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MONDAY, JUNE Y, 1980.

Hughes & Hough

ABUDONKERS TO THE GÖVERSKIRT

General Anotioneers

and General Share, Coal

Frodnoe Brokers and Commission Agents.

·FROPRIETORS "10-Kwa-Wan" Deal Storage.

Gede werd Boutlay's

▲ c. 4th & 5th Editions. A 1 Telegraphic Code: Telegraphie Addre

•MEIRION HONDEDNG, „

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS:

HS Undersigned have received in- structions to self by Public Auction (For Account of the Concerned, ON

WEDNESDAY, Jane 9, 1990, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No & Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, A Small Consignment of WHITE GOODS, &o, &c, 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 lots.) TRANS-Cash.

HUGLES & HOUGH,

Auctioneer,

Besgkong, June 2, 1923.

(P8% accorsi oF ZEE CONCERNED),

DI

WEDNESDAY, line 9, 1920, commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Der Font Road, Corner of Ice House Street.

TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNTED

BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, &C., &c. .comprising:--

Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chaire (new) Folding Card and Occasional Tables, Que Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture, comprising. Teak wood Twin Bedstends, arge and anal Wardrobes Dressing And Chairs, Washstands, Tables,

Side- Testwood) ffamed boards, Dinner Waggons, Ertension Dia- ing Tables and Chairs, & Dinner Services, Crockery, sad Glas WARS, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, &c., Bath Boom Utensile, Electro-Plated

Ware

Flectric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Ipakwood Screens, & quantity of Blackwood Varniture, Blackwood Fire Serveria,

Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures Carpets new and second-hand.,

A180

One Good Piano, One Enamelled Bath, Camera, American Ice Chest, Lic., &c.,

(Fall Particolars from Catalogue). TerinsCash

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, June 2, 1920.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.

From ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO. LONDON AND STRAITS.

THE Steamship

CONSIG

· “ BENVORLICH,” UNSIGNEES of Cargo are, herebý informed that all Goods are being landed a; their risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Co, Ltd, whenca sadfor from the harves delivery may be obtained...

No Claims ll be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 8th inst, will be subject to rent.

All chime against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned DE or before the 14th inet,, Lor! they will not be recognized,

All broker, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined on the 8th insk, at 10

No-Fire Insurance has beau affected. Bill of Lading will be countersign.

ed by

INTIMATIONS.

HONGKONG CHICKET CLUB

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES, CHALLENGE ROUED.

K. W. LOV. NG SZE KWONG. TELS match, weather & ground per- mitting, will be played TO-DAY (MONDAY), Th Jane, st 4.30 r..

Prizes won during the tournament will be presented after the match.

Hangkang. June 4, 1991

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUE.

THE

THE EXTRA GYMKHANA MEETING OF THE SEASON will be beld at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, the 19th instant," commencing at 4 P.M.

The Charge of Admission will be $1.00 for other's than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club or Gymkhana Club.

Soldiers and Sailors is uniform Half Price.

The Committee invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.

Hongkong, June 4, 1920.

NATIONAL

CREDIT 5% 1920 UNDER THE GUARANTEE OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT,

<

THE Local Manager of the BANQUE

INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE

begs to inform the Public that sub- scriptions for above French Loan are opened to-day in its office, 5 Chater Road, and will be closed on the 20th of June, at 12 noon.

5% Premium Bonds of Frs. 500 each are issued at the price of

Fra. 485.-only: Interest at 5% will run from the 15th of June.

The Bonds are non-convertible be- fore 1940 and redeemable in 75 years by means of drawings (EIGHT DRAWINGS A YEAR) purporting yearly Frs. 20,000,000.-the. first prize of each being

ONE MILLION FRANCS

ROUET DE JOURNEL.

Manager. Hongkong June 2, 1920.

NEW LOAN OF 4 MILLIARDS FRANCS in

J

5% PREMIUM BONDS. CREDIT

NATIONAL

The Bonds are of 500 Frs face value. PRICE OF ISSUE 485 FRANCS

$ drawings s year amounting to 20.000,000 Franca' with the following prizes 1,000,000 Francs

500,000

*

200,000 100,000

.. 50,000....

The prizes draw will be free of any taxes, present or fature. The Bonds bear interest on and after the 15th of June, 1920.

Applications will be received till the 15th of June, 1920, by THE BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,

LA BERINDOAGUE,

Hongkong, June 4, 1990.

Kanager.

MUMEYA

Japanose Photographers. All kinds of Photographic Work done in latest styles also Fassport Photos. Developing and Printing Lor Amateurs & Speciality.

No. 54, Queens Road Central Tel. 254

TAIYO & CO.

WAPANESE) BOOTS AND SHOES

..KADE TO ORDER Ke, Wradham Si

Just arrived

a large assortment of FILTERS

1, Gallon p to 5 gallons

WANT

THE CHINA MAIL.

DARTMOOR GLASS.

