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WATSON'S..

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BROWN BRANDY

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QUALITY."

25 YEARS IN WOOD.

"WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

TELEPHONE No 616

THE CHINA MAIL.

NEWS OF THE DAY.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Trozoh tines, EE, bas declareba ividend of Is. per share less inime tax, payable in London on July 7,

THE PEKING CRISIS.

REORGANISATION PROPOSALS.

(Wah, Tez' Yat Fo's Service;)

PERINO, Juny

Most of the Tuetains having now cancelled their independence, consideration is being given to the very haportant questions of the Mr. H. Tours, C.MG., H.R.M.'s Consul at lehang, has complete a tour regganisation "of the Cabinet, the of ophum inspection through Kwrichowreelection of Parliament, ind to the Land Yummu provinces.

means of satisfying the Southern Provinces.

The total output of the Kailan Mining Administrations mines for the week enling 9th June, 1917, amounted to 70,383 tons and the safes during the period to 324 tons

Seventy-four tina of ether, of British make, have been solved by the

to the Colonial Secretary's Office.

T

Kong Chin Chung and Wong Sze Chan propose that the Eurliament ary membership shall be limited to fair, ach the majority of the Tuehus "advocate a membership of

RAN

Chamber proposal and it is reported Opinions are divided on the Single

"THE MAGISTRÁCY,

EXPORTING LEAD WITHOUT A

PERMIT.

Before Mr. A. Dyer Ball this raorning a Chinese passenger from California was charged with attempting to sport 40 lbs. of load without arexport portait from the Superintendent of Imports sud Export.

F. X. D'Almada.

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1917,

THE WING ON COMPANY

„PROSECUTION.' .

THE NORTH CHINA INSURANCE

'CO., LTD.

The case in which two Chinese boat-

OPENING OF NEW-BUILDING. men were charged with uttering à

A handsome and imposing new build- forged order for the payment of $117.60,ing of the North Chma Insurance Co., and knowing the order to be forged. Szechuck Bonds, Shanghai, was formally Ltd. at the corner of the Kiuliang and presenting same for collection at the opened on the 19th inst. when the com- office of the Wing On Company, on the pany held our " At Home," which was 14th instant, was heard before Mr. J.R. business ten.

Attended by a large number of Shanghai Wood this afternoon.

The defendant pleaded his ignorance Mr. Bowley appeared to prosecute on of the law and was represented by Mr. behalf of the Wing Ou Company. The first defendant is represented by Mr. After evidence was heard His Wor-Mattingly and the second defendant by ship imposed a nominal ine of $5, and Mr. Grist. disposition of the lead was subject to adjourned until tomorrow afternoon. informed the defendant that the Evidence was heard and the case the decision of the Superintendent of Imports and Exports.

BAIL ESTREATED:

Two Chinese women failed to appear

that an Eid Commeil will probably in Court this morning to answer

POLICE RESERVE CASE RESUMED.

In Mr. Dyer Ball's Court this after, noon the case was resumed in which a

The reception took place between 11 attended during those hours. Amongst am and 1pmn., and over 260 gentlemen these present and who delivered speeches H. and S. Bank; Mr C. M. Bain, Chair- were Mr A. G. Stephen, manager of the man of the N. C. Insurance Co., and Mr H. G. Simms, the Company's Secretary. speech save the following interesting Mr. Stephen in the course of his review of the history of this old

ablished Company

esta

back in the sixties" a group of Shanghai-merchants esme to the con-

clusion that the pits to be made.out. of the insurance of their shipments could be secured for themselves by forming a local marine insurance company, and is Insurance Company came into existence a result of this decision the North Ching

many of those far secing gentlemen are canson, Michie Brand Hogy. Exvers. familiar to such as Bryans, Bell Dun- Maitland, Tate, Little, Brest, Groom

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., French Antharties off the coast of

Cochin Chin. Claimants should apply by formed, consisting of six persons, charge of being in the unlawful posses / Fortiguese Police Reserve (No. 754) on the Fat January 1883. The names of viz: 4 Sun Chong. Tum Ki Sui,sion of seven taels of opium dross at Joe Henry Beltram, in the employ ChangeHsun, Wong Sze Chan, Fung the Kowloon Railway Station and His of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf to auswer two charges: one of having

tou numerous to mention. It is interes stolen ten cents from the complainant,ing to know that one of these gentlemen one Ho Hin Chenng," Chinese licensed hawker, and another of having obtained by menuces, a packet of cigarettes, the property of the complainant.

