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TUESDAY, MAY 25,' 1920.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO TER ROYTLE MORN'T

General Auotioneers, Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission Agents.

PROPRIETORS "To-Kwa-Wan Coal Storage.

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"KENS HONGKONG,

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

¡HE Undersigned have received instruc.

THE

Fable Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned),

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WEDNESDAY,

May 26, 1920, commencing st 2:30 p... at their Sales Rooms No. 9, Dee Toux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A Small Consigament of WHITE GOODS, &c., 2... Comprising:

Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Serviettes;

Also

A few lots of Bellow Valises, Kit Bags, Suit Cases, and Attache Cases. And

Two Pairs Prismatic Binoculars. (All new goods and in small fots.) TRAMS:- Cash..

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneer

Hongkong, May 19, 1920.

(For Account of the Concerned.).

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FRIDAY,

May 28 1920, at 2:30 p.m., at No. 9, Knutsford Terrace, Top Floor, Kimberley Road," Kowloon,

Sosper

Valuable Household Farniture,

ac. &c..

20..

therein contained.

consisting of:- Chesterfeld Sofa & Arm-chairs "Hessra. Wm. "Powell make " Teak Sideboard, Extension Dining Table and 8 Chairs, Sundry Glass, Crockery, E.-P. Ware, Pictures, and a few lots of Bed and Table Linen.

White Enamelled Twin Beds with Hair and Patent Spring Mattresses, Bedroom Suite of Fumed Teakwood Large Wardrobe (Bevelled Mirror), Dressing Table and M.-T. Washstand), Deek and Bookcase Combined "Mesurs. Wm. Powell make " Brase Fender and Branses, minister Carpet and Ruge, L., &c., &c.

Also

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Piano by Speathe in good condi tion White Enamelled Bath and Singer Band Sewing Machine.

On view from Thursday the 27th at

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· Camlogaus will be issued.

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HUGHES & HOUGH, "Auctioneers,

Hongkong, May 19. 1930.

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"INTIMATIONS.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLOB..

Larsen Subscription Griffins for

Season 1920/1991.

LIST for intending subscribers to the abore are now posted at the Raes- course, the Hongkong Jockey Club Offces and The Hongkong Club.

Should the number of ponies subs- cribed for reach a total of thirty or more, the Stewards will adequately provide for same in next year'e Programme. It is proposed to amarge that the ponies. Arise in Hongkong during the month of October.

In order to make the racing as open as possible no subscriber shall be per- mitted to take a financial interest in more than two of these ponies, the cost

THE CHINA: MAIL.

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acquainted with banking business especially exchange book- Hongkong Land lavestment & Agency keeping. Also ONE TYPIST speaking Co., Ltd. both French and English if possible.

Chinese preferred. Apply to BASQUE

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of which will probably not exceed $300 WANTED. Er well-known" Import-

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By Order,

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MOTOR CAR CYCLE NUMBER PLATES.

IT IS NOTIFIED for the information

of the Public that MOTOR CAR embossed Number Plates Nos. 301-500 and MOTOR CYCLE Number Plate Ncs. 201-300; can be obtained on ap- the Licensing Office, plication at Central Police Station. The price is $1. per plate.

P. P. J. WODEHOUSE. Captain Saperintendent Police. Hongkong, May 20, 1920:

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ntbe ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of 'SHARE- HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Hong- koog on SATURDAY the 9th May. 1920, at 1.30 AM. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement. of Accounts for the year ending 30th April, 1990.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUES- DAT, the 26th day of May, to MON- DAY, the 31st day of May, 1920, both days inclusive.

JOHN.D. HUMPHREYS & SON.

General Managers.

Hongkong, May 10: 1920..

THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

TWENTY-SECOND OR- DINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF THIS COMPANY will be held at the

Ofices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on WEDNESDAY, the Snd Jone, 1920, at NDON, for the purpose cf receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th April, 1920.

The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY the 28th May, 1920, to. WEDNESDAY, the 2nd June, 1920, both days inclusive. By Order of the Court of Directors,

W. S. BROWN, Fecretary. Hongkong, May 21, 1920

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1920 CATALOGUE No. 92

Now Ready

Our 500-page, profusely illustrated catalog of General Merchandise. Foodstuffs and Machinery is now ready.

The general increase in price of all merchandise makes it more than ever desirable to exercise the greatest: care in buying. A comparison of our prices. with those locally in effect will show that we offer a worth-while saving.

THE NEW CHORUS-MAN.

A JOB FOR EX-OFFI ERS.

