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ŪSATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1920.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS. TO THE GOVERNMOUTO?

General A: (longera Bhars, Coal and General

Produce Brokers and

Commission-Agenta, “

FROPRIETORS

To-Kwa Wau" Coal Storage.

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Oodas used

Bentley's

4.4 5b Editions.

A1 Telegraphic Code.

Telegraphic Addru.

"MIXION" FONG CONG,

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

THE Vadorsigned tave received to. THE

stractions to sell by Fable Auctior, (For Account of the Concerned),

פס יי

MONDAY

January 12: 1920, at 10:30 am

No. 38, The Peak,

THE

L

Valuable Household Furniture,

&, kci,

therein contained.

As follows Large Teakwood Hallstand, Fall Carpet and Rugs, Upholstered Teak Arm-Chairs, Sofa and Corner Seat by Powell, Erasa Standard Lamps. Exten sion Dining Table and Chairs, Marble top Sideboard and Dinner Warcod Bandry Chasware, &c., Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, Large and Small Wardrobes, Dressing Table, Chest-of-drawers, (Fo well make Teak and Tron Ccts, and Nursery Furniture, Pantry, Kitchen and Bathroom Utensils including a large Dinner Service and Ice Chest Lane Crawford make)

Aiso

Piano by Derner & Sohn, Stuttgart, Oscillating Fans, Garden Tools and Mower, Pot Planta including several lots Maiden Hair Fern, Electric Fittings

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view from Sunday, 11th. irst, at I p.m.

Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, January 5, 1930.

(FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED},

ON

TUESDAY,

January 18, 1920, commencing

2.30 pm, at their Sales Rooma, No. 8, Des Voux Road, Corner of Ice Home Strest,

USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNI

TURE GLASS, PLATED WARE &c., &c.

As follows:-

Arms

Large Comberðald Sofas & chairs (Low) Folding Card and Occiditon) Tables, Upholstered Buite, Tankwood Bedroom Furniture, comprising Bedsteads, large and smal Wardrobe Dressing Tables, Washstands, Bookesse ko, Ufumed Teakwood), Bide- boards, Planer Waggons, Extension Di ning. Tables and Chairs, de, Dinner Services, Crockery, and Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, &c., Bath

Boom Utensils, Flectro-Plated Ware,

Electric Beading Lamps, Toakwood Berocon, à Sundry of Blackwood Fural- tare, Blackwood Fire Screens, &D., Side Tablon, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, &c., Carpets noW And ..second-hand, Curtains, &c..

Also

One Good Piano by Dorper & Sobo, Stuttgart and Oce Challen Piano, Oze Victrola with Records (nearly new) Oze Gent,'s3 speed But Break Bicycle good as new, Oce 16-Bors Sporting Gun, One

Rickaha, Tennis Balls, &c., &c.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

[25 WORDS.3 INSERTIONS, Į $1. FREPAID. Evory additional 5 words 4 Cents.

WA

WANTED.

ANTED,CHINESE CLERK vable to use Typewriter. Write Stating Experience and salary requir-i ed to Box 1173 c/o." China Mail."

5

TO LET

ROOMED furnished Bangalow at the Fenk from early March. Apply to LINSTEAD & Davis.

FOR

FOR SALE

DIOR SALE,The furniture and co- dries of a self contained FLAT

in Kowloon. Possession from 15th inst Apply Bex No. 115 care of" Casa MAE."

FOR SALE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

INTIMATIONS

CHINESE POSTAL NOTIFICATION, I HONGKONG BOXING

TENDERS REQUIRED FOR MOTOR LAUNCH.

►

ENDERS are hereby invited for the TEN

construction of a 40-45 foot MOTOR LAUNCH for the use of the CHINESE POST OFFICE } @ CANTON, Dr specificaticus and plans may be obtained on application to the under- signed.

F. A. NIXON, Acting Commissioner. Chinese Post OEox, Canton,

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

WE beg to advise our patrons

that we have REMOVED our furniture store to 68, Queen's Road Central.