Kwok Chang and Tok Wing Tine. Warahip ordered that the defendant,and Godown Company, was summoned Poster Tod, Hayes, Carter, and others

-To-day's Advertisements

SHELL TRANSPORT & TRADING CO. LTD.

NOTICE.

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WE have been prested by the above Company to anneme that new shares will be issued to present shareholders at par (21) in the propor tion of new share th4uld sharis. The dividend of 5 per share payable on 14th July way be utilized to pay for the ney shares.

Shareholders should deposit their holdings with their Bankers by r Jone in order that the Trevessary application nay he made by telegram on 30th June.

Further particulars may be obtained from the Hongkong & Shanghai Henking Corporation of the Charteren. Bank of Înding Australia & China, on application. For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

S. J. STABB'

Chit Manager. Hongkong. June 25, 1917. 11911

SS. "CHIYO MARU". ENDERS are invitel for the purchase TEN TWO BIILERS sal red front the

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wreck of this stenmez,

Particulars and terms of tenders can be obtainer on application to the Undersigned.

GILMAN & CO. T.TD,

Agents, The London Salvage Association. Hongkong, June 25, 1937.

PUBLIC

AUCTION.

(POS ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),.

סנז

FRIDAY,

1313

the gtb June, 1917, 73 p., No. 1. Great George Street, East Point, (next door to Ice House)."

SUNDAY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, C., therein contained.

Consisting of

BIRTH.

WIRKS-On June 15, at Shanghai, to Captain and M. WILKS rlaughter.

DEATH.

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BERSERY. June 15, at the Isolation Hospital Shanghai, BRIAN, youngest won of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. BEESLEY, aged Byears and 7 months.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, June 23, 1917.

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THE POSITION IN RUSSIA.

One case of plague, outside Victoria, was reporter last week. There were three cases of enteric fever in Victoria, one Japanese are two Chinese, and one fatal case of puerperal fever, a Chinese,

outside Victoria.

This Council will decide all import. ant matter concering the forma- to the Cabinet and the re-election:

Pet Parliament.

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Chaug Hsar's five tenants, were We are repiested by Mesars.nl by Li King Hi with the Hughes & Hough to draw the attentionemark that they should be confirmed of the public to the several lots of by all the proviuers and could not Elkington Plate to be disposed of by he definitely conceded by mandate public aration at H. M. Naval Depot, along.. Kowloon, on the 24th inst., at 11 am, They will be on view frors to-morrow.

A partner of the Yuen On jewellery shop at No. 35 Cage Street has reported to the l'olice that on the 21st instant, he entrusted one of his workmen with two diamonds valued at $250, and

structed him to set the stenca in rings. The workman ang the diamonds cannot how be foun

his life in the Great War.

time.

General

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL

BANK LIMITED.

FORMAL OPENING.

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а

ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM CANTON..

TH

(From Our Own Correspondent. )

DRAGON BOAT RACING

THE BAPTIST SCHOOLB..

bail of $50

TH be estreated.

FROM A LAUNCEL.

An unemployed Chinese pleaded guilty before Mr. Dyer Ball" this morn ing to the charge of stealing a metal hose cap from a steam launch.

The magistrate sentenced the defend- ant to six weeks" hard laboier.

ALLEGED COAL THIEVES.

Mr. R. C. Faithfull continued to con- duct the prosecution, and Mr. Lee D'Almada appeared as solicitor for the defence.

Mr. D'Almada submitted that it was a most serious charge against the defendant, and as the defendant was In Mr. Wood's Court this morning Chinese boatman was charged with the undefended it the first hearing of the Careery of a balf-a-ton of coal fromcase, Mr. D'Aimada asked to be in a steamer lying in the harbour of structer ragaiting the evidence "pre- Hanchai.

viously heard..

