1918-06-24 — Page 3

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1918,

Hughes & Hough

ADCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT,

General Auctioneers Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission Agents.

PROPRIETORS

*To-Kwa-Fan" Coal Storage.

A.

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4th 5th Editions.

A Talegraphic Cola.

Tilegraphio Address

"MISION" HONGKONG.

A

PUBLIO AUCTION.

THE

HE Undersigned have received in

structions from Mr. Dos CHEONG Kxe, to sell by Public Auction,

TO-MORROW (Tuesday),

the 4th June, 1918, commencing at 3.30 p.m. at his premises "The Old Fose Office Building" Queen's Road Central, A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF

CHINESE PORCELAINS,

EMBROIDERIES, KAKEMONOS, IVORY AND JADE CARVINGS,

tc. &*...

వి

Comprising:-

A large variety of 5 and 3 coloured Vases Bowls, Plates and Flower Holders; Blue and White Figures, Ginger Jars, Buddhas unl Wall Plates.

Old Erasses and Bronzes, Fekihose Cloisonne, Amber and Porcelain Snuff Bottles, Carved Bamboo Ware, Jade- stone and Ivory Curvings, etc.

Silk Embroideries, Chinese Water Colours, Lacquered Screens, &c., &c., kc. (Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view from Saturday the 15th it. Terme-Cash..

HUGHES & EQUGH, Auctioneers

Hongkong, June 11, 1918

PUBLIC AUCTION.

nit

HE Undersigned have received instruc

Tous to all by Tablic Aretion,

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERTED),

од

WEDNESDAY,

the 30th June, 1918, commencing at 9.30 p.m., st their Sales Rooms, No 3 Des Yeux Rood, Corner of 'Ice House Street,

AN ASSORTMENT OF

HOUSEHOLD LINENS, &c,

Comprising:- Scalloped Pillow Cases, Sheets and Bed Quilta, Bingle and Double Plain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, White Satia Quilts Table Cloths, Fare Linen Damask Serviettes, Bath Sheets, Path Towels, Turkish Towels, Glass Cloths.

*G. Terms:--Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, June 22, 1918,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

539

HE Undersigned have received in-

Ted by Public Auction

*(TOE ACHIT OF THE CONCERNED),

oa..

WEDNESDAY,

AUCTION.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(FOR ACCOUNT OF TEX CONCERNED),

THE WAR.

(Continued from Page 5.)

THE CHINA MAIL."

THE Undersigned ha received in-

structions to sell by Public Auction, SUNDAY'S TELEGRAME.

THE WESTERN FRONT.

BRITISH TAKE PRISONERS AND

On

WEDNESDAY

the 28th June, 1918, at 11 a

at No. 4 Carnarvon Villas, Carnarvon Road, Kowloos.

SUNDRY. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., contained therein. including -

PIANO (Baby Grand by Beulhoff).

in good condition.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Ou view from Tuesday, the 15th, as 3 p.m.

Tan-Cauh.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, June 2, 1918.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE.

538

TEAMER Chinese Flag-Steel Buil, Br.gines and Boiler, in good Condition-Capable of Carrying 930. passengers and 540 tons caryo Speed eleven knots. Price $300,000 H.K. carreney, prompt delivery.

Faller particulars on application Address WING HING,

"CHINA MAIL" Office. Bongkong, June 22, 1998.

544

REPULSE ATTACES.

LONDON, June 21. Field-Marshal Sir Donglas Haig reporta:-

We captured a few prisonam and indicted many machine-guns and casualtier in maids and patrol excounter at Aveluy Wood, Hebuterne and Boyelles and on both banks of the Scarpe.

We repulsed with loss several at- tempts to recapture ground north- westward of Merria.

AERIAL ACTIVITIES.

LONDON, June 21. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reporting on aviation says

Low clouds and rain" interfered with ying on June 19. Enemy aircraft showed little activity.

