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G. P. LAMMERT.

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER,

AND SURYATOR

-Public Auctions-

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tructions to sell by Public Auc Noa

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WEDNESDAY, March 19, 1019, commencing at 19 o'clock (Noox) as his Saler Rooms, Duddel! Stroot. One Crow-Elkhart Rondstor 4 passenger Motor Car (Just unpacked).

.B-The above ear can be inspected by appointment and is only bein sald as owner is shortly leaving the colony.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO.P. LAMMERT,

"Auctioneaz

Hongkong, March 5, 1919,

FOR SALE.

Two Crele 1 HF. Fay & Bowran Kerosene Engine, Marine Type, with reversing gear, shafting and propeller. Apply GEO. P. LAMMERT.

NOTICES.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH.

WEST POINT. HONGKONG.

INTIMASTION

METEOR GARAGE

Sole distributors of

MAXWELL CARS.

Automobiles for Hire

and for Sale at reasonable Prices,

Haswel

'Phone 2500...

85 Des Voeux Road

Central.

KODAKS

& FILMS

Plates & Papers.

Developing & Printing

Undertaken. “

DURING the REPAIRS to the above A. TACK & CO.,

CHURCH and netil further

notice is given the services on SUN. 26, Des Voeux Road Central.

DAYS will be held as follows :---

AM Holy Communion at St.

Stephen's Church.

11 A

Morning Prayer and Sermon

at the Diocesan Boys' School.

Hongkong, March 6, 4919.

TO THE JUSTICES OF THE

PEACE, OF THE COLONY

OF HONGKONG.

GENTLEMEN,

"

It is my intention to stand for the ncaney on the Legislative Council to represent you during the time that The Hon. Mr. Follock, K.C, holds the position of Acting Attorney- i General.

My nomination has been proposed by Mr. A. O. Lang, and seconded by 31r. G. C. Moxon.

It is only six months ago that I ad- dreesed you with regard to my candi- dature, for the same seat and I can' only repeat that if I have the honour to be elected I shall direct my energies to the solution of the Hous- ing Problen, the further develop- ment of the Colony by means of new zonds, opening up new areas easily accessible for all kinds of traffic and the resumption of old and insanitary houses in the densely populated parts of the City on all of which matters I think I may claim special qualifica

JODS.

I have the honor to be,

Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant,

H. V. BIRD. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1919.

G.

NOTICE.

R

THE Publio are earnestly requested

To cooperate with the Police in the enforcement of these regulations. 1. Keep to the left.

!!

Foot passengers must keep to the

pavement where such exists,

3. Slow moving trafic, and cooliea bearing loads must keep near the kerb 6 the left hand side of the road..

4. Fast traffic must keep in the centro of the road on its own side eg motor cars and rickahes. ·

5. On, roads not, used for wheeled. traffic foot passengers must keep to the left of the road.

Overtaking vehicles must pass the vehicle overtaken on the right (except where the overtaken vehicle --is a tratacar: In the latter case the overtaking vehicle may pass the tramcar on either side provid log he has a clear view "abeach": - here rules adhered to, to prevent obstruction. and congestion of traffic

DAIRY FARM NEWSĄ

"BUTCHERS, MEATS:

Beef, Mutton,

THE CHINA MAIL

"Embassy

Virginia Cigarettes

Embassy

VIRGINIA CICARETTES

WD&HO WILLS

BRISTOL &

Lamb.

Rabbits, Fares.

Sausages,

Purity.

Brawn,

"Pressed Beef

Excellence.

WE HAVE Great Varieties of used and unused POSTAGE STAMPS

Single, Sets, Packets, Bags,

and

on approval Books. FOR COLLECTORS

GRACA & CO.,

-DEALERS IN

POSTAGE STAMPS, POST CARDS, SEEDS, Toys, &c. &c. No. 10, Wyndham Street, P. O. Box 620.

Hongkong

PREVENT DISEASE FLY REGURGITATING ON SUGAR

When resting, the dy can piter be observed to rigaritats its crop conicets, ent there is spend

Finest Quality

The kind of quality that not only pleases the smoker but gratifies an ideal of the manufac

turers to produce the finest of Virginia Cigarettes.

