car, 114 inch

wheelbase, Knight type engine,

DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., 25, Des Vœux Road, Central, DISTRIBUTORS.

Hongkong.

16 well

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Honour recording the number of men. some of these shrines, as far äfeld se whether soldiers or sailors, who have South Hackney, "the heart of the wild

of London," gone to the war from this particular north-east streat, with a special mark for all who parishes nearer home." Mr. Collins decurs have fallen or are lying wounded or have that "a shrine is no mora sacred becsizes distinction. We have always a king or a queen has prayed there," yet exhibited these list--at the doors of our be avers that "there is an innate dis churches and chapels, and pious attesta. position in all loyal folk to note the tions they make of the gratade and circumstance with satisfaction and spread remembrance thus enjoined upon the the news of it". Further:-- congregation.

Tel. 482.

The Willys-Overland Company, Toledo, Ohio, U. S.A.

MR. RUNCIMAN ON THE WAR CRISIS.

ARMING OF MERCHANTMEN ORDERED IN AUGUST.

The fact that the enemy feet had been cooped up in the North Sea had been the deciding factor in thin wax, "and sea power, would win the war.

(Cheers.)

HAVE YOU A

We had nearly doubled the strength of BAD LEG

the Fleet since the war began. After all, of all the objectives which the belli- gorenta declared ať tlle outbreak of war,

DEFENCE AGAINST STOMARINES.

She

Ha spoke with eulogy of the immense

sorrice of the mercantile marino, ahd

"Sec power will win the war," declared Great Britain was the only one whoes Mr. Buncicah, ex-President of the Board objective had been achieved. Bat almost inevitably. You almost regret that these little of Trade, in an address to his constitcente declared that she would keep the seas thanks to the hoodlessness of modem temples of piety and prayer must face at Batley recently. He mentioned that fros, and she had accomplished that task lilo, there is a big percentage of our way with the war and give place to the last August the order was given that the, in addition to others. working poor who never venture inside a older type of marble tables and granite production of armamente for the defence place of worship, sot to mention the fast monument, inscribed with names and of merchant vessels should take first that a certain proportion of the men thus regiments and beset with all the old place.

and enumerated on the list have not been funereal paraphernalia at guze

For two and a half years, Mr. Hunci- said be. was able to state that not one communicants or attendants at this irompete and weeping sylphs, the kind man said, he had at the Beard of Trade single man of that servico eras refused. chapel or any other. You will also per. that you may obtain wholesale by co taken so active part in the work of the to go to see because of war rinks. ceive that there is a creditable and grow. each from any stone-mason's yard. Buth war, and during the whole of that time (Choors.) ing competition among our streets to see things are deader than the dead them fad endeavours to the best of his ability 1474 which can show the greatest honour roll, selvoo Far better than all this the to perform the duties placed on his and it is astonishing how some of the wayside shrine with ite cluster of violete shoulder without fear or favour. least proventable and important have or lilies; the image of immortal suffering. (Cheers.) been most prolifie" in giving its heroisra and the sentence cut in gold Greater the palpablo shape of a big draft of love hath no man than this, that a man

lay down his lie for his frienda. **

all particulars may be had from the undersigned.

Termsas asual.

HUGHES & EDUCA,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong Feb. 7, 1917

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Sapplies the blood with the wanted nourishing and healthy Bech building materials. palatable.

recruits..

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·Agents :--A. 8. Watson & Co., La.

Hoogkong

As to the submarine, menacé, Reniman remarked that we had been proming on the arming of our merchant vessels against submarinca with sodolo The Government, which was at first rated activity throughout the last 12 ander Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, menthe. Amongst the decisions of last had organised from the beginning the August was that the production of arma The shrines are primarily and, finally,

great part which had been taken by Greatments for the difonos of merchant' venacis to furnish a record of those men who

Britain from the earliest date of the war should take first place, and he had no have made the Great Decision, and to

to the present. The criticists of the doubt, that that decision would not bo recall us to the peed of giving thest. our

last two or three months of those who had interfered with by the Government's prayers. Accordingly, in wine cases dut

beau charged by the King with the of ten, the hell of Honour is sarmounted.