CHEONG LEE. & Co January 1, 1920.

THE CHINESE MERCHANTS

BANK, LTD.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

HE above Bank has this day bren Tahow all shades Build Ings, Chater Road, the premises re cently vacated by the Pacião Mail

FOR SALE-At their Sale Rooms, Steamship Company,

No. B. Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A 16 Pore Hammer Gan in good condition, in soft leather case..

This gun is endently suitable for use in Indo-China or North China as it is Atted with interchangeable barrels, and can be used for either bids or big gumo.

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Alza

Odo EP. Tent in very good. condition, Suitable for persons Parti- cular from the undersigned.

Terms :-Chah..

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, November 23, 1919.

HIMROD'S

·Given iwatant Relief

No matter what your seeplestory Want may be pillarlig from ghathat. ASTHMA, INFLUENZA, KAJAL DATAHRN, OP ORDINARY COUCH. -you will find in this lamour remedy restorative power that in simply anequiea

FAMED 332 Stars 1 hour

LERNE OF

CURE FORE

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43 Chavda and

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ASTHMA

"Everything for Motoring"

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Lamps and Horns

Hongkong, January 3, 1920.

KOWLOON RESIDENTS"

ASSOCIATION.

MEETING of KOWLOON RESI- A DENTS will be held in the Chara- ber-of-Commerce Room, CITY HALL, o TUESDAY, 20th January, at 5,15 PM. for the purpose of inaugurating the **Kowloon Residenta Association" the principal object of which is the better- meat of conditions of residence in Kowloon and the adjacent territories.

All Kowloon residents, both ladies and gentlemen interested in the more- ment are invited to attend, and anyone wishing to join the Association, who have not already done so, please send their names to Ma. B. L. FROST, 1 Kimberley Villas, Kowloon.

ASSOCIATION.

PEARLS.

Most people know, or remember to have heard it asserted, that pearls are formed by the appearance of a grala of sand inside the molluse shell. President: His Excellency Sir R. E. They have stopped at that, and have gene as to think of other thing". STUBBS, K.C.M.G., Governer. Chairman: His Honour Sir WILLIAM whether for example, it would not be REES DAVIES, K.C., Chief Justice.a wise thing to put the bulk of their capital into pearls, in order to avoid "SECOND TOURNAMENT. a levy on their money balances. It is inct so with. Mr. Mikimoto of Tokyo. At The Ring." Valunteer Headquar-He has been working at the pro- ters Parada Cronad (adjoining Lower duction of pearls for a great many Peak Tram Siation). Specially con-years and now

we are told he stracted Matches, capable of holding has a regular pearloyster farm in a 2,000.

bay of the perfecture of Miye. He can produce flat pearls and round pearls at will. The round pearls are

TO-DAY (Saturday), Jan. 10, 1920. at 9.15 p.m. Sharp,

NOVICES" COUPETITION AND CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST.

(3) FINALS ip Novices Compétitions. (b) SIX-ROUND WELTERWEIGHT

CONTEST

Between C. E. R. A. Hudann, Kowloon

Torpedo Depot.

And Stoker May, H..S, "Carlisle," (c) TEN-HOUSE FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST Between Stoker Neal, Kowloon

Torpado Depot. And Seaman Webb, B.A.S. "Ambrose (d) FIFTEEN-ROUND CONTEST for the WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION-

SHIP of the COLONY Between Sergt. "Sky" Kerrison

(Holder). And Seaman Farsons,

HMS Ambrose" (challenger

Doors open at 800 p,uzil Prices Reserved $5, and 831 Unre

served $2, and 31. Men at T.M. Naval, and Mitary Foreca in uniform, half price, to $2 and $

AT MOUTRIES, na

geais.

