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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 1919

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNA

General Anstioneers

Share,

Domi and General) Produce Brokers and Commission agents.

"PROPRIETORS "Te-Ewx-Wan* Coal (StoragS.

Code wod 'Bentley's

Aath & sth Editions. A 1 Telegraphia Code

Telegrapădo Addres "SION HONGKONG.

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCHARD),

on

THURSDAY,

March 13, 1919, at 10:30 am.. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Fload, Corner of Ien House Street One-One H. P. Gasoline Engine

(now)

One-One ball H. P. Gasoline Engine

(New)

One Maytag Band Walber One Multi Motor Washer-

* One Maytag Power Washer Que Maytag Electric Washer Terms-Coah.

new

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctionet

Hongkong, March 11, 1919.

(TOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

on

THURSDAŸ,

March 15, 1919, at 10.30 am.. at Their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vaux Rond, Corner of Ice House Stroet, Several cases Australian Cheese.

A number of cases Acstralian Jam

(new Stock)

And

Thirty Barrels Paint oil each 421 gallons.

TERMS:-Chish.

HUGHES & HONGE,

Auctioneer, Hongkong March 8, 1919.

(FOB ACCOUNT OF THE CONCILNBO),

on

THURSDAY, March 13, 1919, 10.30 sm. Athair. Sales Rooma, No. E Den Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street.

A Miscellaneous. Stock, comprising:-

&

Cotten Dross Materials, White and Blue Serge, &c., Handkerchiefs, Coun- terpanes and Blanketa,

o.,

"

Sidan Also

&c.

A number of pairs of Boots und Shoes and a quantity of Sampler.

Terms-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, "Hongkong, March 8, 1919.

(for account of the concerned)

ON

SATURDAY,

March 15, 1919, at 10.30 a.m., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Dos

Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A LARGE QUANTITY OF Very Choice Chocolates, assorted

Sweet meats, &c, &c. OF THE BEST QUALITY To be sold in lots to suit parchasers,

Comprising:-

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Understand have received instr

*tons from Messa F. W. SARTH & CO., CHEFOO, all by Public Auction,

FRIDAY,

March 21, 1919, commencing at 19.30 am at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Yeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A further small consignment of Embroidered Linen Tea Cloths, Ladies' Underwear, &, &ou These articles are of exceptional value equal to best Corrent work.

ko. • kon

comprising

Toa Clothe, Tes Serviettes, Tan Cosers, Camisoles, Night: Gowns, Blouse Lengths, Collage, Bedspreada,

Ja,

4

L

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view day of sale. T--Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Spotioneers,

Hongkong, March 11, 1919.

HE Undersigned have received THE

instructions from F. C. JENEIN, Esq., c.a. to all by Public Auction,

GN.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, March 19 and 20, 1919, commencing

each day at 5 p...

at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Drs Vaux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS,

comprising:-

Great Britain, Colonies and Posca BioDs, Japan & China, Argentine & Chili, Cula, Liberia, Mexico, Macao, Nicaragua, Philippines, &c., .,

Also

NOTICES.

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE THIRTY-THIRD YEARLY

TGENERAL MERTING of the

MEMBERS of the Hongkong Club, will be held in the QLUB HOUSE on FRIDAY, March 14, 1919, at 5.30

By Order,

P.M.

E. DES VIEUX,

Secretary. Hongkong, March 8, 1919.

THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

ORDINARY

HE THIRTIETH

ANNUAL

MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS in the Con- pany will be held at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoria, Hongkong on SAT URDAY, the 2nd day of March, 1919, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon for the

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

125 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS,

*$1.PREPAID..

Every additional 5 words 4 Cents. |

TOLET

TO LET. ROUMS on the round Floor al Hongkong Club Annex Apply to The Secretary,

T

TO LET.