We destroyed sine German machines and drove down two. Une British machine is missing.

THE FRENCH „FRONT.

INTERMITTENT ARTILLERY

FIRING.

LONDON, June 21.

A French commahip reports ao intermittent artillery duel between Montdidier and the Oise and south of the Aisne.

A French communiqué states:-

We improved our positions north of Faverolles and in the region south of Hantevesnee, taking score of prisoners.

TO LET

L

TO LET.

POSSIBLE RESUMPTION OF

OFFENSIVE,

PARIS, June 21.

A semi-official message says:- The present besvy artillery fring

ATD. 4, MORRISON HILL from between the Somme and the Ancre

N

July

Apply to---

THE TREASURY. Hongkong, June 5, 1918.

NO

TO LET

497

10. 7, STEWART TEKRACE,

No. 12, THE PEAR 4-roomi FLAT, No. 56, The Peak.

STANTON LODGE" Mount Parrish, Kennedy Rond level.

Apply to-

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, June 1, 1918.

A

TO LET

483

possibly heralds the resumption of the offensive.

AMERICANS INFLICT CONSIDER- ABLE LOSSES.

LONDON, June 1. An American official report says:— Our machine-gun fire and patrols inflicted considerable losses on hostile patrols north-westward of Chateau Thierry and in Woerre.

There is artillery activity in thess regions and in Lorraine.

COMPARATIVE LOSSES IN AERIAL

FIGHTS..

SOME ELOQUENT FIGURES.

PARIS, Judé 20, . Contradicting the German claims of Allied losses, it is announced that during May the French alone brought A SHOP in Nathan Road, Fowloon. down 231 enemy machines and put cut

FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon.

Four roomed EDUSES in Kowloon.

Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LTD. Alexandra Buildings.

Blangkoug, August 22, 1917.

TO LET

JO. & THE PLAN, LUSTLEIGH." No.

HOUSES on Shameen, Canton.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

·MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.

BANK

(TAFWAS CISKO).

the 26th June, 1918, commencing at THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED 1.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8 Des Voux Road, Corner of,

Is EoLSE STREET,

TEAK

TEAKWOOD AND BLACK WOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND TWIN BEDSTEADS, OURTAINS,

CARPETS, &c., &c.,

INCOLORATED BY SEXSTAL IMPERIAL Chauri, 1809.

Capital Subscribed... Yen 30,000,000 Capital Paid-up

20,000,000 Reserve Fund

5,650,000

J

HEAD OFFICE: TAIPEH, FORMOSA.

BRANCHES: JAPAN-KoNE, OSAKA, TOKYO And Yozo-

DAMA.

FORMOSA-AKO, Giran, Kant-KarenkE

KEZLONG, Maxusa, Prxan, SHE CHIKU TAICHT, TAIN 18, TaxÓW, Tumeur,

QANTON CHINA-AMOY,

FOOCHOT HAKO, KUKIANG, SHANGHAI SWATUW. OTHERS-BATAVIA, BOWAY, HONGZORG,

AND AN ÅSIGETMENT OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, As follows:- Arco-chairs and Chesterfield Sofas (new) Card Tables, Upholstered Saites, &c. Bedroom Furniture, comprising Double Brass and Brass-mounted Bedstende, Teak Twin Bedsteads, Eldeboards, Dinner Waggona, Ertension Dining. Tables and Chairs, Tés and Occasional Tables, &c., Dinner Services, Crockery Glass Ware Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets & Bath Boom Utensils, Bundry Electro-Plated Wares A

Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Bereens, Blackwood Furniture, including large Black wood Beroen, Sido Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, &c., &c. Engravings, Fletures Kinkosan churie, Indo Ghiza, India, Philippine

and Brass Vases, &, c. Tounis Poles and Net, Berral Carpets now sari second-hand,

Bull Particulars from Catalogue).

