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TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1918.

Hughes & Hough,

AUCTIONEERS, TO-2003, GOVERNMENT.

General Amotioneers Share, Coal and General Prodnos Brokers and Commission

Agents.

FROPRIETORS

Co=3 Storage.

Ooda and Bentley's

A. xo 4th à 1th Editions.

*A 1 Telegraphie Coda

Tulegraphie Address

**ITION" MONGIOMU.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Ted by Public Auction,

TIAE Undersigned have received instrus-

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

*

THURSDAY,...

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to soll by Pubile 'Auction (FOR LCCOUNT OF TEN. DONGHAEID),

<

**

FRIDAY,

tho find March, 1918, at 10.30 mes st their Sales Rooma, No. 8,

Des Vanx Road, Corner of

Tee House Street,-

A Larou QuanDIST OF

USEFUL HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

Glass and Crockery Ware, &c., &c.

Also

Electric Ceiling Fans, Fittings, &c. (Removed to Sales Rooms for Convenience

Tax-Casla.

of Sale)

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, Mar. 15, 1219.

£43

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received in

structions to sell by Public Auction,

(POR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED},

од

SATURDAY,

the 23rd March, 1918, at 230 p.m..

"at their Sales Rooma, No. 84 Da Vaux ROAD, Corner of

Is Hunas Street,

LONDON (LETTER

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}

THE CHINA MAIL..

prise, and it cannot be said that the

the turning of a door handle might font. The higher military offolaldom have involved certain amount of of the War Office is also houred destruction. In the coal bunkers within easy reach of the Fark. The many bombe were found disguised dethrong is chiefly feminine, and the lumps of fuel.

THE JEWISH LEGION. Jewish recruits are coming forward steadily, and nearly all of them are joining the Royal Fusilier Battalion,

that is known

London:

Loxboy, Jan. 18.

majority of the men are in khaki.. The horsemen ales were almost all STRICTLY RATIONED. -

in unifona. There were one or two Lord Rhondda will be very pro! minent in the next few weeks, and

family carriages about, between the The will take an early opportunity of

Achilles statue and Albert Gate, and replying to his numerous critics.

as the Jewish not a single motor car. Recent events have strengthened the Legion. Large numbers of Russian society long since used up its petrol. complaints which any Food Con-Jews are now being called up, and and the police here have no troubl troller must face. The meat shortage things are going very smoothly. The in enforcing the law against private

Jewish Legion League has issued a owners of cars. came with such suddenness that it

Of the riders, it is is reasonable to suppose that the Poster in Yiddish, eirculated in worth noting as a sign of the times Ministry of Food was taken by sur-Men of lariel." The taxt says that were riding astride. A few years ago Jewish centres. It is addressed to that nearly all the young women'

it was very unusual to see ang women riding thus in the How, and the unconventional equestrienne was often an American; but it ia the fashion to bring up the girls of the new generation to ride as do their sisters of the Western plains. Few politicians were in the Bow, though halt the peerage were in London this week-end. But the Park has ceased to be a place of resort for the politica! cluas. In war time it is a soldier's rendezvous, and here also are to be seen. on a fine Sunday morning; officers of all Allied nationalities.

measures adopted to cope with it have proved very effective. We have got rid of the sugar queue but not of the margarine queue, and the ment queue is a new addition.

the earnest time has come, and calls on the English Jowa in the same of the United English and Jewish ideals to fight for freedom, for England, for Falestine. It continues:-

The price of rabbits is now restrict- “Do your duty' with honour.' Help ed, but the profiteer has already to keep up the Jewish prestige among made his pile before Lord thondda the nations. Report when you are interfered, and rabbits were selling called up, avoid useless friction, few days ago at is. Bd. The cost of which can only do you harm, and shooting or trapping a rabbit has not disgrace the Jewieb name risen appreciably since the war, soDo your duty to England because, somebody must be doing very well.[above all, it is your duty to your own Moreover, no soccer was the price people, because our fate is now fixed at Is. Pd. than the rabbits seem strictly tied with her fate. Her crisis to have disappeared. The price of is our crisis: her victory our victory. Ash, too, requires Lord Rhondda's The larger the Jewish Legion the attention. There is a strong suspinearer our final goal, the more glori zion that a ring at Billingsgate is ous our future. Jewish men, prove careful to prevent too much fish that you are worthy sons of the ancient warrior nation. Come under coming on to the markets.

