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SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1919.

Hughes & Hough

AUTOTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT

General Auctioneers Share, Doal and General) Produce Brokers, and

Commission, Agents. ..

PROPRIETORS To-Kwa-War" Coal ¡Storage.

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Bentley's

atheth Editions,

A Telegraphic Code.

Tilsgraphie Adkruas *WRITIÓN " »HONGKUNG,

PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

THE Cidersigned, have received

Ttruction sell by Public

Auction

(Por Account of the Concerned);

ON

TUESDAY,

March 18, 1919, commencing st 430 pm at their Sales Reoma, So. &; Dos Faux Road, Corner of Ice House Street.

A QUANTITY OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, - DRAWN WORE, & EMDROIDÈRIES,

Comprising

HOUSEHOLD LINENS-Single nad Doable Plain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, Double White Satin Quilts,. Linen Damask Serviettes, Glass Clotha, Bath Towels, Face Towels, &c., &c.

DRAWNWORK:-Bedspreads, Fillow Casca, Tray Cloths &c. e.

EMBROIDERIES:-Bedspreads, Tablo Lovers, Ten Cloths, Runners 18 by sin. Also

A few lots of Attache Cases and -Bellow Valises.

(All new goods and stil lots to suit purchasers).

(Fall Particulars from Catalogues Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & DOUGH,

Auctioneers

Hongkong. March 12, 1919,

(For Accoun: of the Concerned.)

AN

TUESDAY,

March 18, 1915, commencing

at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No, &, Des Vaux Road, Corner of

Teo House Street,

TEAKWOOD AND BLACK WOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND BRASS. MOUNTED DOUBLE BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS,

&c."

AND

THE

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Puble action; (POK ACCOUNT OF THE CONCANAD),

TUESDAY,

March 19, 1919, at 9.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Doe Vaux Road, Corner of lee House Stroot

·Piano by Collard, & Collard, Piano by Sandon Steedman, London, Piano by Ernst Kapa-Dresde, Cottage Piano by Montris,

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(in good condition). Terms-Cash.

HUGHES & BOUGE, Auctioneers, Hongkong, March 13, 1919.

THE FW. SMITH THE Undersigned have received fastruc & Co. CHEFOO, so sell by Public

Auction,

On

FRIDAY,

March 21, 1919, commencing at 10.30 a.at, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Streat

A further small consigament of Embroidered Linen Tex Cloths, Ladies' Underwear, &o, &c,

These articles are of exceptional vale equal to best Convent work;

&c.,

*., [&c. *- comprising:-

Ten Cloths, Ten Serviettes, Tea Coseys Camisoles. Night Gowns, Blonie Lengths, Collars, Bedspreads,

ke," te." tc. (Full articulars from Catalogue). On view day of sale. Tinus:--Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

Hongkong, March 11, 1919.

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned bare received in-

structions from. THE HON. THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS to sell by Public Auction

SATURDAY, March 9, 1910, at 12.30 hoon. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, 30,35 H. P. Four Cylinder Six Scater. "STUDEBAKER" CAR, de goed running order

FOR SALE.

FELE Undersigned have received La

structions to sel

at thai Salon Rooms, No. 3, Den Voux Road, Corner of

Ice. Hopse Stroot,— One complata set, Engines and Bailar in good working order, DESCRIPTION:

by 24 stroke,"

Set of Compound Enginos, 15 x 93,

,"

Boiler, 19 x 10, working prosaurs 120 lb. on Veritas survey.

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

Also

Auchers and Chaiga, Wooden Mast,

And

14

2 Navigating Compasses. At present stored at Kwong Tung Cheong's shipyard...

Inspecting orders and further parti culars may be had from the undersign-

ed.

Terms -Carb,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

February 21, 1919.

CHINA SUGAR ` REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

*:

NOTICE.

THE FORTY FIRST ORDINARY

THE CHINA MAIL.

AL NOTICES

"THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT

COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

HE THIRTIETH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS in the Com pany will be bald af the Offices of the Company, St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoris, Hongkong, on SAT: URDAY, the 32ad day of March, 1919, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Diros tors for the year ending 31st December," 1918, sad declaring a Dividend..

-WANT- ADVERTISEMENTS

185 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS,

$1. PREPAID. Every additional &words & Cents.

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE,

21 FRAYA EAST,

HONGKONG.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the WANTED IMMEDIATELY

Manager or Manageress. Applica Company will be CLOSED from tions should be sent to The Rev. W. T. THURSDAY, the 13th March, 1919, FEATHERSTONE, The Diocesan until SATURDAY, the 22nd March, Boys' School.. 1919, both days inclusive.

By order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hongkong. March 3, 1919.

THE CHINA-BORNEO- COMPANY LIMITED.

TO LET.

LET-From 1st April two partly

ROOMS with broad front verandah, three smaller rooms, kitchen & servant quarters and use of tennis court in

bealthiest locality in Kowloon, wa apply P. O. Box 29. - minutes from Ferry moderate charge

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SIXTZENTH YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, St Georges Build- fings, at 11.30 am, ön WEDNESDAY, March 26, 1919, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accourts New Houses in Nathan Road, Kowloon, to December 31. 1918, and alecting Directors and Auditors..

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Murch 19, to March 26, 1910, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Agents.

Hongkong, March 11, 1919.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE: SHAREHOLDERS of the above Com- pany will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, Pedder's Street, on THURSDAY, the 27th instant at THE ASSOCIATION OF 11.30 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report and. Statement of Accounti for the Fear ending 31st December, 1918.