Embassy

NY.JR VIRGINIA

CIGARETTES

SAILOR'S FALL FROM A MAST.

THE MANDATORY SYSTEM.

Falling, 60ft. from a mast to the The mandatory Bystem is becom deck of H.MIS: Wercker, whitsting a great subject of Press discus- taking in sail during tempestuous son. The Liberal "Tress is approv weather in the Channel. Bernarding, and even rejoicing in the victory Corke, a young Bedford man, was of international democracy; the Con servative Press is strongly opposed to the system as a menace to the national rights and imperial unity.

Kilki.

KING'S CHAPLAIN ROBBED.

+

Burglars have broken into the Vicarage, Park-street, Windsor, the home of the Rev. E. M. Blackie, Vicar of Windsor and Chaplin to the King, and taken away silver articles and armainents.

"PREPAREDNESS."

The Paris correspondent of "the Morning Post draws the inference from Mr. Balfour's statement French jogmalists on the question. that there may possibly be an exten sin of the mandatory system to the pre-war colonies owned is fuil sover eignty by the Allies and neutrals.

Sold in tins of 505 25 Cigarettes

also

packets of 10's

POSTCARD'S FOUR YEARS' JOURNEY.

A. Swanson woman has just re- post. ceived from her collier sog a card which he posted or the eve off the battle of Mons, August 1914.

UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE IN JAPAN.

1

Co The "universal suffrage ferment in Japan is growing stronger day by day. Concerning recent demonstru tons a certain Government official is quoted in the Mainichi as saying:

The Goverment, expects to in

M."Balfour is understood to have troduce the Electoral Reform Bin stated that if the mandatory system which is now in the hands of the works succesfully the opinion of the Privy Council, into the Diet in about In the course of the interest world thisy bring about the applica- ten slays. The Bill adopts as quali review of the British navy during of an analogous principle to the fication for suffrage the payment of war-time which Admiral Jellicoe has folder colonies, but if the mandatory 13 direct taxes, and when the Bill published, ind of which a telegraphic system appears less satisfactory from is taken up for d'senssion by both summary came recently, he says the administrative and comic Houses there will are much heated that if Britain in the future, decides aspect, then there is nothing to pre- argument, but its pussage is quite to rely for safety uginst raids or vent the adoption of the forner certain. Those who advocate the invasions on the fleet, alone,it methods of government. Mr. Bul-immediate adoption of universal suf- essential that we possess a consider four was asked. whether the League frage seem to be doing it merely from ably greater purgi "ot superiority would intervene when troubles are the motive of gaining general favour, over a possible enemy in all classes in colonies now under tlie, forner sys-and most of the demonstrators are of vessels than that of August 1914." berin Mr. Balfour replied that it was following blindly. Very few of them In other words, despite the fact that difficult to say.

eem to ronsider the disadvantages This colloquy shows that u possible that will follow in care their move- the German fleet has been destroyst it is necessary to expand, the British extension of the mandatory system ment fails. The fact that the majority navy still further in view of another to other colonies being considered of the representatives of the Lower josible enemy arising. The only among the Allied statesinen,

House admit. the necessity of retnin SUPPRESSES FLIES, Mosquitos &

ing the tax-qualiheation is sufficient OTHER INSECT DISEASE CARRIERS.other competitor in avalehipbuild.

proof that the tine is premature for the immediate adoption of universal suffrage.

ed from the musk of Ika pročuscle 1, érup nonriy na 1,bla ng kín kansi, Phte Anfd is drawn in and out with

to lung in B3 in'nodisturbed, but in reap pest farm lends hasty Right. A dropfus of Efemeral Muli may thus he dopeated on the surface of {foud.rendy for baption, and the deprale nylyduruniz. 5,000. unimio-bacilli or other 1intestinal Infertive arkan

Well fei house-dien defreute about once every

fee minuten.

"INSECTOX"

„UUTFITS 81. REVILLA 81.30 On sale at Messrs. A. B. Watson & Co-Hongkong & Kowloon, Bakilly Co., Hongkong, and leading stores.