There has been a noticeable exten- the Jewish Hag, and fight for free dom, for England, for Palestine." sion of the queues in London. They have now sprung up in quarters The victories of our forces in Palestinistic, and as patient as ever. where they were not before seen, tine, the capture of Jerusalem, and is only just that I should give some Settees, Curio and Silver Cabinet, Jona Incense Burners of the Sung sad Mingand people of the prosperous middla the scrupulous conduct of Generaiden of the stress of the food situa-

th flat March, 1918, at 9.30 p.m... mb.. Rock Villa," No. 13, Wong-Nai-Chong Road, (next door to Le Calvaire),

TEI

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,.

dc.,

tharsin contained. Consisting of :-

Carved Blackwood

Table, etc.

Fed.

Juc

A

LARGI AMCETMENT OF

VALUABLE CHINESE PORCELAINS, SNUFF BOTTLES,

IVORIES, &c.,

Comprising:-

A variety of coloured and 3-coloured Yasce and Plates, Blue and White Vases Overmantel. and Figures, etc., old Bronzes, including

Teakwood Ice-cheat, Cooking Stove and Utensils, etc.

Also

Bottles.

Also

Yasca

Fine JADESTONE INLAID SCREENS, PLAQUES, etc.

Allenby's forces have made a pro- found impression everywhere,

OPTIMISTIC DETERMINATION,

Lest anybody should leap to the conclusion that the above notes are couched in pessimism, and that they merely hint at still worse conditions, let me close with the assurance that the nation is as determined, as

Dynasties Peking Clofaonne, Amber,

tion, and the grumbling-about it în Teakwood Sideboard and Dinner Jadestone and Agate

and classes found themselves compelled

the less responsible labour quarters, Waggon, Dining Table and Chairs, China Ornaments, Beads, etc., Carved Bamboo to shop at the butchers and grocers'

but, on the whole, the dementour of Cabinet, Crockery, Glass Ware, etc. Ware, Fakemono and Wall Hangings,in this trying and uncomfortable THE SPBALTERN'A CHARTER.

Teakwood Twin Beds, Teakwood Jadestone Charms, Ivory Carvings, etc., mather. It would not have matter,

the people is excellent, the con- The "subaltem's charter," as thefidence in the Army and Navy is Wardrobes, Dressing Tabla and Double sts, and a large number of Old Snuffed greatly had they, been able to documents embodying the

War

unabaken, the belief in a victory lead- obtain the necessaries they sought to Cabinet's complete decisions regarding to a satisfactory peace this year buy, but stocks were not alwaysing officers pay and allowances is general, even though there is less sufficient to go round. however right still be styled, will end a faith in politician-especially among sparingly they were allotted and grievance which has grown in force, the soldiers-than at any time in my doled out. Many families must have as the war hap progressed. Parti recollection. The only matter that goue meatless. With regard to the cularly will the increased rates for excites general criticism, apart from equalisation of the meat supplies, it subalterns, and the institution of the food profiteering, is the everlast- can no longer be said that the West children's allowance, be welcomed ing, growth of offcialdom, whose End has an abundance while the less hy the thousands of young soldiers name is now legion, and whose wealthy areas have a shortage. The who have been granted cornmissions habits are not often efficient, rich quarter of London now fares aa from the ranks, and by their wives. sparingly as any other, and is gindMany wives of young officers Have that that should be the case, though, experienced great difficulty in keep no doubt, there are selfish and greedying their families healthy, under the people there as elsewhere. Food dual hoarding has, however, become perilous practice,

PIANO in splendid cardition by E Montzie & Co, excellent Gramophone, records and record cabinet, white -Cockatoo and wage, etc.

Un view from Wedaraday, the 20th at Noom.

Catalogues will be issued. TM-Cash.

