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THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1918,

Hughes & Hough

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*** KRIRION** HONGKONG.

PUBLIC

AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received in structions from the Liquidators

of Messrs FCRA of the Firm LOWTREX & Co., to sell by Public

Auction

OF

FRIDAY,

the 5th April, 1919, commencing at 11. at Ma-tau-kok,

Kowloon City Road,

A QUANTITY OF

SECOND-HAND CONTRACTORS

PLANT.

Two 15-ft. Invincible vertical double crank compound set condensing twin saries direct acting centrifugal pumping i engines (one left hand and one right hand) steam cylinders in, by slin. by

· 12in stroke with the necessary fittings and suction and delivery pipes for a lift of about 90 foot.

Two Cates Rock and Ore Breakers (Allis Chalmers Co.) "one No. 6 right | angle style and one No. 3 right angle style with revolving sercons, soncave, tiners and fittings.

One 20 by 10 in. Blake Crusher (Fraser & Chalmers) with manganese jaw plator.

Two Taylor's patent I yard Coaerete Mixers with Steel Framing and fittings, various and spare gear.

One tin. Double Cylinder Manchester Famp by Pears 7in. sad 19in cylinders, 14in. stroke with suction and delivery pipes about 50 ft.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

ARBOR DAY FOR CHINA,

The Nanking University College of Agriculture' azd Forestry ashe us to: publish the following:-

this time to the Ching Ming testival). Allow us to call your attention at which comes on April 6th. You will remember that by a Presidential mandate of July 31st, 1015, the the 6th April, 2018, commencing at 9.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Ching Ming has been raade the Arbor Such a mandato Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Day for China,

TUESDAY,

RACE COURSE TRAGEDY INQUIRY.

[Continung from yesterday.] Colonel J. R Foung, kto of the Royal Engincare gare evidence late yesterday afternoon. Ha expressed the opinion that ass-bracing, which the builder of the mintsheds had put is the Party walls in place of struts, was a satisfactory substitute. Looking at the is most significant from a forestry plan showing the bracing front and standpoint.

back, witness said the front seemed We have sent out thousands of to him insufficiently braced, but he did pamphlets and circulars urging not think the front could have been schools, clubs, and officials to observe made structurally sound without the coming Ching Ming, as Arbór. Day. It is hoped that all will obstructing the view. USEFUL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, co-operate and observe the day with)

due emphasis.

ICE HOUSE STREET, TEAKWOOD AND BLACK WOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAE TWIN BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, FICTURES, &c.

AND AN ABSORTEENT OF

As follows ( Arm-abairs and Chesterfield Sofas, Card Tables, Upholstered Suites, &c. Bed

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Asked whether he thought there was danger in having three-storey matsheds, witness said they could be made structurally sound. If the shede had

were any. As regards the inspection 13think it must have Econ rather a oursory inspection; ? Mr. Sacs inspected the sheds on three occasions, but the contractor himself admitted that the matsheds had practically not been begun when the first two inspect- ions were made. Therefore, it really meant that the sheds wore inspecte apes only. Having regard to these points I think it is abundantly clear that the disaster cannot be said in any

it way to be an unforeseeable occurrence; could and ought to have been forescen. In short, it is not an act of God but the work of wan

You will, of course, form your own the P.W.D. alone or the C.S.P. alone, opinion as to who is to blamen; whether or both. I am really not concerned, but Isabmit to you there has been neglig coce on the part of someone, and having Ared the responsibility, upon the proper quarter, the important thing is as regards means of prevention in the future, and this brings me to my submissions.

room Furniture, comprising Doable and ing upon the minds of the young boon properly braced they would never the question from the point of view as

Arbor Day in the West has been beerved as an occasion for imprese Single Brass and Brass-mounted Bed the life of a nation, hence the true people the importance of the free in steada, and Twin Bedsteads, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining usage of Uling Ming should be the Tables and Chairs. Tes and Occasional, and it must be remembered that Tables, &c, Dinner Services, Crockery of the Nation is the forest tree.

the tree that is significant in the life Glass Ware, Cooking Stores, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, do Bath Room Utensils, Sundry Electro-Plated Ware

Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens. Blackwood Furniture, including large 6-Fold Black wood Screen with Coloured Panels Side Tables, &, Engravings, Fictures, de, &o, Tennis Peles and Net. Iron Safe, Several Carpeta, dc, &c.

Ala

The object of sending out this eircular is to cull the attention of some of the missionary schools which may not have received our pamphlets and previous circulars, and also to furnish in a small way some practical suggestions us to how the day might be observed profitably in China.

have collapsed sideways under any weight. The collapse might have been caused by the cutting of the lashings especially those of the diagonals. It would have been suicidal for a man to cut the lashings in the basement of No. 17 becaure that would bring the door upon himself.