BOOKING

the harder to turn out and that is why they are so dear. Ah oyster can make a flat pearl in four years:è but it cannot manage a round one under seven. The situation of the oyster farm is, it appears, a matter of the greatest importance. There must be a constant corrent of water and it must be warm or at any rate,, it must on no account be cold, must be sneltered from the wild and there must be no sea waves breaking on the shore. Mr. Mikimoto has been carrying on long and patient experiments and now it is said he has established a system which may be as unpleasant for the old pearl market. as re manu-

facture of synthetic rubies. He be

riss synes at the beginning of the century and it is only now

that he is confident that he has solved the problem. As far as the round pearl is concerned he did not reach success until the Great War was half way through. Now he is able to supply all kinds to purchasers. from all parts of the world. Natur ally his procedure is a secret, but it might be worth while for a Merg peal fisher to take a trip to the pre- facture of Miye to have a look round,

follows WEDNESDAY, January 7, 3embera:) —

of the Hongkong Boxing Associa. tion only, THURSDAY to SATURDAY, January 5 to 10 General Ecoking. Judges Lt. Colonel Loring, Major)

Rapson, Lt. Andell, R. N. and Lt. Dickinson, RN. Referees: Messrs. H. J. Gedgo (Official Referee), W. Logan, A. Murdoch and J. S. McCanā.

G. G. N. TINSON, Hon. Secretary.

J.G. WILDEN,

Manager.

THE HOTEL ASIA

WEST BUND, CANTON. -

Large and airy rooms, Electric light and fans. Hot and cold water service. Lift and telephones Excellent Cuisine. Every modern convenience provided..

Bar and Billiard rooms. Roof garden. Cinematograph

Cheatre.

Situated in the highest building in Canton, affording a splendid view of the whole City and suburbs. Opposite the Canton Steamers" Wharres and two minutes walk from Shameen.

Special monthly and Family rates may be had en application.

UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE

SUN COMPANY, LIMITED.

DrJ.Collis Browne's

41

CUTICURA HEALS

ITCHING BURNING

On Foot. Inflamed, Swol- len and Disfigured. Could Not Walk.

I scratched my foot with a piece of i wire and then, it festered up and broke cut in a rash. My foot was much inflamed and swollen, also disfigured. The itching and burning were often unbearable and Peould not sleep. I could not walk.

"' sent for a free sample of Ceticura Soap and Ointment and the irritation was much lesa. I bought more and oned two cakes of Soap and two boxra of Olatment when I was hesied." (Signed) Mrs. W. Partridge. Great Pet's Farm, Bridge: Nr. Canterbury, Kent, Eng.

Make Cuticura Scap and Oltmet {your every-day toller preparations.

Scap to cleanse, Dierment to heal, British i Depot: F. Newbery & Sew, Ltd., 27, Char (arbome. 54., Losdom. Solá everywhere.

SAVARESSES

SANTAL CAPSULES

PHYSICIANS RECOMMEND THEM. Of al Cheminta.

Made in Lawton.

Chlorodyne

THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE.

Audi 100 A. Sharm in

DIARRHŒA, and is the only

Specifis in CHOLERA „

DYSENTERY.

Chocks and 'amende

FEVER, CROUP, ÁGUE.

The Beat Remedy known for

COUGHS, COLDS,

ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS.

The only Palliative in

NEURALGIA, GOUT, BIKUMATISH.

Chlorodyne is a liquid taken in 'drops, graduated according to the malady. It invariably relieves pain of whatever kind; creates a calm refreshing sitep: allay's Invitation

of the nervous system when wil ether remedies fall; leaves no bad effects and can be taken when no other medicina'can be tolerated

DONVINCING MEDICAL TESTIMONY WITH EACH "BOTTLE.. No Game out the winds Dr. J. Cellis' Brand's Chlorodyne as the Stamp -Wold by all Chemisti,

Esle Manufacturers :" J. T. DAVENPORT, Liday London, S.E.

-Pricer in England,

(1/1); 2/9, 4/8..

"NOTICES.

THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. TRE UNITED BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

AND

FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and MOTOR AUCIDENT. For Rates and Particulars appply to the Ceneral Agenta.