The Transfer Books of the Company

EXPORTERS & DEALERS OF HONGKONG,

will be CLOSED from the 13th to 27th THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- March, both daya inclusive.

JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Agents.

Hongkong, March 4, 1919.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED. "..

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE FIFTIETH ORDINARY

TMEELING OF SHAREHOLDERS

will be held at the Offices of the 'un- dersigned a Noon, on SATURDAY, the 20th instant.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the

The Cur may be seen by arrange. Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 29th instant, both days TWINment with the undersigned.

inclusive. TELMS:-Cash.

Comprising Chesterfield Sofas And Arm-chair (now) Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture, comprising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and smali Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, Washstands,c., Cured Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, &c. Dinner Services Crockery, and good Glas Waze, Cocking Stove, Cutlery, Bath Room Utensils, Electro-Plated Ware.

Electric Reading, Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Ecreens, & quantity of Blackwood Farziture, including 1 large

Blackwood Screen Blueard white Panels,

End Blackwood Fire Screen, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Fictures and Oil Puistings. Several Carpets new and Becord-hard.

Also

Treadle Sewing Machine (asarly new) with all accessories," Pinos int good condition, one large Ice Chest Buitable for Hotel, and öre Américan Ice Chest.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). | Terms -Cash.

4.

HUGHES & HOOGE, Auctioneers. Elongkong, March 12, 1919.

THE Undersigned have received

instructions from F. C. Jesиis, Beq., C.B.K. to sell by Public Auction,

OX

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,

each day at 5 p.D."

at their Salon Rooms, No. 8. Dze VINUX ROAD, Corner of Ice House Street,

HUGERS & HOVGA,“ Auctioneers to the Government.. Hongkong, March 14, 1910.

THE Undersigned, haro received instruc ΤΕΣ

tloos to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNRD),

.

ON

TUESDAY,

March 25, 1919, at 5.30 p.m., at

AD KING'S SLIPWAY,

The Houseboat "FLORA," recently overhauled and painted inside'end out.

Complete with all accessories includ- ing Diugby, Icebox, lavatory, new saile, &c. &c. and ready for immediate use,

Inspecting orders from the Under- signed or from 24th instant.

Terms-Cash.

N

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Mardy 14, 1919,

(For Account of the Concerned),

FRIDAY,

March 26, 1919, commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sales Rooms, No. S, Des...

Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Chinese Porcelains and Curios,

"

comprising:-

A variety of 5-coloured) und 3-colour-

March 19 and 20, 1919, commencinged Vases and Plates, Blue and white Vares and Figures, ate, old Bronzce, including Incense Burners of the Sung and Ming Dynasties, Pokinese Cloisonne, Amber, Jadestone, Crystal and Agate Vases and Ornaments, "Beads, etc., Curved Bamboo Ware and a number of Saulf Bottles,

Діво

A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS,

comprising

"Great Britais, Colonies and Posen- sicas, Japua & China, Argentine & Chili, Cula, Liberia, Mexico, Macao, Nicaragua, Philippines, ., .....

Also

3 Albume each containing the nucleus of a collection And

1 Album with about 800 good specimens.

On view from Monday, the 17th inst

Terms: Cash,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, March 5, 1919.

Old Lacquered Screene, Embroiderica,

&c.,

The greater portion of the above stock Eas recently arrived from the North and includes pieces from the Surg-Ming, Kanghi, Yungching, Kienlung and Towkwong Periods.

Catalogues will be issued.

On view day of salo. Toms

Cach.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Aaroh 14, 1919

At this Mecting a Resolution will be proposed that, owing to the Consulting | Committee being now made up to the maximum number of eight, the remun eration to the Committee be incensed. from $7,000 to $8,000.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.

General Managers, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong March 12, 1919.

ING of the MEMBERS of the ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS AND DEALERS OF HONGKONG will be held on WEDNESDAY, 3larch! 26, 1919, at 4 p.m. precisely, in the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, CHART- ERED BASK BUILDING, for the following purpose:-

(1) To receiva,, the Report and Account of the Committee

for the year ended December) 31, 1918.

(3) To alect a New Committee. (3) To transact

IDY

:

Business.

!

By Order,

General

E. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

Hongkong, March 12, 1919,

SEE

PAGE

9

TO LET

No. 10 Greund and First Floors No. 12 & 14

·Ground,, First & Second Floors

No.-16

Grennd Floor.

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New Houses in Mody Road, Kowloon.

No. 2 First Floor

and the

Ground Floors in

Light and Airy, Electric Light &

Noe, 4, 10 & 12

Bell installation, excellent sanitary fit- tings and arrangements including Water Closets, Enamelled Baths (Europain Styleg Terma moderate

Apply to:

LAI HIN MAN, Manager.."

Tong Wa Building Agency,

No. 43A Queen's Road East, Hongkong

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Or

No. 10 Nathan Read, KowlooD.

TO LET.

"O'LET.—↑ ROOMS on the Ground Floor of Hongkong Club Apper Apply to The Secretary.

TO LET.

TO LET from 16th April, 1919-

1st Floor, No. 38 Nathan Road, Kowloon, (Dairy Farm Co.'s premises). Apply to Secretary, The Dairy Farm, Ico & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.

1

TO LET.

FLAT iz Nathan Boad, Kowloon.

A Four-roomid HOUSE in Hom. phreys Avenue, Kowloos.

Apply to-

SUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LTD. Alexandra Buildings. -Hongkong, March 12, 1910.-

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