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IG. P. LAMMERT.

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER

AND SURVEYOR.

Public Auctions-

THE Undersigned has received instruc done to old by Public Auction,

Ox

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 1019. commencing 2.30 p.m..

at his Bales Rooms, Ducdell Street A Quantity of

Valuable Household Furniture,

Comprising:-

Teak hatstand with bevellef mirror, Drawing room suites, Leather covered:

ock, armchairs and chairs, Lady's dasks, Bookcase, Electric ceiling fans and table lampe, Carpets, Pictures and Engraving, Brass and Bronze orta- monte,

eifs etc.

Teak sideboard with bevelled mirror, teak dining tables and chairs, Diner waggons. Glass cabinets, tos tables, Picper and Dessert services, Glass and Cutlery ware,

etc., etc.

Double brass mounted iron hedsteads, teak bedsteads, Teak wardrobes,

Chests of drawers, Dressing table with

bevalled mirror, Marble top washstande,

etc., etc.

Also

A few pieces of Blackwood-ware.

And

1 Grand Piano by John Troadwood

Son

1 Cottage Piano by "W. Robinson

& Ca."

(in fine condition)

1 Remington Typewriter No. 10.

1 Oliver Typewriter No. 5.

And

1 12-Bore Double Barrelled Gro, bý

Wilkinson, London, with Leather

case.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

Catalogue will be issued.

On view from Tuesday the 9th inst. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Accticator.

Hongkong, September 4, 1813,

SATURDAY, September 16, 1919,

commencing at 11 a.mi,

at No. 11 Godown of the Hongkong *Kowloon Wharf & Gotown Co., Ltd.

West Point.

[FOR LOWUST OF THE SONOTENED,) 3710 Bags Brown Sugar. Terms-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong September 8, 1918.

INTIMATIONS.

PROS

MUSIC LESSONS.

DE DANESBERO will resume bis Piano Lessons this month. Hongkong, September 6, 1919

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NOTICE.

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1. On and after MONDAY 8th Sep- sember 18. the issue of permits fo Leave the Colony will be discontinued.

3. Britisk subjects wishing to leave Hongkong phi have in their possession & passport which has been issued within the last two years.

7. Fortian subjec's wishing 't leave Hong Kong must have in their possession A valid basport issued by their respe

Uve dit lomatic or consular officers

4. Fersons arriving in and leaving Hong Kong by the same ateamer will have their passports examined ou board,

both on arrival and deputure.

5.

Perions, emhacking From

Hong

Kong wil haat air p as to examined on departu e. To prevent delay in hipping companies should that intending

satisfy fanmselves

passengers have he necessary pasaports

fa their possession.

4. Members a ships crews are allowed

to sign on, without obtaining a permit from The Capsiin Superintendent of

the Are

perona, with mortain. to remala tions who Colony for more than 7 dings

Begister themselves required to ander the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916 Forms af Registration giving the particulara required may be obtained at the G.ED. and stall Police Station

The Penalty for non, compliance is a

Ang not wing 350.

E. D. C. WOLFE, Oaptam Superintendent of Folies Flocking, Sept mbor 9, 1918.

MEE CHEUNG

PHOTOGRAPHER

Tee House. Street

Tako & new style photo in nice seris, colour toned from above studio or ring to 1018, Bach Oppoelia City Ha

INTIMATIONS

METEOR GARAGE

¡Sole distributors of

MAXWELL CARS.

Automobiles for Hire

and for Sale..

at reasonable Prices,

'Phone 2500.

65 Des Voeux Road Central

The Natural Milk Food for Infants, Invalids and Nursing Mothers.

We are just revolved ♫ kargo: essayntzent

粉奶牛洲澳

ACTOGE

NATURAL MILN INFAATSAINVALI

FADD FOR

SHIU FUNG TAI & CO.. Areal: For Hongkong and Soul China Num. 67 48. Conanghi Ron Central, Hongkong,

Telephone 04, 1907 £299

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

FRESH MILK.