RUSH TO CONVERT ··

BRITISH SECURITIES,

The New York Times of Jan. 15 had this:

That a majority or the holders of United Kingdom two-year 54 për. cent notes, which mature on February 1, will exercise the privilege of con- verting them into long term bönda is indicated by the large amount of

those notes already offered for conver

sion." Of the upward of $142,000,000 of the notes outstanding, nearly $50,000,000, already have been con- verted, according to a statement Issued by 1. P. Morgan & Co. yester

"O LET from 18th April 1919-day. The time limit for such conver Tth Floor, No 33 Nathan Blond,sion will not expire until the end of Kowloco, (Dairy Farm Ca's premises) this month, the British government Apply Storage Co., Ltdry farm having waived its right to require Ica & Cold

TO LET.

ten days' notice of intention to con

A vert.

United Kingdom two-year notes

Accounts and the Report of the Direc purpose of receiving & Statement of AEHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.maturing next month are convertible tors for the year ending S1st December, 1918, and declaring a Dividend.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the from Company will be CLOSED THURSDAY, the 13th March, 1919, until SATURDAY, the 22nd March, 1019, both days inclusive.

By order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hoogkong, March 5, 1919.

THE. CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY

LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

tha SIXTEENTH YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS f the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, St. Georges Build- ings, at 11.30 am. on WEDNESDAY,

Apply to

on or before maturity into twenty- year 5 per cent. bonds of the govern

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE ment of Great Britain. Interest ga

00., LTD. Alexandra Buldinga. Hongkong. Jan 28, 1919

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

AND

OHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

par Steamer

3 Albums each containing the nucleus, March 25, 1918, for the purpose of CONSIGNEES POSS

.

of a collection, And

1 Album with about 800 good

specimens. *

On view from Monday; the 17th inst. Tergue-Cash.

HUGHES & BOUGH, »¦

Auctiona

Hongkong, March 3, 1319.

FOR SALE.

THE Undersigned have received in-

structions to sell

at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of,

Ice House Stroot-

One complete set"Engines and Boiler in good working order, DESCRIPTION:

Set of Compound Engines, 16 x 33, by 24 stroke,

Boiler, 12 x 10, working pressure 120 lbs. on Veritas uzvay.

To be sold in one lot, together with Engine Seat, Shafts and Propeller and all piping, &c., connected with the above mentioned Engines and Boiler.

Also

Anchors and Chains, Wooden Maat, And

2 Navigating Compasses.

At present stored at Kwong Tung Cheong'a abipyard.

#1

Inspecting orders and further parti- eulers may be had froth the undersign- ed..

Torm-Cab.

"Auctioneers:

presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to Fecember 31, 1918, and electing Directors and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from March 19, to March 26, 1919, both days inclusive.

}

By Order of the Board of Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO:

Agents. Hongkong, March 11, 1919.

CHINA SUGAR HEFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

THE FORTY-FIRST ORDINARY] TANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS of the above Com-... pany will be held at the Offices of the General Agente, Padder's Street, on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at 11:30 am for the purpose of receiving

these bonds is exemp: from British income taxes, present or future, if the bonds are owned by Americans, but is not exempt from United States income taxes. Nor are the bonds exempt from taxation under the British laws if the holder is an Englishman.

The rush to convert these notes during the last few days has been greatly in evidence at the office of the conversion agent, the Bankers" Trust Company. On December 24 less than $9,000,000 had been con- verted By January 3 this had in- creased to $13,700,000; during the next five days a total of somewhat i less than $6,000,000 were presented: are hereby notified that the Cargo will during the succeeding five days. be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow-ended with Jan. 3.about $12,000,000 loon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. were presented, while during the last The Cargo will be ready for delivery from two days not less than $18.000,000 Godown

Optional cargo will be landed, unless have been trrged in for conversion, notice has been given prior to steamers representing a total of slightly less than $50,000,000 thus far con- Arrival

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods verted.

בס

and

after March 11.

NOTICES.

THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO., LTD.

M

(Incorporated in England.)