Mr. Mattingly appeared as solicitor for the defendant and plaarled not guilty on behalf of his client.

the water-boats.

have named is present here to-day. Mr. proud of and we would specially welcome Jenner Hogg, a record he may well be

a bere on this occasion

tile commending these early mer-

chants for their asti teness in reserving. for themselves the profits to be made out of insuring their goods. I will be doing, attribute was not so manifest in hying then no injustice in anying that this down the policy which was to form the basis for running the Company.

The North China Insurance Company was a triennial concern, that is to say. the years and the profiti were divided amon

Company was wound up arery three the shareholders and contributors with the result that while those fortunate individuals did singularly well out of this simple arrangement, the North Chines & Company taturally made

no progress.

Mr. Dyer Ball admitted chit the

In the year 1979 the triennial system charge against the defenriant was awas abolished, and the Company was

reconstituted on a permanent basis, but. very serious one, and granted Mr. still as an unregistered Company on a D'Almada's.application.

matual or

or co-opentive principle, ita. His Worship then outlined from hisants of athers capable of giving on in- membership being restricted to merca

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In the year Is there was x growing feeling in the local mercantile clichs that an essential feature of a public

new Company company is limited liability, and the proprietary decided to define the liability

A new Company was formed called the North China Insurance Company, Limited, and registerer in London ander the English Joint Stock Companies acts in the year 1884.

of marine, insurance.

The paid-up Capital of the Company was the source of a good deal of truable was £250,000, an arrangement; which

in reduced the penis to be made out to the Company later on when competi-

the varying fortunes of the Company." 1 do not propuse to take you through sufficient to that the handicap in

say capital was finally removed in the year the nature of an unnecessarily large 1909, when the present capital of the

Company was established. From that time onwards consistent success has and then climbed aboard the water-boat cross-examination, a consultation was porcent in 1604 to a basis of 30 per cent. At the conclusion of Mr. d'Almads's attended the Company's operations. Its nonul dividend has increased from 15 Witness, subsequently followed the held between the solicitors, and Mr. Jin 1916, while its Reserves have been fugitives aboard the junk and there W. Franks, Acting D. S. P. (R), who trebled within the same period. discovered the defendant stowed away appeared on behalf of the Police in the hold. The three other boatman, Reserve. however, made good their escape.

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As the result of this consultation, the defendant was bound over on a persona! bond of $100, to keep the peace for

RICE SHORTIGE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

To-day is Dragon Boat Festival. The Chinese are cbserving the clay in keep ing with their time honoured custom. Sergeant Bond of the Water Police Outside of Canton city during the last afateri that about 4.30 am., on the 23rd week, the boats have been running from instant, he heard police whistles frem notes of the evidence given at the first fluencing business to the Company. The Many in Hongkong will read with early morning till late at night. These steamer lying off Wanchal and im-bearing of the ease, the report of Tack

Capital of the permanent Company was regret the announcement that Tient-long narrow boats are found in all the mediately proceeded to the ship. There which appeared in the Magistracy WHILE the most disquieting news General R. ( Brentwood, CB., has lost streams and candis of any size. The be learned that saveral conl junks column of this paper on the 21st. is coming from Petrograd just now

instant. Broadwood was the Officer Command-arousel great interest on the part of the by a number of boatmen who had come who had given evidence at the first display of Hags anel test. of strength moored to the vessel had been hoarded

Mr. D'Almada recalled the witnesses cancerning the attitude of the anarchists, it must not be forgothen 1906 to 1910. Broadwood Road was will not peroit the racing in Canton the

ing the Troops in South China from masses 24 in former years. The officials alongside i sampans. Regardless of when we are thinking of Russia's named after him. He distinguished city limits; yet everywhere else the the

hearing of the case. o*. of the presence

crews of Mr. D'Almada sabmitted that the junks the marauders. had general attitude towards the

war himself nan cavalry leader in the Soudan

stolen a large quantity of coal from charges brought against his client that Russia is a very largo place and the South African campaigns, and racing goes on in full force.