My clients do not propose to approach to whether or not the lessees were liable, because, in any case, they do not wish to proceed in that connection, hut interesting recent case, because inc I would like to rend to you a very dentally it might be of assistance to you when you consider the responsibility of the Government in the matter, for T take it that what amounts to negligence The cutting of thei lashings of the diagonals in the bases of want of care to the public on ment would have very little effect on the part of the Government."

ou the part of the lessee would be evid

the stability. Taken by itself No. 9

Mr. Lo then read a judgment in a caso recantly delivered at Home is seriously injured by a fire in the botel sued the proprietor for negligence. It

The planting of a few trees was very weakly braced and struts which an inmate of an hotel, who was by the young people under the should have been put in. He did not direction of teachers shonkl. no think each shed need be stable fe itself

2 PIANOS and 1 RUBBER TYRED doubt, be the main thing in but each straight row of sheds should

the programme for the day. But be so.

RICKSHA.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue), TIRSIS:--Cash.

FUGEES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, April 3, 1918,

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FOR SALE

* Room.

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ADDRESS BY MR. LO.

it is to be remembered thus" the f diversion of setting out a few trees, although exciting and culling forth Mr. M. K. Lo then addressed the enthusiasm, must be regarded only jury. He said I propose to indicate & means to the desired end rather shortly the attitude which my clients, 294 than us the end itself. The students who are the families of some of the should be taught or Arbor Day the deceased persons who perished in the use and value of the tree in the life fra, "desire to take up as regards this of the nation, and it is essential that inquiry, and to make certain submis- permanent results-lasting impressions on their behalf. Although they sions-be left in their minds.

are among the people who suffer most and are therefore the most interested in the result of the inquiry, they do not wish to endeavour to fix the lame en somebody irrespective of whether any blame could properly be found. On tan other hand, they feel that it is part of their duty to see that if the disaster was found to have, sa fact, been caused by negligence, they should do what they could to locate the responsibility and to urge that steps should be taken

FOR SAL EL.

ALESEND." 109 THE PEAK, "G"

Apply C. H. GALE,

Hongkong, Mar. 3, 1918. st

P. W. D.

FOR SALE!!!

Apply

It is suggested that one of the following things be done to assist in making Arbor Day more memorable or the impressions of it more lasting

in the minds of the students.

was established that proper precautions had not been taken against risks and the proprietor was held liable.

submit that no matabeds of more than ore storey should be allowed, that there bould be proper regulations framed both as to the number of persons to be and that in the absence of a sufficien accommodated, the number of nxits, etc, water-supply from the main, a fire tank, and a fire engine should be in readiness and that no cooking arrangements should be permitted. If the nature of the case makes these elementary precautions against fire impossible, then I submit that the only alternative is not to have matsheds for the races at all, but to have proper brick buildings built.

DO YOU FEEL OLD-?

(1) After the planting ceremony is over, the students might be gives an opportunity to write or to discuss the importance of forest trecs: how they supply material for homes. for fuel and for thousands of industries; how

with life and ill health seems to threaten If you feel a growing dissatisfaction. they store water for streams to prevent any recurrence of the

you without - the symptoms of -any quench men's thirst, to ichgate their disaster. I do not wish to dwell upon specific discase showing your nerves TO lans, to drive their uills and to El feel that the Jury appreciate it perhaps Blood is thin.

the evidence at any length, because I probably andernourished because your their rivers deep for vast traffic of more than I do. But I would like to make a few observations. To begin with,

One 20 H. F. double cyl. Rober Fort- TUSCULUM, Bariter Road, 155. Peak, inland navigation; how thes influence

able Engine with usual fittings and mountinga.

One sin. Belt-driven Centrifugal Pump with action and delivery pipes about 78-80 IL

Also

A quantity of Steel Wire Rope. Old Metal, &c

Un view from 2nd April.

Terms --Cash.

BUGLES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Mar. 30, 1918.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(FOR 1000UNT OF THE OGECERNED),

181

DUNCAN CLARK, LAXE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong. Mar. 1, 1918.

195

FOR SALE

THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Your Road, Comer, of Ice House Street,

MOTOR YACHT; Built 1916, had very little usage, Holl

....Teakwood Length, water-line 28′ 5′′; over all 36 Beam *** Draft...

144

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3 HE Undersigned have received in-

structions to sell by Public Anstion Motor "BScripps, Heavy duty 14 H.

Complete with Lavatory, Refrigerator, Price and full particulars may had from the Undersigned.

Terms -Cash.

an

BATURDAY.

+

the 8th April, 1918, at 12 Noon,

their Sales Rooms, No. 8

Da Vatz Road, Corner of

Ise House treat,

Two SIAMESE CATS male and femalo

about 15 months old:

Terma :--sa uusi.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Hongkong, April 3, 1918.

PUBLIC. AUQMON.

293

THE Undersigned, have received in

structions from Mr. CasCEG KONG Po or Peixo, to sell by Public Auction,

1,00

FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 5th and 6th April, 1938, at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Vieux, Road, Corner of

Ice House Streek,

A LABOZ ABGETMENT OF

AA VALUABLE CHINESE

PORCELAINS, OLD PRINTS, SKUFF

BOTTLES, IVORIES, &c.