The greater portion of the above stock has recently arrived from Tientsin and Shanghai and includes pieces from the Suag. Ming, Kanghi, Yungching Bicalung and Towkwonz Feriods.

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view from Friday, the and at

HUGHES & HOUGE,

"Auctioneers,

2 p.m.

HUGHES & HOUGH.

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Mar. 9, 1918.

993

Hongkong, Mar. 18, 1919.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

E

HE. Undersigned have received in-

‚structions to sell by Public Auction

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

.no

FRIDAY,

the 22nd March, 1918, at 11 am,

at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

One FOX TERRIER FUP about

three months old.

Terms :-54 usual

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Mar. 16, 1918.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

245

THE Undersigned have received in- structions from the Liquidators of the Firm of Messrs. FUNCHAL Lower & Co., to Ball by Public Auction,

MONDAY,

the 25th March, 1918, commencing at at 11 am, at Ma-tao-kok, Kowloon City Road,

Á QUANTITT OF

SECOND-HAND CONTRACTORS!

PLANT,

„Two 15-ft. Invincible vertical double- crsak compound set condensing twio saries direct acting centrifugal pumping. engines (one left hand and one right hand) stena cylinders Shin, by ziin, by 150. stroke with the necessary fittinga and suction and delivery pipes for a. Bft ef about 90 lens.

Two Oates Rock and Ore Breakers

(Allis Chalmers Co} die No.#^\right]

FOR SALE

FOB SALE

248

THE DAMAGED GERMAN SHIPS.

This is an extract from a letter dated Dublin, th January":-

The rationing order, though not rely disadvantages of reduced strictly applied to Ireland, is good for incomes and the high prices and everyone. scarcity of essential foodstuffs, for

..

To-day the price of Butter is 2/5,]

the old rates of pay of a second Margarine is not to be had, Engs are 4td.

esch and Bacon is 2/0 per pound." lieutenant, or even a full heutenant,

The repair of all the German ships that were damaged by their crews in left little margin for a household, American waters has now been com- This aspect of the problem has

TUSCULUM, Parker Road, 155 Peak, pièted, and it is moreover betraying influenced the War Cabinet in setting Ideal for Your

Apply-

DUNCAN CLARK, LANE, CRAWFORɔ. & Co. Hongkong, Mar. 1, 1916..

196

FOR SALE.

THE Undersigned have received in

atructions to at Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Youx Road, Corner

*Ice House Street,

MOTOR YACHT Built 1816, had very little usage, Hull

...Teakwood Length, water-lina 20' 0"; over all 35' Beam...

Draft...

Motor "Scripps, Heavy duty 14 H. P Complete with Lavatory, Refrigerator, a Buit of Sails, and all Accessories.

Price and fall particulars may had from the Undersigned.

Terms --Cash.

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HUGHES & BOUGE,

Auctioneer Hongkong, Jan. 9.||1918-)

TO LET

TO LET.

angle style and one No Bright angleFFICES in York Building

style with revolving screens, concaves

tiners and fittings

One 20 in. by 10 in. Blake Crusher (Fraser à Chalmers) with manganeso jaw plates.

Two Taylor's patent: I yard Concrete Mixers with Steel Framing and Fittings,

Nous and spare gearemon

Pol in Double Cylinder Manchester 1in y Peards Fin. od 12in cylinders pipes ako with suction and delivery

On 18 001

able. Engin double cyl. Robey Port mosatings with truel fittings and

One Bin. Bolt-223) with suction and Centrifugal Pump 78-8076!

elivery pipes about

HOUSES on Shameen, Canton.

ir Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST,

'MENT & AGENCY Co., Las

TO LET.**** TMMEDIATE ENTRY

desirable 8LOPS situated in Los House Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recently reconstructed.

to the Manager, Hongkong Isa Co., Ltd. For rent and other particulacs apply 46 Connaught Bond Central

Hongkong, August 2, 1017.

quantity of Stocking Bope, Old A

Metal Fa

On view from 20th Marsh

HUGHES & Hugi.

Auctioneers Hangkong Feb, 21, 1918.