Being Agenta, for the share COMPANT, wo are prepared to fansat POLICE; against FIRE, MARINE LIFE and MOTOR AQUIDENTS ai

For further particulars, please apply to

UNION TRADING COMPANY, Prince's Building,

FOR MA

CARS on HIRE

Günéral: Agents

Experienced Chauffeurs

and

Expert Mechanics,

A Large Number of

Phone

New and Comfortable Cars 977 & 2589

Always in Readiness,

MERCURY GARAGE CO.,

1501 Dea Yeux Bond Central.

Arrangements

for Special

„Occasions-

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD,

PORTLAND CEMENT.

I Casks of 375 lbs net.-

In Bags of 950 lbs. det.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

GENERAL MANAGERS

STATE EXPRESS

CIGARETTES.

are to be left in the Godowns, where The bonds into which these notes they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10,45may be converted are the only long a.m. and noon within the free storage term obligations of the British govern- ment which are dealt in the American period.

No claims will be admitted after the market. The bonds nm-for twenty Goods have left the steamer's Godown, years from the date of original and all Goods remaining undelivered

Issuance, February 1, 1917, and have after March 17, will be subject

no privilege of earlier redempdon. to rent.

The total of the bonds Outstanding is a little more than the figure of about $50,000,000 mentioned above, as some of the holders of the one year notes, which matured February 1 of last year, exercised their right of conversion, even No. 555

All Claims against the Steamer must be preserted to the Undersigned on or before March 31, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be affected.

BUTTERFIELD SWIRE

agents" Hongkong March 11, 1913,

The particular man demands a particular cigarette. State Express are made for just such.men-men of discrimination who require the boat.

on VIRGINIA.

though at the time they could have presented their then holdings for payment at par and purchased the mature next discount in", the

the Raport and Statement of Accounts SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD. notes which will for the year ending 31st December,

1918.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be OLUSED from the 13th to 27th March, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON &.

CO., LTD., General Agents. Hongkong, March 4, 1919.

R.

NOTICE.

HUGHES & HOUGH, THE Public are earnestly requested to co-operate with the Police in the enforcement of these regulations. 1. Keep to the left.

February 21, 1919.

1919-20.

1

3. Foot, passengers must keep to the

pavergent bere such exists,

3. Slow moving traffic and cookies. bearing loads must keep near the kerb on the left hand side of the road:

SEALED Tenders will be received Dat the R..N, HOSPITAL until 10 m. on the 20th March, 1919. 4. from persons desirous of supplying Beef, Muston, Fowls, Pork, Bread, Chocolates of the following wall-Cheese, Pure Cow's Milk, Aerated 5. known brands: Connoisseur, Boudoir,Waters, Ice, and other provisions, and Fancier, Duchess, Regal, Opera, Special necesaries for your ending. Princess, Gala Selection, Kings, Special March, 1920.. Queens, Sovereign,

&c. &c. & *180

Milk Tablets, Turkish Delight, Batter Scotcb; Russian Toffee, &c..

These goods are perfectly fresh hav ing just recantly arrived.

On view day of sale. Terina

Cash, HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneeri. Hongkong, March 8, 1919,

EVERY BEETLE EVERY BUG

Late

Sold in Time only,

The umivalled way.

KEATING'S

POWDER

31st

6.

Printed Forms of Tender, and farther purticulari can be obtained at the R, N. HOSPITAL

The right to reject the lowest or auy. Tender is reserved.

U. A DREAPER,

Särgeon Captain.

R. N. HOSPITAL,

Hongkang. March 10, 1919'

D. H. NEVSHEHIR: & CO.

11, QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON. Iarge Importers and Distributors of nil Kinds of Lost PromoŽAI, REQUIRE NEW· CONNECTIONS. Peas, Nuts, Rios, Tax, Cinger,, Heads, Üniimais, Eristies.

The World's

Largest

LONDON

Distributing Centre.

All Kinds of Ote, Lard Coazia, mengam

* Ores, Antimens, etura, Fe

LEND YOUR ONSEES TO V75. Laboral dysoce Necessary

Fast traffic must keep in the contre of the road on its own side eg. motor cars and rickshaë.

.

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 tramcar. In the latter case the overtaking vehicle may pass the tramcar on either side provid ing be has a clear view ahead. These rules abould be strictly "adhered to, to provent obstruction

and ecugestion of traffic.