Lomprising:

A variety of b-coloured and coloured Vases and Plates, Blue and White Vases and Figures, etc, old Bronzes, including Incense Burners of the Sung and Ming Dynasties, Pekinese Cloismane, Amber, Jadestone and Agato Vater and Orna menta,Beads, etc., carved Bamboo Ware, Kakemono and Wall Hangings, Jade stone Charms, Ivory Farvings, etc, etc. and a large number of Old Snuff Bottles

Fine JADESIONE INLAID SCREENS,

PLAQUES E

The greater portion of the above stock bas recently arrived from Peking and will be sold without reserve and fncludes pieces from the Sang, Ming Kanghi, Yungching, and... Kienlung Periodie

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(Full Particulars from Catalogue), On visw from Thuray, the 4th inst.

a Buit of Sails, and all Accessories,

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MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA

case. Have you lost the ability to make rainfall, Lumility, sanitation; and feel that I am right in saying that until a quick decision and take prompt action how they protect the useful wild file Colonel Ward gave his evidence, the and hesirate in indecision and consume whenever necessary, or do you worry and increase the beauty of the evidence of the technical experts conan undue amount of time over things country.

sisted of a series of satisfied commenda (2) It would certainly be very pro tions upon the contractors' skill and prematurely old?

that you peed to do quickly? Are you fitable for the teachers to take the ingenuity. The evidence subsequent to. Don't let the arteries in your brain. studenta out, after having observed Colonel Ward's evidence, however, ket hard. Don't let thin blood starve the planting ceremony, to visit eame including that of the Captain Suparin-your nervous system. Proper diet fur of the hills and mountains in the tendent of Police, points conclusively pink pills, for the-second, are what you the first, and a good tonic, Dr. Williams* vicinity and have some features of to the fact that the sheds were built, at need. Act promptly, for little ile grow nii erosion, freshots and gullies ex-all events, upon a faulty basis. There into serious diseases start & couruf plained to them. In nearly all the were three hypotheses as to the cause Dr. Williams pink pills for pale people "mountainous districts of China, we of the collapse. There is, however, no and see how soon your appetite improves see freshets and gullies on mountains evidence that a panic was the cause. and the feeling of weakicas is dispelled. and hillsides that bate come to exist There is no satisfactory evidence that Any dealer can supply you with these as a result of deforestation. If the the sheds. were tampered with The pills, also obtainable, one bottle for $1.50, 6 for 88, from the Dr. Williams' Medicine teachers should take puits to explain only other hypothesis is that the sheds Co., 96 Ezechuen Road, Shanghai. and to impress on the students on and submit that the mode

fell from certain inherent weakneДe, that day the results of deforestation tionis valors than, stessible of constrice. thom to write themes on what they to say as regards construction. I want, and make them remember by asking of the disaster. That is all I-really want have seen after they come back, however, to make just a faw observations Arbor Day would thus mean a great as regards the pruvision of precautions, deal for students..

against Arc. Although it appears to be HUGHES & HOUGH, (8) It might also be well for the common knowledge that matshed firea, acbool to invite коме lecturer to onea fairly started, can very seldom be grapeak or to give a demonstrated lec-pus out; although there had previously ture on forestry or forest trees. The been several big matshed fires to act as lecture should consist of a series of warning to the Authorities, the experiments to show the utility of evidence abows that no precaution of forests and the, "results of deforesta- whaticerer nature was taken to ensure tion. For instance, a forest on a the safety of the public in the event of rmountain elope may be pictured by a frenathreak. As f understand it, Mr. cloth upon a tilted table or inclined Chatham admits that his department. board; then if water is poured on the was at fault but he thought that that bigher edge it will creep downward fault ought to be shared by his pre- decessors ip title. Well, perhaps Mr. through the cloth and drip slowly Chatham's predecessors were at fanit from the lower edge as would rain too, but the really astounding timing to Such an me is that although the water pressure falling upon the forest. experiment would make vivid before was actually tested in 1914 by a respon the students the relation" of forestssible officer of the Crown, namely, the A.S.P., and found to be inadequate, that No doubt there are many other did not seem to suggest to any one that ways by which Arbor Day can be some precautions no necessary. We de to leave lasting impressions in have it in evidence that a three-inch the minds of the students. But it in could not give capugh water, but an must be remembered that the true the race meating takes place only once message of Arbor Day or Ching Ming a year it would not have been a very should be the free of the forest, as arduous thing for a water tanks to be producer and custodian of the neces sont to the race-course and a hose con saries of life and happiness of anected as was done in this case after a nation.

Auctioneers.

"Hongkong, Jan 9, 1918.1

TO LET

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FROM 1st May next, No. 1. AIMAI Austin Road, Kowloon. One six-rooted House, with separate Lath-rooms and Hitchens Apply to

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