were false charges tramped aud that the anarchiiste though they his appointment to Hongkong was

At the approach the complainant and his boarder The Schools of the Baptist Mission of the witness's boat the sumpan people (Dr. may be the most noisy are yet but subject of much carious comment at the which centre around Tung Shan have pushed off from the junk in an attempt their saimosity toward the defendant Lai Chi Ho) because of an infinitesimal fraction of the whole

closed their year's work with the to escape the Folice... Witness, however, because in the execution of his duty, the people. Even the telegrams, report-

customary exercises. One of the most chased one of the sampans, which defendant had been extremely vigilant ing the attempt to instigate a

interesting compounds in Canton with contained a quantity of coal and was all kinds of modern schools can be seen being rowed by four Chinese boatmen grievance was that the defendant had in watching hawkera. Dr. Tai Chi Ho's Tractions well by Fabfit Anction, are sternly discountenanced by the HE Undersized have received in-counter-revolution. show us that they

at Tung Shan. These schools are Realizing that they were.

being married Lai Chi Ho's younger sister best and prepondering clements of} *

astracting more and more interest on evertaken the occupants of the sampan against Lai Chi Ho's wishes. the part of the leading Chinese. new democracy. At the same time

drew their boat alongside another junk the most confident assurances are

The exercises began with the Kinder- forthcoming that the national con-

garten. One of the model Kindergartens The fermal opening of the Industrial of South China is conducted by this science is awakened to the fact that and Commercial Bank Ltd, took place group of Christian workers. The the Liberty which has been won by this afternoon at the premises of the school had its first graduating exercises and for the people in Rassis can Bank, No. 6, Des Vieux Road. The Bank It was an interesting sight to see the only be secured to them by the pro- commences its operations with a capital little tots perform their part with such secution of the war to a final and of $1,000,000, comprising 100,000 shares zeal and beauty. His Excellency the of $10 per share. Later on it is Governor of Kwang Tung, Chu Kia triumphant

victory over the intended to increase this capital Laz, was present and seemed greatly autocratic Powers who by their to £300,000 and

It was stated that the stolen "coal is conduct in the war have shown and branches throughout China. The Bank boys and girls perform their parts with Kaisha.

also to establish moved as he watched the tiny little the property of the Mitsui Bussan conclusively proved themselves to be officials aro Mr. T T. Cheng, such accuracy. He spoke and commend the enemies of every law and under-President; Mr. J. R., Choy, Vice ed these most highly. 191: standing hitherto regarded as securing President; and Messrs W.M. Kau: S.Y The exercises of the Theological the rights and berties of nations. Lee, C. G. Chao, Loo Shui Choak and College and the Women's Train When it is realised that Germany

Dr. Chan Git Cho, Directors.

ing School were also well A Chinese electrician, charged with: The President of the Bank, Mr. T. T. attended. The chief speaker at stealing several "coils of electric wire has conquered about 24,000 square Cheng, in describing the objects of the these exercises was Prof. Chung of the from the Kowloon Docks whilst employ- miles of what a German paper has Bank, pointer out the need for granter Christian College. He ie just back fromed there, was brought before Mr. J. R.

"Kassia's real national

banking facilities in China. Eusiness the United States where he had to go Wood this morning. Fatherland," and has shown every would be greatly facilitated throughout in making his escape from the people's Hia Worship after hearing the evid intention of holding it, the path of China if there were greater banking government. Prof. Chang was formerly ence sentenced the defandant to two daty should be clear to all patriotic facilities and they intended the secretary of Education for South months hard inbour, and four hours 11a.m.-Auction of Household Furni- Russians. The Provisional Govern-lea? the way in that direction. A large China He instituted many reforms stocks in lieu of the last day.

ture, etc. at 10 Lochiel Terracement indeed has named the liberation part of the capital had been subscribed He list great hopes for modern China Cameron Road, Kowloon.