BUGERS & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong June 29, 1818.,

LONDON, SINGAIORE, BOZZABALA, DEKARANG. and New York,

LONDON BANKERS: Capital and.Counties Bank, London, and South-Western Bank, Parr's Bank.

The bank has Correspondents in the Commercial rentres of Russia. Man

Australia, America and and Jav Australia, An elpawhere.

Interest allowed on Curr

on Current Account Fixed Deposits, and Eavings Deposits at rates which will be quoted on {application.Co

N. YANAOITA,

Manager.

HONGKONG BRASOR 23, Dea Vous Road.

Hongkong, May 1, 1018

of action another 160.

They also destroyed 35 balloons, against the French losses of 60 aero- Į planes brought down and 12 put out of

action. V

THE VOTE OF CREDIT.

LONDON, June 21. *The House of Commons has passed the third reading of the Finance Bill.

HOW GERMANY PUNISHES

POLITICAL ACTIVITY....... INDEPENDENT SOCIALISTS SENT TO TRENCHES.

AMSTERDAM, June 91.

NAVAL AERIAL SUCCESSES

Lovpo Jade el.

kuri mutuel. —Win, #180; Places, Nosi 1, 16,30 | Sança (hen

The Admimfty raportés Our aircraft between. Tube 17 and 19, State's Cuford thate Gentle Cath dropped 16 tons of bombs with good 148lb (Mr. Knoll) 1 results on the following objectiger. Sure Black Cat, 14th.

(Mr. Purton) 2 Mr. Soure' Siamese Cat, b

(Mr. atton) 3 Also ma-Mr. D. Landale's Sta ef Doon, (e. Seth); Mr, Goale da Snuff Box, (Mr. Sedgwick

Bruges dorks, Ostend decks, Ze brugge. St. Denis. Westren, Mas Aelter and aerodromes alsowherd "im Belgium.

We also attacked enemy shipping with bombs and ammunition obtaining two direct hits, one aboard a destroyer, Enemy aferaft attacked two of our formations. We drove down one..

All the British machines returned. Fexcapt one, which, was forced to descend

in Holland

GERMAN AIRMEN DESERTERS IN

DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN, JUDO

Two Gerasa aeroplanes bar landed in Denmark.Appgreatly the almen are deserters wishing to be interned

One of them is believed to be Professor Nicolauthor of the pacist book "Fsychology of the War," whom the German authorities sentenced to four months' imprisonment for writing it.

ALLEGED ESPIONAGE CHARGES.

WOMEN CONDEMNED

DEATH BY GERMANS.

Won by there longths; une length separating second and third. Tige 2mins 19 1-5secs.

Coal Sweep-Nos. 3, 2812.50; `65, $175.00; 10787.50.

Pari-mutuel.Win, 11.30: Phe9, Nos. 1/37.10; '7, #13 '." Class HANDICAP Class. Three-

mile Mr. Hartford's Malcolm, 13016,?

(Mr Morrison 1] Hough's Hargin,195 (S

Mr. Luxz Anticipation, 14815,

(Mr. Kremat Also ra

ran Mr. Dryasdust's The Spec. (Mr. Sedewick). Mr. J. A. Nidge's Ridgeway, (Mr. Satton)

tween second and third Time: Imin, Won by two lengths, a short head be- 30 1-5 sect

Cash Sweep-Nos. 21, 1060.20; 202

·$194.20; 56 $93.50.

Pari-mutzel-Win: $1140; Places, | Nos. 1, 910 ; 2, $16.0

SAUDLING RACE. TO,,,M. T. W. Doyle

AMSTERDAM, June 20. The Germans bare arrested over 50 persous in East Flanders on suspicion of espionage.

Sixteen, including women, work con- demned to death, which sentence, it is rumoured, bas already been arried out.

WAR DISEASES OF RUMANIA.

CHEMICAL TREPARATIONS REQUIRED FROM GERMANY.