The value of pure fresh milk as a perfect diet cannot be overestimated. Without fresh milk children cannot thrive.

The purity and quality of our milk is guarantee.

-Beware of adulterated and impure milk.

WE ARE

GIVING AWAY FREE

LAST YEAR SEEDS

TO MAKE ROOM

FOR

NEW SEASON SEEDS EXPECTED SHORTLY.

GRACA & CO.,

No. 10, Wyndham Street,

Hongkong. P. O. Box 620,

JAPANESE

MAKERS.

Every kind of Footwear

MADE

THE CHINA MAIL.

"CAPSTAN"

XHEDIUM STRENGTH

"CAPSTAN

Navy Cut Cigarettes.

10 CIGARETTES & MOUTHPIECES.

"CAPSTA

Navy Cut Cigarettes

H.O.WILLS

•Londo

Navy Cut Cigarettes

"CAPSTAN"obacco for the Pipe

Sold in Packets of

10 &

20 Cigarettes & in Tins of 50 Cigarettes.

ALSO.

MAGNUMS

in Airtight Tins of 50.

OBTAINABLE AT ALL

STORES.

her issued by the Ammira Tatarea ta, Lid

This Advertisement is issued by British-American Tobacco Co., (China) Lt.

THE CHAMBER OF SHIPPING..

SUEZ CANAL DUES,

A meeting of the council of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom was held at 23, St. Mary axe, EC., Mr. W. J. Noble, vice. president, in the chair.

U.S.A. REQUESTS FOR MANIFESTS.. Te was reported that, according to information received from the Foreign Office, United States Consuls in South American ports have been instructed to refrain from demanding

manifests of British vessels. The same instruction would not, however, appear to have been received at Honolulu.

HIRE OF VESSELS WHILE UNDER-

GOING WAR RISK REPAIRS.

With regard to payments to be i made to vessels requisitioned on T. 99, it was reported that the Accountant General of the Ministry of Shipping had been informed that the agreed scale recently published

would be inequitable in certain cases. Accordingly it had been allowed by the Accountant-General that, al though the scale was to have been of general application, it should not preclude owners from special treat- maent in cases of peculiar hardship.

MINIMUM AGENCY. CHARGES. The special committee dealing with the subject was authorised to con- sider the proposed revised scale of miajmum agency charges. The ORDER Principle of agreeing rates generally

TO

CHERRY & Cur

FEDDER STRESA Oppoedbe Hongzong Hotal. Telephone No. 491.

Hongkong, March 20, 1914

MASSAGE HALL,

MEST SUGITATMTM MISS HALUA

4- Wyndham Street, M, Hongkong."

MUMEY A.

Japanese Photographers.

All kinds of Fhotographic Work dene in latest tylne slao Passport Photos. Developing and Printing, for Amateurs a Speciality,

No 84, Queen's Road Central *Tal: $54.

was approved, the matter to receive further consideration at the hands of the special committee.

WAYS AND COMMUNICATIONS, BILL.

The Chairman: expressed the in- debtedness of the Chamber to those members of Parliament who had assisted so ably in securing substan tial modifications of the Ways and Communications Bil.

of the risk of "lamming." On the CARDS AND DICE IN

other hand, it is believed that this! might be got over by the adoption of the continuous ware system. It was resolved that the Shipowners' Parliamentary Committee be asked

A GOVERNMENT

DEPARTMENT,

WANT THEIR PREMISES

to take steps to secure that the Bill P. O. STEAMSHIP COMPANY should not be put into operation. untill owners are permitted to use their own installations when ships are in port.