FRANK SMITH & Co.,

-Sola. Agenta.

JAPANESE MAKERS,

Every kind of Footwear

MADE should be strictly

By Order of the CAPTAIN SUPT. OF POLICE. January 28, 1919.

NOTICE.

LL PERSONS with the exception of those of Chinesi races desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person between the hours of 9 LMC bơ 1r...and 3 to 4 px daily at the PASS OFFICE, Post Office Building.

l be required to produce,

or identification paper. All Persons, with curtain exceptions, who Pomsta in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Registar them- selves under the REGISTRATION PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916. Forms of Registration giving the particulars required may be obtained at the G.P.O: and at all Police Statiuni, ph

The Perity Erin compliance is a fine not exceeding 350.

TO

CIVIL EMPLOYMENT FOR MILITARY MEN.

WOMAN HITER'S DIATE.

A story of an old bachelor whose dislike of women led him to refuse the offer of neighbours to help him in his illness, was told at an inquest at Whitstable

The man. Alexander Norris, an old-age-pensioner, aged 77, lived alone

ing with Britain is the United States. and if the naval compétition is to be transferred from the North Sea to the Atlantic, it is a disfhal "prospect indeed. It may be hoped that the

The following Press communiqué acceptance of tlie, Lengue of Nations has been issued by the Aldre will put a stop to competitive navies vincial Publicity Board, Labour and as well as competit ve manies, for Employment Bureau-With refer is absurd to suppose that the world ence to the notices which have ap will look upon the "acquisition of peured in the newspapers regarding great naval force by one or two the question of finding civil employ Towers with any greater feeling ment in India for officers and men security than it watched the creation how serving in the army, it is neces of an overwhelming ladd force of say to state that the provincial or Germany. But it would really heisation, in this Presidency is the of interest to know what is rea Employment und Labour Bureau, at 4, Seastreet, Whitstable, and as he had not been seen by neighbours for the term is used by professional mili-Enddressed to the Secretary- to that a fortnight the police were sent for. tary or naval writers. Three years Bureau at the new Bank of Madras On entering the house they found before the war General. Bernhardi buildings, Mount Road, Madras. 4 him lying dead on the floor. wrote of the deplorable state of Ger- Committee has been formed to super- A neighbour said that when she mady and the inadequacy of its army vise, the work of the Bureau in End, last saw, Norris a fortnight ago for purposes of defence. And he ing civil employment for officers and he told her he had been very ill. She saw to hope in the fire. It is men about to leave the army and to asked if she could do anything for Impossible," he said, imagine advise on all questions arising out of him, but he replied. Why should German Reichstag which, without that work. Efforts have been made you?" and then, going into his house, the most extreme pressure of circum to secure notice of as many suitable he shut the door. He would not let. stances, could resolve to make for vacancies as possible by cicularising his neighbours do anything for him, the army the sacrifices called for by the principal firms and departments the witness sakt, because he was a our political condition. The tempta of Government. Any firm which has woman haters tion to shut the eyes to existing dan not been dircularised but would like

ORDER ble margin of security wha and all communications should be

CHERRY & CO,

A VS REDDER STREET, Opposite Hongkong Hotel, Telephone No. 491,

Hongkong, March 23, 1914.

THE NEW FRENCH, REMEDY.

THERAPION NO. 1 THERAPION NO. 2 THERAPION NO.3

No. 1 far Bindder Datarın. - No. 2 The Blaua & Diss. No. 3 for Caronio WorkALGRUAJ,

NENCIABL.2

SEX TRADE MARKED WORD

A post-mortem examination showed

gers and to limit politics aims in to have information on to the work that death was due to cancer of the order to repudiate the need of great which is being done is requested to stomach, and a verdict accordingly sacrifices is so strong that men are communicate with the Secretary at was returned." sure to succumb to it, especially at the above address. So for ne pos

period when all political wisdom sible the Employment and Labour scems Gummed up in the mainten Bureau will give advice to all officers ance of peacelo-day we have to and men who wish to procure em- doubt that Bernhardi regards sedent- this Presidency and will si poplet, And yet to most est firing in securing the release Gemmy seemed well prepared

ready engaged.