The other night I stood waiting for a friend at the stage door of a Shaf tesbury avenue theatre, says a Fress correspondent. Before his demo. bilisation last summer my friend was A major in theth Guards. Soom after he became a civilian he told m that, all efforts in ather directions to

brain employment having falled, he had decided to accept a position in the company of a musical comedy. It was only when I met him at the stage door the other night that I

learned what it really was.

"Yes," he said. "I am a chorus.

man I earn £4 per week for eight shows a week. It isn't a bad job. In fact, I like it. It isn't so unusual as you might think. I'm not by any means the only ex-officer

He exchanged a greeting with a in London cherus." distinguished looking man who went out.

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One of the principals? I asked.. "Not much. He's in the chorus too. Six years ago he was a Member of Parliament. We have two ex majors in our chorus," he continued. an ex-captain of the Royal Air Force, who brought down 13 Huns,.. and an is Feutenant who has the LONG HING & CO., Kedar and Kodas Fink, act

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because they couldn't find other work,

and now they like it so much that it

is doubtful if they could be persuaded to leave. The manager says he would like to End more of our type for the chorus "He says we are more natural on the stage than the ordinary chorus. And next month," he added, with triumph, "he says het will give me a small part"

NOTICES TO CONSIGNÜRE

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5.5. "WEST/CADDOA.”

From SAN FRANCISCO via HONOLULU, YOKOHAMA

"and KOBE

The above mentioned vessel having arrived from the above mentioned ports consignees of cargo are hereby informed that their cargo will be landed at their risk into the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's 'godowns at. West Point, and stored at Con- signees' risk.

Consignees of cargo are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Permit signed by the Super Intendent of the Imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading can be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the godowAS, where they will be examined on May 26th, at 10 am, and May 27th, at 10 a.m.

All claims must be presented with. in a week of the steamer's arrival. here, alter which they cannot be recognised. No claim will be ad. mitted after the goods have left the godown, and all goods remaining undelivered after May 27th will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance whatever will

be effected.

Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter signature immediately.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO; As Operators, U.S. Shipping Board.

1. ORAM SHEPPARD,

Acting Agent.. Hongkong, May 20, 1920.

STRUTHERS AND DIXON, ING.

"NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From SAN FRANCISCO AND

SEATTLE

пре

WE Steamship

31

"WEST HIMROD," baying arrived from. San Francisco, via ports, on May. 23, 1920, consignee

Everything You Want are hereby notified that their cargo is

In the new catalog you will find illustrated, described and priced, prac- tically everything you want for the HOME, OFFICE, FARM, SCHOOL or HUBFITAL. AA

Groceries, Dry Goods, Clothing, Furni ture, Electric and Sporting Goods, Gas Engines, Asio Bupplies, Bicycles, Farm Implementa, etc.; ets.

New Shanghai Office

To render more efficient service to our many customers in Chins and take proper care of the rapidly growing business, we have rented offices and sample rooms in the new INTERNATIONAL Y.M.0.A. BLDG. BHANGHAI, which will be occupied About April 1, 1920

Temporary office has been opened at.. No. 12, Nanking Road, Shanghai. Por, free copy of our 1920

Apply to

MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.

12: Hanking Boad,

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MONTGOMERY WARD & CO, Manalasterers, and Exportata of Kunarak Møtekandins.

Chicago, U.S.AS

being handed at their risk into the Hazardous and/or Extra-Eszardous! Godowns of the Hongkong and Kawi loon Whart and Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloor, and stored at Consignees' risk.

Consignees of cargo per "West Tv," from Seattle are hereby notified that. their cargo was trazehipped at Yoko hams to the "West Himrod."

Consignees of cargo must predze

an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Export, Hongkong, before Bill of Lading, will be countersigned

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left is the Godowor where it will be examined at 11 .. on May 31, 1920, by the Company' Surveyors; Meerra. Carmichael & Clarka All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arata hare, after which they cannot be reepgnized. No claims will be re cagried after the goods have left the Godowns, and cargo undelivered on and after May 1, 1920, will be subject to rent.. +

Consignees are requested to, sendin their Bille of Lading for countersign tard immediately.

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Agente.

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PHOTO SUPPLIES,

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Tel. 1036.

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GARAGE ACCOMMODATION

FOR PRIVATE CAR OWNERS.

THIS IS OUR NEW SPECIALITY.

CARS GARAGED in TOWN $30 per month.

CARS GARAGED at PRAYA EAST OF

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THESE PRICES INCLUDE CLEANING AND ORDINARY GARAGE DUTIES.

EXILE GARAGE

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