,

BACK.

the

Remarks reflecting upon the TIME KEEPING AT SEA.

administration of a Government The committee of experts appoint controlled department were made by ed to deal with this question made a M. W.F. Hamilton, K.C., during most exhaustive inquiry, and an of the hearing of a case which came ficer of the Board of Trade attended before the War Losses Commission before the committee to discuss the at Crewe House, Mayfair, over which matter. The committee resolved he presided.. The P. and O. Steam

Company that no sufficient case had been made. Navigation out for the proposed Zonal methods applicants, and they claimed com of recording time proposed by the pensation from the Office of Works Admiralty. The recommendation of for loss alleged to have been sustained the committee was approved. in consequence of retention by the Ministry of Munitions of the base- ment of premises in Cockapur-street, i Charing Cross,, which the company purchased in 1917.

PANAMA CANAL MEASUREMENTS. The Panama Canal authorities were, it was stated, prepared to ex- clude from gross tonnage measure meat all. ballast tank spaces which during the war had been used for purposes other than the carriage of water ballast, if in future they would be used only for water ballast, whe, ther on transit through the canal or otherwise.

COLLISIONS WITH H.M. SHIPS,

A resolution was adopted to the effect that a merchant ship which comes into collision with a warship should not be placed in a less favour. able position than she would be in the event other collision with another merchant ship.

COMMERCIAL DEGREES.

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During the hearing. Mr. A. F. Wooten, counsel for the company. called a Mr. Naylor to speak of the valuation he made of the premises before the sale, and who, replying to questions, said he considered the re tention of the premises on behalf of the defendants altogether unneces sary. He had found on visiting the basement only some electrical ma- chines and two or three girls playing with cards and dice,

The President.-Then you recom- mend that, in the view of the com mission, some effort should be made to release these premises?-Witness: Yes.

Some conversation took place with The President-The evidence reference to the commercial degrees points to the fact that they were which it is hoped will be granted by only used for the storage of some the University of London. A resolu- electrical machines, and that there tion was adopted to the effect that were those employed there who were the chamber warmly approve of the playing with cards and dice-in fact, scheme, and hope that there will be wasting Government money. That

a liberal response to the appeal for is the evidence of a reputable witness. funds, At the same time it was and I think the matter-should be pointed out that many provincial dis- brought before those directly con- QUEENSLAND: SUCCESSION DUTIES.

trict bave their own universites, to cerned.. A memorandum, setting out the which shipowners largely contribute. unfairness of the Queensland Succes

RATES ON GOVERNMENT CARGOES, on and Probate Duties Amendment

·FREIGHTS AND VOYAGE, DIRECTION.

withdrawal of the tariff reduction of Act of 1918, and the difficulties in Attention was drawn to the inade 26 50% previously enjoyed-by vessels the way of applying the measure to quacy of Gasromenticates for In ballast. With the end of the war, British steamship companies had, it homeward carge from the River it was observed, the revenue of the was reported, been drawn up and Plate conveyed by British steamers, canal had received a marked stimulus, sent to the Colonial Office. A reply having regard to the increase in the each month showing steady in had been received that the letter and cost of coal sinds the rates were creast in the averagectomage using the memorandum of the Chamber fixed, and also to the direction of the waterway. The propect was had been referred to the Governorships, which was in many cases that the canal receipts would com of Queensland, and that, the Premier unfair, and lavolved ships in positive tinue to increase, although the ex of that State had given his assurance loss. A small committee was: r-penses of the canal, such as the cost that the wishes of the Chamber pointed to deal with the whole ques would be met, pending their contion. siderationsofar as maiters' of administration are concerned.

A letter, it. was reported, had been WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.addressed to the Suez Canal Com- Some discussion took place with pany, urging that the time has come reference to the Wireless Telegraphy for a substantial reduction of the Biff and more particularly with dues charged on vessels passing regard to the inability of shipowners through the Suez Canal: These dues to communicate with toer ships, new stand at of Soc pe net on the when in port. Ithe Tbeen stated that last increases of 75c. pat in force out the increased cost, owing to Govern

SUZZ CANAL DUES

of coal would also increase The chamber had repeatedly urged that the terms of the agreement of 1883, made between British shipowners and M. de Lesseps, should be more rigidly adhered to, bart in spite of the chamber's representations practically no substantial concession had been gained plader

Other mattera discussed included

it was impossible to allow owners, 1 July 21, 1918, having been supplement intervention, of vessels built on to use their wireless. in port because mealed aa from Jan. 1, 1919, by the time and time contracts,

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1919

NOTICES.