WINCARNIS

THE WIRK OF. LIT

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 19H

NOTICES.

G. FALCONER & CO., LTD.

__WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.

Hotel Manstons.

Agents for ADMIRALTY CHARTS,

ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, BENSON'S ENGLISH WATCHES.

ENGLISH SILVERWARE," direct from Manufacturers, High Class English Jewellery,

MACARONI, PASTE STARS, EGG NOODLES,] VERMICELLI,

AND ALL KINDS OF SOUP STUFFS.

ALL our Partes bear the "Rocstar" label and are made from Flour of the Best A Quality containing a large percentage of Gluten. Starch and Gluten are the principal-components of Flour. Gluten ia sasise to digest and contatos. "tibra netriment than Starch Manufactured under the most sanitary conditions.........

large quantities have been exported to various important cities in the World. Terms moderato, especially for Agencies. Ordersaxecuted promptly. “Y THE HING WAH PASTE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD." Head Office: No. 47′ and 48, Connaught Road, Central, Hongkong; Telephone 1999. Principal Factory: No. 71, North Soochow Road, Shanghai, Chins; Telephos 3385.

Branch Factory: Wing Bing Street, Causeway Bay, Hongkong."

· Cable address: "EINOWAR

THE BREEZY GARAGE.

81. Dee Youx Road, Central..

Opposite Central Market.

TEL No. 453.

The latest model, “ Chsudlar," "Hadson" ✨ Oaklani" cars for hire.

Theatre parties.

Pleasure trips. Shopping, etc; at moderate charges."--· "Our ears are only driven by experiencel drivers, so that all clients can

be sure of every comfort and reliability,

Large stocks of spare parts and children's "Skudders" on sale. Motor cars, launches and cycles, repairing done daily.

Call and inspect

The 100% Cross Expansion Packing.

Sold, by :-

GERIN, DREVARD

Telophone 114:

HOTELS AND “CAFES.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL

AND

GRILL ROOM

-J. H. TAGGART

MANAGER,

THE PEAK HOTEL.

1,500 Feet above Sea Level

15 Minutes from Landing Staga. Under the Management of

MTS. BLAIR.

KING EDWARD HOTEL

J

CENTRAL LOCATION

LL ELECTRIC TRAMS Paus Entrance, Electric Lifta, Faus and Lighting European Baths and Sanitary Fittings Hot and Cold Water Sytsam throughout. Best of Food and Service.

Telephone 373. Telegraphic Addrea VICTORIA."

JWITCHELL, Manager.

PALACE HOTEL

KOWLOON.DAK ME

(Two minutes from Star Ferry)

Recently renovated and refurnished, slectric light and Fans throughout and entirely, under new maringement. Chisine neder the personal supervision of the proprietor, Ear and Biljard Roums. Termas odorata Special terms to families on application to

Telephona K 3 Telegraphic Add: "PAESOR"

J. EL OXBERRY, Proprietor.

CARLTON HOTEL,

(THE ONLY AMERICAN HOTEL IN THE OGLONT.) ICE HOUSE STRKET.

Under American Management. Nice and quiet yet only a few milites walk from the Banks and Ontral District 43 Bedrooms, Excellent Cuisine, scrupulously clean. Moderate Terms. Monthly and Family Bates on application to the Proprietress. Launches moet Passenger Boats,

MBS. FF. CAMERON. Telegrafaid Aldrose CARLTON

BLUE

BIRD

CONFECTIONERS &CATERERS

IOD OREAM” PARLOUR

TANG YUK, DENTIST,

Sunctor to

BLOR BUND

the late IFN, TING,, 14. D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation, frou.

HOT and COLD DRINKS. ALBO

DEALERS IN Gimbal's and Orange

Blossoms va American Chocolates: Assorted Fascy Cakes,

epug

OLD PONT (Wice Building, "Queen's-Beul A. Polder Streak.

FRENCH LESSONS

G, MOUSSION.

15, Morrison Hill Road