The

AMSTERDAM, June 21. Pasche Zeitung rays that Rumania is negotiating with Germany for the supply of large quantities of chemical preparations and other medical materials in order to combat war diseases, which are raging in Recania and decimating the population in some ditricts.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA.

THIRD MEETING.

Mr. K. B. Raid Mr. J. Rideway

Mr. Roderick Barton, Mr. Jguibb, and Mr. II. Fe h, also competed

Cash Seen: Nos. 191, $96.9 17. 898.10..

INTIMATIONS

HONGKONG ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY DRAWING OF WAR BONDS, 1918

LIST OF WINNING NUMBERS.

Number 11,820 1st Prize $176,250

54,624 - 2nd 80,415

3rd

52,875

35,250

+

Ticket Amount Number of Prize

Ticket Number.

of Prize

Ticket Number

Amount

of Priza

400,

Amount

400*

35,250-

100

00367

100

-01T21

27320 31390

200

63601

200.

100

63730

*1,000+

.01730

7,500

36337

64266

10,000'

+00

37815

*7,300:

85186

2,000

02433*

700

39329

400

67017

100"

04474/

300'

39562

100

--R8353

700

06380

300

40EGS -

100

69403.

· 100-

07531

200

J0739

2,000

70244

200:

0737412007 08625 $31,000. 095461,000

40788

300

78303

40948

5,000

79458

-100%

41403.

400

73436

100

0999 100

42920

200

71812

400

11518

300

:

43561

200-

FOTO

200

11820

176,230

44079

25

70383

13270

100

43094

2,500

*7980

400*

13883

100

-40439

1,000 *898*

- 700

14925

1,000

45220

70080415

70, 182.

15646

700

465407

400,

16150

2.000

49319

2002

N5753

300

Pari matuse-Win $20.40; Places, Nos. 1. 872.38:2, $8.00; 3, $11.00

17028

200

49107

• 2010.

88112

2,000

18450

700

49941

B00

$9336

300

18748-

200

50230

700.

85897

·300

1995

5,0000

354252

(200

NANEG

2004

19375

.200

54624

.52,875

29975

100

19606

50767

200

20647

2,00

56370

100

91074

300

*11136

200.

-38576

200

02076

200

22124*

100'

50806

400

92868

1:00

javen

.60335

207

42928

300

21090

300

60404

100

93965

100

24132

400

6134

200

$ 2 +1

-400

100

61494

- 1,000

93376

300

23502

2,500

64286

200

93658

26450

NOU

62764

400

*#6752

100

63335

300

CLAS HANDICAR-R. Class. "Three-

quarter mile,

Mr. Lux's Marne, 1531b.... (Mr. Seth) 1 Mr. H. & Dowbiggin's hurehtia

(late Charchonse), 148lb.......

((Mg) Kromitr) 2 Mr. Blank's Green Cloth. 150lh

(Mr. Barton) 3 Also ran-M Reil's Doubtful, (Mr.) Leid); Sir E. Kadori's Essex Chief. (Mr. Sutton); Mr. Stave's Cafeel Cute Cum ouflage) (Mr. Knoll: Mr. Cottager's. Floughed-feld. (Mr. Doyle)

↓

#1248

100

11

Winning Tickets shogic be presented at the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong,, during bus ness hours.

Won by two lengths: 1. lengths divid ing second and third. Time? min), 40 3-5suc

Cash Sweep--Nos. 149,8714: 97, $204;39, 8102

Places. Pari mutuel-Win: $9 20: Nos. 1, 28.10; 2, 820: 3, 87.40. Lantas NoMINATION,-Three-quartermile

The inner in this case was the com- petitor passing the winning post at a

Should any winning ticket not be presented before noon on time approxia ating nearest to a given time.

the 23rd December, 1918, the ticket will be cancelled, and the Mr. J.Gibo (nominated by

Miss Y. Grimble) value will be distributed amongst War Charities by the Com Mr. F-Sption (octrinated by Mr. F. W. Doyle (nominated by