184ponsibility of administering “** his

The arming of merchant shiper brought by a few words of prayer, lettered. 'in

Government has frequently been, con certain risks Captain Blakid was now gold or inscribed in white paint, or else

tinued Mr. Runcima. ill-informed in peril in Germany, because he had the crowred" with a bracket whereon there can editorial observers point out, justify

Strategic. corsiderations alone, Amen Perhaps I had better say zo more than) courage to the his defence against, thesis good knowledge of Mandarinand Wékkri standa u statutto, either of St. George the United States in gaping Denmark that. It would be better that I should submarine which was attempting to or the patron saint of the parish, and to $25,000,000 for three small West Indian charge them with lynorance than with a acus cases of the Virgin and Child: faleads of problematical economic value, worse sin

„„„AMERICA'S ́PURCHASE OF THE

DANISH WEST, INDIAN ;-

ISLANDS

Sometimes a quple of lags of the ALL with an area of only 138 square miles But that criticisan has boas persist and a population of less than 33,000. ware of-rost above se a raminder of the While the price is apparently mors ent. It has second character and cause at stake, but the main thing, is then they are worth, i remarks the temper which has swept away from the the Roll of Honour, protected by nothing Indiaaspolis Star, it is approximately minds of many people the achievements save so image and & prayer and a few the price of one of our new super dread of the British Empire during the pass 21. blossome redolent wilke of heaven and Doughts, and the islands in an emergency years." (Cheen)

might be worth more to is, than &

buying something :: more

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destroy bia vesies and crew

Captain Bisike, for all we know, might share the tato, of Captain Frysti, who was the victims of judizisi murdar. God for. bid that that should be bis fate, t

International in on titled a captain to

the the moane be had at his disposal toil defend himself, although 15 was sold by our enemies that he was gully through manner in not being member of his Majesty'

"LORD” TEALDAKS'S ARRAY SKAVICEL.

He dwelt on the

see in all this an ademult""upón" tho sturdy the Philadelphis Evening Ledger which the Army Had been augmented Foroes, I however, there was any traditions of the Reformation, and you are making it easier to maintain the since the Expeditionary Foren went to doubt about this, for his own part be

will doclaim against the weakness of our Monroe Doctrine in the trying times France, and remarked that what had been bould be zo objection to x ontain num ecclesiastical authorities a bishop, show Care..." coming, K

we did lot

Hone was due to o who was thorn, barb bur, vessels being put is contain al-le trackling is this way to the buy them there was always the danger reviled probably, fasa any other man in sim, a under that the statios of "ofer udotastable, and reactionary faxeds of the many or another of the gree: European car Lime

bat Denmark Would sheni to

religion long ago deposed. But thin Powers, which would mean the establish The Territorial syster was the nucleus

oplain might be pat cu a ales

Mr. Euncimen concluded by app

LESSONS" IN CHINESE. ME LI HONU PAN, a Chinese graduste versed in

tam jāsam Offelse and areas as teacher to an le has a good method of training Earopasta. Sơ in the Chins examination, and la pos Beat at certicate Chinees toob

Those who intend farming, the Chinese language ajara requested to wzile ora, China Mai". Omas et drees to Na. 160, Wenesten Mane, Bond Lowe

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FRENCH LESSONS

G. MOUSSION.

15. Morrison Hill Roa

bishop will probably reply, as a Chebelis ment of a foreigs neval boy in dangue-of all. It was owing to the direct hazid for unity in support of the new Govan SAVARESSES friend replied when I led him upon ous proximity to the Panama Canal As thoas who were neither dilatory nor bent, which he pressed the bope would the point, that war la intel a violentes en insurance policy of 6,000,000 foulish that the Army had become one of board the close to whom

Boland Gu Uber puts it: Why not

section, throwing us back upon first

principios of right and, wrong, mast, not be above adopting prim #rabola kad ideale in, an attempt for

"and-odify simple tunat

scoffer wo are further, told Zina

affectually siloosed the Inc noong Mary-kan: personally visited-

worth, at a rodent com the wonder of the world (Checray his colleagues were sub tation,” “bout #500,000,0001-a policy. The work of taming out musitions hot deal of which

mid op for the rest of time so far as boen trackable, and is wis because immemed.

particular source (d), troubla is con,

nal will tract

and be of finreaching

us had been a united people that these,

But the groaleahs of all dhess program tent had bead in regard to lis

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