of this territory as its highest war by Chineas overseas, a community for it directed along safe and sane lines. 2.30 p.-Auction Furniture, aim, and even if we could imagine which the bank intended to specially

The closing exercises were given by

carried on even more successfully. The effort has been crowned with success, for a moment that the great bulk of the support of local business men, both their refors were prior to this Hr.. J. R. Wood this morning on the of the Nippon Kaiji Kogio Kaisha. 5 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays excepted)'.

ester: At the same time they askeri, the Girls' Academy. Many of the

and the new company has been estab A Chinese coolie was brought before lished at Edobori, Daka, under the title the U.S.P. (E.) ofce between $ and The Acting D.S.P. (E.) will attend noted educators were present and gave the Buscian poople, would counten-Chiness and Foreign.

growing institution The president of charge of assulting an India watchman Captain Chiura, who has

been ance any treacherous disregard

South China Educational at the Kowloon Godowns.

er with the

the N.I.A Mr. "G. E./ Anderson, the Consul the

the 0.5.K. for Association grad

about 11 years, has accepted the position General of the United States, said that made a most helpful uldrees. The Hussia to the Allies in this war, he did not know what should be done or Governor who was al present spoke fendant had refused to be searched Matau Bishi Co., the Tamashina Co. and present and The watchman alleged that the de of president. The capital is 75,000,000. Company has taken over from the it is entirely inconceivable that said at the opening of a bank, but he most encouragingly the work of this before being allowed to leave the the Matanda Co., 8 salvage steamers there is any considerable amount thought that the lack of good banks school. He laments the neglect of this godowas. When the complainant in of sympathy in Russin for a pesce in China greatly hampered business, hace of their work in the past. He is sistod upon searching, the defendant

an enthusiastic Avocate of education. which leaves the enemy in possession particularly in the direction of the for the girls F thinks this is just an knocked him down and also hit of a yard of Russian territory matter of small, remittances. At pre important as the education of the boys. complainant's finger.

Teakwood Sideboard (Bovalled Mirror), 2 Teakwood Wardrobes (Double Bevelled Mirrors), 2 Bess Fenders and Brasses Teak Overmantel, Copper Boiler, Copper

Fish Kettle, Cooking Utensils, &c, de

Term Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, June 25, 1917.

(Continued on Page 8.je

THE CALENDAR.

MEMOS' FOR TO-MORRÓW.

Flackwood Ware, Fictures, EP.

Ware etc., etc. at Mesara Hughes

and Hough's

3.45 p.m.-Sarita Board Meeting.

General Memoranda.

WEDNEADAY, Juna 27 ;--

Entris close for third Gyakhana.

WEDNESDAY 21 & Tavasnay, June 28---

10 am-Anction of Naral and

Victualling Stores at H.M. Naval

Yard and Kowloon Depbt.

HURSDAY, June, 29-

Settlement Day Hongkong Stock

Exchange...

SATURDAY, Juu 30:

1.

10.30 mAuction of Houscheld

Linen, Ladies Ilouses, etc., st Mesura. Hughes and Hough's

BUNDAY, July 1

Dominion Day, Canada,

Monday, July 21-

General Holiday,

TUERDAY, July 36 mol

called

of the obligations which bind

to

The case was formally adjourned until next Saturday, bail being fixed at $200..

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LARCENY FROM KOWLOON DOCKS.

ALLEGED ASSAULT ON A WATCHMAN.

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the

There can be no hesitation therefore sent it was only possible to make small. The hope of raina is in men of large The defendant, who pleaded not

visions and wholesome viewa in

twelve months.

JAPAN MARINE ENGINEERING AND SALVAGE CO.

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GREAT COMBINE FOR SALVAGE. OPERATIONS.

Arrangements for the organization. of the Japan Marine Engineering and

Salvage Co. have now been completed.

The abortage of rice that has been keenly fels in various sections of the Philippine Islands, specially in Ceba and

will soon be remedied, at least Partially such comporarily, says a Manila

paper, with the importation of a con- iderable amount of fice from Saigon. It is announced that 40,000 cavanes of rice will be brought in to the islands from Vaigon.