Wiss 8. Sutton) 2mittee of St. George's Society of Hongkong through the medium-

of the Hongkong War Charities Fund Committee

The bird meeting of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club took place at the

Miss Crawford) 3. Happy Valley on Saturday last. The Also competed: Mr. Fl. Seth (nomin weather was all that could be desired Mr.TF. Fisher (nominated by Mrs. sted by Mrs F. Douglas Bain): and the trick in good condition after Etewart) Mr. R. B. Reid n

by Miss Lack S

E. Smith) Mr. the heavy rains earlier in the week. Thursfield (nominated by Miss Ritchie): There was a fairly large gathering of Mr. R. Barton (nominated by Miss Jean people present.

Gordion); Mr. W. Marrison (nomin- ated by Miss D. Grimble); Mr. J. a list of the Ridgway (nominated by Misa E. Wood-

Cock).

The following is officials -

Patrons: H. E Sir Francis Henry May, 5.C.M.G, H. E. Major-General F. Ventris,

Coromittee The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (ex-officio), The Hop. Mr. D Landale, Mrs. H. P. White, D. M. Rosa, Dr. Forsyth, Major Camel, Mesars. J. Gibb and C. F.

Blason.

Judge Mr. D. M. Ross.

Handicapper: Mr. D.. M. Roba.

14t Starter: Mr. H. J. Gedge. 2nd Starter: Mr. D. E. Clarke. Time Keeper: Mr. M. S. Sassoon. The Band of the 25th Middlesex Regiment ander the able direction of Rendmaster Laarte Owen onlivened the proceedings with excellent music.

The Gymkhapa, Stakes, the chief event, was won-comfortably by Catford ridden by M. Knoll Another race which provided me excitement was the mile and a quarter, won by Conquest Dahlia ridden by Mr. Knall

In the Prussian Lower House the The best dividend, 3110.40, was paid Independent Socialist Hollmann stated in the Class A Handicap when Malcolm, that hundreds of Independent Socialists with Mr. Morrison up, made the most were being sent to the trenches as sensational win of the day. The punishment for their political activity,

Unserviceable we were sent to favourite, Anticipation, with Mr. Kremer prison, where many perish of hunger. tipled from the start closely followed

SUBMARINE DEPOT AT BRUGES DESTROYED.

FINE FEAT BY ALLIED AIRMEN

AMSTERDAM, June 21, Airmen's horas destroyed a sdby marine torpedo depot at Bruges. Several inhabitants were killed.

COUGHING INTO CONSUMPTION

Only a Cough but you stop it while it is ONLY cough.

WATERBURY'S *METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND

The finest preparation made, for combating severe coughs, CURES any cough taal only a cough,

OF ALL

PRICES: 3125 and 225

The Spec. Malcolm was then run ning at the tail of the string This position was maintained ant? the bore band when Malcolm was seen 'to gradua ally gain on the leaders, and in the home straight. Bo speedily forged ahead and won comfortably by two lengths with a bead between the second and third. The results were as follows:-- FITE FURLONGS Race-Handicap Mr. Roderick Barton's › Rockmouna

16016

(Mr. T. Berton) 1 Mr. Luz's Marne. 153lb.

Dr. Kremler) Sir Paul's Conquest Dallin, 154lb.

Me Knoil), 3. Also ran-Mr. Reid's Dabtful, (Mr Reid); Mr. Thomas' Glorious Pearl, (Mr.. Fedgwick, Mr, G. & G.`s Second Violin, (Mr. Morrisar).

Won by a neck, a length, separating 'second and third. Time- Imin. 23:1-5

BECH

CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALM

of rheumatizm, of twings. touch Aal neuralgia whatever the trouble is Chamberlain's Pain Balm drivOJ AWAY the pain at once and earn the complaint quickly. Piret Application gives relief. When a bottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and aceldaczaný (bo. promptly relieved, cuts and bruisen quickly healed and swelling promptly reduced. In fact, for the household ille Te is just such an embrocation us every family hould be potekled with (For me by all Chemist and Storesce pers

inased

Time: mins. 12sers.