ADVERTISEMENTS NEW INDUSTRIAL CENTRE IN

25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID.

Every additional word 4 Centa

for 3 insertions."

WANTED.

www

WANTED-STENOGRAPHER far American firm or one or two months. Good knowledge of English essential. Reply stating experience and xalaries wanted to box No. 1204, c/o

Cena Mar.**

LOST.

PROSPECT.

YARNS OF THE SEA.

It is said that when old soldier's meet they always like to fight their battles over again, and that would appear to

While South Devon is awaiting with interest the development of the apply equally to the seafaring elenient, plans of the Wilson Syndicate, which who also enjoy the sailing of their voy- promise to transform the neighbourages over again. A very conclusive hood of Newton Abbot into an indus-proof of this was shown during this trial centre, there is a prospect that

changes scarcely less important may week by a gathering of nearly a dozen take place on the northern borders ons of Neptune, who pervaded the Near Okehampton Gere: Hotel in London with a very of Dartmoor. there has been discovered a very refreshing breath of the briny. These Large deposit of granulite, a material; men were all ex-shipmasters. they of the first importance in the manu-having been in command of all cissses facture of glass. According to ex- of vessels, from maiăng ships to pas- pert report, granulite contains-not senger liners and tramp steamers. only silica, but potash, soda, and They had come from different parts of alumina, which are fecessary in glass the country as representatives of their making, and its use is not only scalaring brothers for the purpose of economical but gives the best results keeping guard over their interests in OST-At the Peak a small Black &in the production of glass ware of their absence by attending the general

White JAPANESE FOODLE the highest quality.

meeting of the National Maritime Answers to the name of "TODDIES"

The site of the discovery is familiar Board. the navigating officers' panel, Finder will be-Rewarded, Box No. 1200, to travellers infu Devon by the Lon-and the Seafarers Joint Council. c/o CHINA MAZ"

don and South. Western railway. A They had taken up their quarters at mile or two west of Okehampton the the Cower Hotel, Euston-road, as line crosses a narrow valley by a very being a very comfortable and conveni- high viaduct. In this valley a certainent headquarters, the majority having amount of quarying has been carried

The other visitors evidently enjoyed on by a real company, which has used this Corel for a number of years earned modest dividenda by crushing granulite and exporting it to Stamford the breezy discussion and the yarns of shire, where it is used in enamelling the sea that were so freely diffused porcelain. The company seems to around the lounge, billiard room, &c. have been aware of the value of the On the Wednesday evening it material to the glass trade, but they pleasing to note the happy and grati have not been able to induce many fed feelings of there old sales at the facturers to take it up. A syndicate knowledge that during the day they is now about to erect works and use had secured the concession from the Bonus, „PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. the material on the spot. An experi- shipowners. that the War

mental furnace, has been in use for which was introduced as a temporary some time, two large furnaces are war measure, was for the future 10 being built, and it is expected that; be merged in the standard rate of pay, the manufacture glass on a com-thus adding 43-4 month to every mercial scale will begin almost man's pay throughout the Merchant immediately.

Service. Many of these old skippers

TO LET.

TO LET A SHOP in Nathan Road,

Ecaloon. Apply to Humphreys Estate & Finance Cafai, Alexandra Buildings

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "EASTERN MERCHANT."

From SAN FRANCISCO "via HONOLULU, YOKOHAMA

and KOBE

W25

The promoters place their hopes were heard in say they were sorry they high. There is said to be a practi-'went to see so early, for if they had cally unlimited supply of granulate not done so they would have now been in the valley, the anticipations are participating in the more equitable realised this Dartmoor yalley will

sea services. Envy did pot enter in

The above mentioned vessel having become the seat of a great industry rates of pay"instead of the ridiculous arrived from the above mentioned Glass bottles and glass jars, it is said, Pince they had received during their ports Consignees of cargo are hereby will be made cheaper here than ang informed that their cargo will be where in the world, and the makers the case. but only satisfaction that the landed at their risk into the Pacific will be in a position not only to defy lowers in their profession were" at Mail Steamship Company's godowns the competition of Austrian and last receiving their just due. at West Point, and stored at Con- German and other foreign manufac signees risk.

turers, but to meet them on favour able terms in the neutral markets of the world. Such expectations as this seem to be founded on an estimate that the cost of the material used on the spot will be only 15s. a toa whereas the cost of the cheapest

Consignees of cargo, are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Perait signed by the Super intendent of the Imporis & Exporta, 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 June 6th, at 10 am, and June 7th,

at 10 a.m.

mixtures ordinarily used in the manu facture of bottles is, at least £2 per ton. Granulate is reported upon as being especially suitable for the All claims must be presented with manufacture of cast and dressed in a week of the steamer's arrival glass articles, and for window class. here, after which they cannot be It is of value in the manufacture of recognised No claim will be ad-enamelled metal ware, and electrical mitted after the goods have left the godowns, and al goods remaining undelivered after June 7th will be subject to rent. "

No Fire Insurance whatever wil be effected.