TO LET

FLAT in Nathan Bond, Karlor.

Four roomed houses in Kowloon

Apply to AUMPHRETS ESTATE & FIKANDE

25 COM LTDANTUR lexandra Buidings. Hongkong, angnał 21, 1917/7

Little Ones.

INTIMATIONS

A Double Safeguard.

When buying Worcestershire Sauce, always look for the signature in White

Lea Verrins

on the Red label, and see also that the name LEA & PERRINS is embossed in raised letters on the glass bottle.

LEA & PERRINS' label and bottle are copied to such an extent that these precautions are necessary, in order to make sure that you are being supplied with the original and genuine Worestershire and not one of its many imitations.

JOHNNIE WALKER: "What do they say?"

Bus 1819

---Still going streng-

BLUZJACKET In Splendid Condition-Still Going Strong,

Any reply 2"

JOHNNIE WALKER:

"Just say, Same with me!'"

JOHNNIE WALKER "White Label" 6 year JOHNNIE WALKER "Red Label 10 years JOHNNIE WALKER "Black Label." 12 years old. Guaranteed same"quality throughout the world."

Agents General, CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO

JOHN WALKER & SONS, Lrs., Scoter Wasser Distiller ↳ KurganNOSTI,

YOUR EYES

no secret to state that most of them up a scale of pay that can only be are already in service again. Among described as generous, costing, as it them is the Leviathan, formerly the will the first year, over £7,000,000, Vaterland, the latest German ocean. The one criticism that occurs at first medicine, given to children should be Every careful parent will insist that giant.

is, that the higher mates and the absolutely pure, safe, gentle and free Almost devilish ingenuity was family allowance

from narcotic drugs aby's Own ure for the Tablets, the Canadian children's remedy, shown in the destruction of cylinders remainder of the wur." It is obvious are guaranteed not to contain one atomi and machinery, as an inspection it that a large proportion of the officers tiny tablet asily crushed between of day harmful drug or opiste1· One was found that the vandalism on all of the two Services will be retained thumb and finger is a sufficient dose for the vessels was in general the same. for varying periods after peace has infant from the day of its birth to six months old. Elder children in In fact, from the methods used it been concluded. The conditions of proportion would appear that the Huns had a life at home are not likely to show

The Arat effect of Baby's Own Tablets is to

to act gently and kindly on the SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTE definite plan in view, and it is con much improvement for a considerable bowels. Then they soothe console, and sidered probable that duplicates of time after nostilities cease, and the fableta are recommended for teething promete calm natural sleep. Baby's Own the parts broken were cast and ready position of the wife of a subalter, in Germany to replace them at the living on her husband's Army pay, good appetite od chemists, of post, free eyes scientifically and fit end of the war. In a number of will again be difficult until he ships the engines were disabled by resumes civilian life unless the new at 60 cents the vis! from the Dr. Wil breaking or throwing overboard the scale remains in force until Shanghai R throttle valve, the replacement of demobilisation.

which took as much time as the But for all that, the new scale

At the first symptom

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5071000 PILLS

troubles, constipation, diarrhos colir, of eye strain you should FRENCH LESSONS

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Sama Medicine Co., 96 Szechten Road, glasses to individual re.

ORIENTAL PRODUCE

repairs. By the use of electric weld caused great delight is military PATELL & CO. ing it was not long, however, before circles where junior officers fore- the damage we made good, and in gather, and Cox's Bank is having a no ease has any failure to be record-buay time balancing up accounts and ed, although almost every conceiv- able kind of patch has been handled.increases, for the advance is retros dealing with applications for accrued In carrying out the work the greatest care had to be exercised, as all sortspective from last October.

of traps were discovered, and even

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and $2.35

HYDE PARK IN WAR TIME..

Mixed with some of the dirtiest weather of the winter we have bad of late some remarkably bright days, and even now primroses are blooming in a West London garden.

This morning's brilliant sunshine brought a large number of well; Imown and fashionable people into Rotten Row. After church parade is not what it used to be before the war, but there is a good deal of social life going on in the West End because the constant coming and going"" of officers

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