G. FALCONER & CO., LTD.

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS.

Hotel Mansions.

T

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.

THE HING WAH PASTE MFG. CO., LD.

Era Orics: Nor, 47 and 49, Connaught Road Central Hongkong Tel. No. 1930 : 0

TRADE MARX.

We have now a large stock of fresh and superior Macaroni, Paste Stars, Egg-Doodles, Vermicelli and all kinds of Soup stuffs, all produced from Flour of Best Quality, sold at very reasonable prices..

Large quantities have been exported to various important cities in the World.

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Terms moderate, especially for Agencies. Orders execated promptly.

Inspection and Enquiries are ordially solicited.

HOTELS AND CAFES.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

Operating:-

THE HONGKONG HOTEL THE REPULSE BAY HOTEL

(opening in the Summer of 1919), THE HOTEL MANSIONS:

Office premises;

The leading Hotel in the Far East.. The coming seaside resort of South

China,

The headquarters of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, and the leading American business concerns.

The Hotel Company having recantly extended their cold storage plant and instituted motor transportation, are specialising in outaide catering. sach as banquets, danzes, pienics, etc, and are prepared to supply all necessary equipment, decorations, furnishings, and music

Quotations may be obtained on application at the Hotel Hafi Ofico, or representative will call on communicating with

Telephone No. 483, Catering Department Telephone No. 1673, Mansger.

J. H TAGGART, MaxisIL”

THE PEAK HOTEL.

1,500 Feet above Sea Level

15 Minutes from Landing Stage. Under the Management of

Mrs. BLAIR.

KING EDWARD HOTEL

· CENTRAL LOCATION",

LL ELECTRIC TRAMS-Fas-Entrance, Electric Lifts. Fans and Lighting A European Baths and Sanitary Fittings, Hot and Cold Water System throughout. Best of Food and Service.

Telephone 373. Telographic Address:-'VICTORIA.'

J. WITCHELL, Monager:

PALACE HOTEL

KOWLOON.

Two minutes from Star Ferry).

Recantly renovated and refurnished, electric light and fans throughout and entirely under new management. Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietor, Bar and Billiard Rooms. Terms moderato. Special terms to families on application to

Telephone K. 3 Telegraphie Add: “FALACK”

J. H OXBERRY, Proprietor.

CARLTON HOTEL.

(THE ONLY MERIDIAN HOTEL DE TER DOLONT.)

ICE HOUSE STREET.

"Under American Management. Nice and quiet yet only a few minutes walk from the Banka azid Central District 3 Bedrooms, Excellen's Culine. scrupulomaly clan, Moderate Terms. Monthly and Family Bateson spplication to the Propriotr Launches neet Passenger Boats.

Mas. F. E... CAMERON. Telexraphic Address *CARLTON."

THE ALEXANDRA CAFE

OPEN TILL" MIDNIGHT.)

Noted for

THE BEST TIFFINS AND DINNERS, FILLET HADDOCKS.

ICES AND ICED DRINKE

CAKES AND PASTRIES.

Dinner and Picnic Parties, catered for.

A European Café under European Supervision. Tel, 909...

BLUE BIRD

ION OREAM PARLOUR

AND CONFECTIONERS'

TANG YUK Darzer,

the late STENY TING, 14, D'ÁGUILAX Braziz. TERMS VERY MODERATH Consultation fras.

Tel. 909

CHOCOLATISA Plalz Sport Vanilla Chocolates

Home Made Assorted Chocolatej

Hostia's

Land Borden Ark Capodilistes !.

Americas Chocolata, alá pri

00004 P

Imperial Coco.....dott per

Unlinzona Bevaktant Cocos

FRENCH LESSONS

(G. MOUSSION,

18. Morrison 2111 Kend.

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