By Order of the CAPT IN SUPT. OF POLICE. January 28, 1910. . -

NOTICE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES...

From UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBO, & STRAITS. THE Steamship

18

CARDIGANSHIRE, haring arrived from the above port, Consignees of Carg› by her are hereby in. formed that All Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowlood Wharf and Godowà Company, Limited, whenes and/or from the whaires, delivery may be obtained.

Goods act cleared by March 14, 1919, at-5 F., will be subject to zent.

*

Ali broken, chafed and damaged pack. ages are to be left in the Godowas where they will be examined by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas, on March 14, 10 3.m Claima against 1919, at the steamer must be presented within 20 days of arrival, otherwise they wi not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by ae to any case whatever.

by

Bill of Lading will be countersigned JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

Agente

Hongkong, March 7, 1919.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

FROM SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS

.

Via SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU AND JAPAN PORTS.

THE Eteamship

THE

The

having

"ANYO MARU." above-named Steamer arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified to and in their Bills of Lading for counter algnature, and to take immediate delivery from slingside, ad

February at 2 market.

HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW OF FLOWERS & VEGETABLES will be held in the BOTANIC GARDENS

THURSDAY

T3th March at 210 6-PM. ADMISSION 81-

(children lulf price) Mis. Gensex will present the prizes

at 6 PM. FRIDAY

1th March at 7.1 to 6 P.M. ADMISBLOX 30 cents.

The BAND of the 18th Infantry will play on both afternoons.

TEA will be obtainable on the G.cund

H. B. L. DOW BIGGIN,

Bon. Secretary. Hongkong, March 8, 1919.

WISEMAN, LTD.

TEA DANCES

TO-MORROW

Cargo ramsolig undelivered on 19th (THURSDAY) March 13th. March 1918, at b... will be landed at Consigane sk and expense, and delivery

LL PERSONS with the exception must then swaken from the Company's

Godown.

of those of Chinese races desiring to Bedrags Chares will be assessen Jo all

No Fira Tarance whatever will be APIOL & STEEL affected,

Temporary skin. Bealem

leave the Colony should apply in Cazzo romaining undelivered on the MARTIN'S person between the hours of 8 to March, 1918, at 5 pa 17.M. and 2 PM to 4 PM daily at the PASS CFFICE Post Office Building.

SAT GOLFKEPILLS No claims, will be recognised after, the Paasports or identification papers. All Goods have left the Steamer or Godown.

Applicants will be required to produce persons, with certain exceptions, wha

chatod and damaged Cargo will be remain in the Colony for more than arded into the Company'e Godown, where 7 days are required to Register them they will be examined on 18th March 1019, selves under the REGISTRATION & PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916 Forms 10. of. Eegistration giving the, particular required may be obtained at the G.F.O. and at all Folice Stations. roka! The Fenalty for non compliancola fine dot exceeding $50.

Ne i will be recognised filed after the 24th March 1913. ALE BAT. DAIGO, Hongkong, March 9, 1319-

Manager,

NOAA MARTIN, Chemingl

2. MARTIN'S Z SAPIOL &STEEL

14

过

85 cents.

PER TIF

QE: SOU

PACKED IN PATENT VACUUM, TINS.

Sole Manufacturers :

ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD.,

LONDON, ENGLAND.

ESTABLISHED.

1814 ISO YEARS 1914

JOHN

HADDON

AND CO.

Export and Import Agents

For ONE HUNDRED YEARS in the CITY OF LONDON! we have

acted as Buying and Selling Agents for Traders,Storekeepers, Colomial Produce. Growers of · Are you requiring the services of London Agents to promote your interests? We shall be pleased to enter into correspond- ence with a view to arranging to mutual advantage. terms

BANK CREDITS ARRANGED. CASH "ÁDVANCED AGAINST SHIPMENTS.

JOHN

HADDON

AND CO

Colonial Merchants and Produce Agents, SALISBURY" SQUARE, LONDON, E.C.