HONGKONG POLICE,RESERYE.

PARADES, CENTRAL, Gdy PM Thursday: June 28th-Ambulance

For a long time past several prominent Platoon.

ship-owners. insurance men and mer chanta have been working on a plan

to amalgamate the salvage works of

PATHOL

Members of the Ambelanca Platoon.

Messrs, the Ynmushing Salvage Ca, the will carry their Haversacks and Water Matsuda Salvage Co, and the salvage department of the Miten Rishi Co. Bottles whes en Fatral. which are the most important concerna

BAND.COMTETES;

of the kind in Japan the ides being The Band Committee will incat at that if one grest Salvage Company Headquarters Club on Tuesday, Juisa could be formed operations might be 26th at 6 p.m.

The

connect

together with all the necessary gear, work, as well as the services of the engi equipments and appliances for salvage peers, divers nad men. Judging from the fact that the staff lacludes experts who successfully salve or refloated the Minnesots, the Empress of China, the Dakota and many other big steamers

COMMAND.

(Sgd.) J. W. FRANZE,

Acting D.SP. (B)

PORTUGUESE INDIA

THE NEW GUVERNOR

Soubor J. Ribeiro has been appointed to succeed H E Senhor Couceiro da Coats, as Governor-Gazeral of Portugross He is a distinguished officer of India An Indian contemporary says

the

the cruiser Adannator, which en operated with the Pertoruese land forceR in the Tarumne

in accepting the assurance given by remittances at very high cost. There reference to the girls.and boys of China guy to the charge, stated that the the success of the company would seem Portuguese Navy and was, in command General BucsILOFF, the Commander-He wished the present venture every yesterday would encourage one to handled

was also great need for a stable exhange, and the Governor's lengthy speech complainant whilst hearching him, to be assured. Robe Heralih in-Chief of the Russian Armies, to success. They know what it meant if believe that he is a leader of this class roughness. When 15 defendant com- him with unnecessary General Sir WILIJAM BOBERTSON,they were successful and they equally

SIKE GAMBLING BE RESTORED

that in honour bound, the Arriles knew what it meant if they failed. He IN CANTON of Free Russia will not fail to do felt sure he was echoing the sentimente their duty"; and the further assurance of both Foreigners and Chinese alike

Gorau in Easting against the The British Treasury has paid 48 promoted to the reuk of Frigate Capta

He was recentie plained of this treatment the complainant pushed him against wrious interest on war loans, the and was relieved oz) the post of Direct

greatest ever recorded. The public is of Manito at Mació to cable him and injured his (the defendant's) band largely reinvesting in, war securities. nesume the command of the gen

There were no witnesses to the alleg

Patric Senhor Bibero is leave Lisbon for India about the this month

a pim-Sale of Crown Land at P.W.99 M THOMAS, who has just feturned when he wished the venture every dollars per year has been made for th ed assault, and the magistrate dismissed

WBONESDAY, July 1

of Indeperidence, (1776).

success

to France after long visity of Anniversary of American. Declaration and

investigatiom in Russlu, that he found } = material and moral rossone for the bility of an offensive. In the

THURSDAY, July

254 Total Eclipse of the Moon.

Erl Moon

Princess Vistoria's birthday (1888)

of Russia to less than in that

is to be bor that medici

Many rumours are rife that gambling is to be restored in Canton. It is reported that an offer of ten million privilege This offer comes at a time the case.

ben Chinata in great need of money. No doubt the offer will mean a great, temptation to those who are grappling

ECONOMY IN THE END with the financial diffenther, bows amall amount, to keen temptation or a most subtle kind, but risina Colic Cadiers and the moral force of the better eleme Bemady always in your we do all that can be done to chest, and it is économ the misses tinderatan that mongga

way's turen and cures/quick!

the

BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN. THEFT OF PETROL TINS.

URING the stramer months mothers Chin

should watch for any thom to one looseon of the child's Bowels Hanth's hard labour, and four hours. 20yen prompt attait on at thin

erious

be avoided? this morning, on Herlin

stealing

gatinetrol an

SAFE BUKE