H. C. SANDFORD, (Hón. Treasure”). J. H.. BRISTER, (Hou. Secretary),

St. George's War BoudTM Drawing

P.

HONGKONG, 21st June, 1918.

Caab Sweep No. 9. #756:30p 24, $215.80; $33, #107.90."

Pari-mutuelWin: 203.70; Places, Nos. 1, $14.70 2. $13,00;.3, $13.50, UNE AND A QUARTXE MILL-Handicap Sir Paul's Conquest Dahlia, 1481b. Mr. Luz's Anticipation, 144lb.- Mr. Soares Black Cat 150th.

-(Mr. Knoll) 1

(Mr. Kremer)

(Mr. Beth) 3 Also rani:-Me Thomas Glorious Pearl (Mr. Dorle): Mr. G. and G's Second Violin (Mr. Parton).

Won by three lengths; one length be- tween se ond and third. Time: mins. 61.3-5 secs.

Cash cop-Now 223 8381.50; 31. 55.00: 154, $127.50.

fari-mutuel-Win $32.40; Places. Nos. 1. 13.80; 2, $13.60.

The ex Queen of Greece is said to have just paid a short secret visit to the front.

Kaiser, her brother, on the, Western

Crand Duke Michael, the ex-Taar's brother, who was exiled to Ferm and im prisoned by the local council, has been

released.

If it makes you short of breath to go upstairs you need no other proof that your block is thin, and watory. Next to pallur this is the commonest symptom, anemiaka m

Every man who fails to pass the staircase text-should build up her blood at once with Dr. Williams Pinkc Fille

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Dr. Williams: Pink Fil the blood and in this way strengthen every part of the body. This improve macat goes on until perfect health result Every pale, amemle vomati is urged to send for the free booklet

Pintu Zalks to Womeps?

De WilliamsPink Pills are sold by all chemista, or they will be sent. postpaid, one bottle for $1.30, dix for ge, by the

edicine Company, 96 fizechuen Road, Shenghil

FOR IMMEDIATE" SALE.

LKALIF

JUST ARRIVED BIG SHIPMENT INCLUDING

AMERICÁN · CAUSTIU SOLA 764 solid. In fron" drams escà “containing

About 700 lbs;

ENGLISH HUBIATE OF AMMONIA (sal-ammoniac)

No quality Fine white (powder) 95.5% Aammonium Chloride. No. 2 quality Fire white (powder) 93.5% Ammonium Chloride.. ENGLISHI SODA ASH 58% denso. Ip gánny bags or barrels, ENGLISH SILICATE OF SODA 175 T. In barrels each containing

About 800 lbs..

Must be disposed of Prices Resacable.

SHING KEE CO SODA MERCHANTS,

32, Des Voeux Road West, Hongkong.

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING Go., LA.

Established 1883

MANUFACTURERS OF

PURE Manila ROPE

STRAND

to 15" CIRCASTLENCE

GARLE LAID 5 to 15 din

4 STRAND

3" to 10"

3.

CIRCUMFERENCE

Oil Drilling Cables of any size up to 3,900 feet in, length

Prices, apples and fall particulars will be forwarded en application to a

Shewan, Tomes & Co. General Managers.

ongkong, April 11, 1918.

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.

(NOW RECONSTRUCTED;

LINGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILERMAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. A wore dece in this establishment is guaranteed. We have or thirty yeSTS'

We own two Slipways and can accommodate any craft:

Town Oflen, 48, CONNACORT ROLL OFTEAL, Hongkong. Telephone No. 459, Shipyard Sham Eof Pa, Howlon Hongkong,

Telephone No. 9. Estimator Furnished ou application. "94

WONG PINO WA Manager

Hongkong, April 1, 1312

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