UNION TRADING CO, Prince's Building

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Cask of 373 lbs. net.

In Bags of 950 lbs. pet.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

GENERAL MANAGERÈS.

UNION ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Hotpoint Sedlite Heater

Warms as the Sun warma).

Hotpoint

Radiant Heater

KEEP WARM ECONOMICALLY

IN THIS COLD WEATHER.

BY USING ONE OF THESE RADIATORS.

FOR SALE BY

UNION ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

PROTO SUPPLIES,

LONG HING & CO., Kodaks and Kodak Films, &c. &c.

DEVELOFING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY.

.No., 171, QUZES'S. ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONO.

WITHOUT PURE BLOOD HEALTH IS IMPOSSIBLE

VETARZO BLOOD

MEDICINE

Kever before was there anything like (2.. nor een its marvellous properties ever be squaded in all cases of

, tuparity, or other imperfection of the blood from whatever cause arising. No sooner. L. it imbibed systems than it and penetrates to minutest pcoming and expelling decase, whereiderer and is whatsoever form met with; removing al Scarf, #curry, scrofulons and rlandular swellings, discolorations, roughness and slabica, tumbago, rains and sweisinga, of the joints, discharges, blood polean, eczema, Sepet, psoriasis, had fagi, bad breasts, abscesses, alcers, wounds, sores, goitre er Derbyshire neck, ti improves the grenersi health, and quickly remarts long standing bronchitis, srihma, and hacklig shining, spasmodic congh, 100 often the pescansor of consumption.

bitchesh Ya Its effects are. ■igosť magical in the treatiseut of goat, feinzudem,

„S VETARZO BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD, Bet next insertion for fuller particulara, Send stamped addressed anvsiops for Free Bockist, or P.C. 2,0 for Trial Bottle of the Pamady, IN THE VETARZO REMEDIES CO., DOSPEL DAK, LONDON. Unprincipled vendos may try to sell your something else for extra profit-da not. Rodest II, but malas on having NETARIO. The smule has the words " VETARZO REMEDIES" on Qovarnment Stamp VITARZO REMEDIES ARE SOLD BY BOOTB. QASH CHEMIRTO

THE BLIND TEST.

P.D.

PETER DAWSON'S. SGOTCH WHISKY

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Terms |--Casb.

HUGHES & HOUGE, Auctioneerz.

Hongkong, January 7, 1919.

(rom ¿COUNT OF TEX CONCERNED),

on

TUESDAY,

January 13, 1920, commencing at 2.30

p.m., at their Sales Booms, No. 8,

-Des Torax Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,'»

A Frw Lots OF

Doubla herostitched Sheets, Linco Damask Table Cloths, Turkiak FES Towole, Bath Towels, Embroideryd Bedspreads and Table Covers,"

And

Two Bellow Valisce, two Boit Ches

Attache Casca, Kinkopan Vases, Braz Jardinieres and Vases, Tennis New and Poles, &c.&c, ko (All New Goods)- Fall Particulars from Catalogus).

-kah. CHUGHES & HOUGH

Auctioneers. January, 1910

Good Year Tyres

ALEX. ROSS & CO.

Phone: 2487.

25. Des Vœux Road Contra.

NOTICE

Mesurs, CROSSE & BLACKWELL much regret that for the first time for a hundred years war conditions prevent many of their products being shipped to Hongkong and China. They much appreciate the letters they are receiving, and in reply would stats that it is fully recognised here that under the ofrcumstances of life in China the absence of English delicacies and foods is a very resi hardship..

Messrs. CROSSE & BLACKWELL will take care that not a day shall be lost in forwarding supplies when a return to more normal conditions permite. In the rear time they truet that those who have been accustomed to rely on their products will be good enough to accept this explanation.

THE CONNOISSEURS IDEAL CHOICE

OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Sole Agents H RUTTONJEE & SON,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS... ·

'16, Queen's Rond Central,

Hongkong, China,

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