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

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. As Operators, US. Shipping Board.

1. ORAM SHEPPARD,

# Acting Agent Hongkong, June 1, 1920.

PACIFIC MALL STEAMSHIP CO.

NOTICE TO CONFIGNEES.

S.S. "DOYLESTOWN,*

From CALCUTTA, via PENANG and SINGAPORE

THE above-mentioned vessel having at Tived from the above-mentioned Phats Consignees of Cargo sro hereby informed that they must take immediate delivery of same from alongside, and all cargo impeding discharge will be landed at their risk and expense into the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's godowns at West Point, and stored at Consignees rink.

Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of the Importe and Exporta, Hongkong. before bills of lading can be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods ars to be left in the Gode was where they will be examined on June 0 10 Am.

at

A

All claims must be presented lihin a wock of the steamer's arrival here, after

which they cannot be recognized.

No Claim will be adultad after the Goods have left the Godowas, and all Goode remsining -undelivered atter June 10th, will be subject to rent.

No Fire Instranse whatever, will be effected

Consignees are requested to send 19) their Bill of Lading for ovantersignatars immediately.

PATIO HALL B.S, Co., Az Operators, U. 9. Shipping Board.

J. ORA31 SHEPPARD,

Acting Agent.:

Hongkong,

June 4, 1990,

COMPLETE AERATED WATER PLANT FOR SALE.

The Machines are made by HesZE. -Bratby & Hinchlife, Ltd., Manches ter, and guarentes in perfect working order. This complete plant will torn out 2,400 dozen Aersted

ter per day,

WONG SANG-HONG LTD.,

non conducting articles can be made from it, instead of from earthenware. Even the waste heaps of the present quarry can, it is said, be turned to account, for black stone, which was considered only suitable for road metal, is also suitable for making beer and stout bottles.

Some difficulty seems likely to be experienced at the outset in regard to the provision of labour. No houses are available in the district, so that any large influx of population is not to be expected. What appears to be contemplated is that, to begin with, young unskilled men shall be engaged in the locality and trained to the work At present there is only a small number of specialists engaged, and as the industry has hitherto been mainly in foreign hands, it is not surprising that most of these are foreigners Power for driving the necessary machinery will be obtained from the River Ockment, running through the valley. This is a typical Devon stream, and it is calculated

MEE CHEUNG HIGH CLASS PROTOGRAPHER. Ice House Street.

Tel 1013.

A large stock of Kodaks and Kodak -Supplies-

Just jarrived.

HOW TO AVOID. INFANTILE AILMEST

When there are diseases prevalent in the season, it is the must dangerous to Infants and 60 Great Care must be taken in feeding them with proper food otherwise they would give their Mothers a lot of trouble. To avoid the trouble is to feed them with LAC.. TOGEN which resembles human milk. It is easily digested and promotes healthy appetite. It keeps the Infants thriving and free from all Infantile Ailments.

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孖案竅牛奶

that it may easily be made to give SHIU FUNG TAI & CO., the equivalent of 200 horsepower, which is fully as much as will be needed.

Nola Azents for Bangies and South China." No. W&A Companghi Bond Central, Hmykoeg Talophons Nos. 1958 & 2990

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This group repre-

senta every type of first-class hotel,

all of which-are

centrally located:

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Tek 100

NOTICES.

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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 RAST or

WANGSAI

$20 per month.

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THESE PRICES INCLUDE CLEANING AND ORDINARY GABAGE DUTIES.

EXİLE GARAGE

!. 83 & 55, Des Faux Road Central,

HONGKONG. Tel. 1036.

Tel. 1036%

SWATOW DRAWN THREAD WORK,

P. 0.

CANTON EMBROIDERY.

AND

WHOLESALE

S. K. TSAN & 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CESTRAL

RETAIL.

CO.,

CABLE ADDRESS TSANG.

PHOTO "SUPPLIES,

LONG HING & CO., Kodar and Kodak Films, &e.

DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY.

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BUY YOUR STATIONERY FROM US.

We Keep the Finest. Stocks Complete. 7

PRICES MODERATE.

DER A WING & CO. · Paper Merchants,

Stationers, Printers & Bookbinders.

60, Des Voeux Road; CENTRAL.

THE HOTEL ASIA

WEST BUND, CANTON,

The highest building in Canton affording &

panoramic bird's eye view of the whole

city and suburbs.

Large and

airy rooms, Elevators, Electric Lights and Fans installed. Hot and cold water service, fitted, Excellent Cuisine, Bar and Billiard room, Root Garden, Cinematograph Theatre and every modern convenience provided.

Special monthly and family rates can be arranged on application to

THE SUN CO., LTD.,

Proprietors.

These Cigarettes are made of selected Mild leaf tobacco and quite harmless to those, who are accustomed to inhale.

..

NANYANG BROTHERS TOBACCO CO.

165, Des Voeux Road,

Hongkong.

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