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FRIDAY, BEPTEMBER

Eughes & Hongh

AUCTIONEERS.113 ČIEK. GOTEEKM

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General Anationeury

Share, Goal--and General

Prodnog Brokers and

Commission Agants.

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Talegraphic Addres

KARİON" KONGLOKO,

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

35 WOKDS. 3°

Each additional we

WANTED

WANTED TUMEDIATELY OR W

THE NEAR FUTURS a farminis

od apartment (or house in a desirable neighbourhood, Willing to pay a good price to anyone who desires his place to be well looked after by a responsible party. Apply P. 0, Bar No. 5.

WANTED An old catablished

IMPORT HOUSE, having is Head Office in New York, with Arsachen in London, Manchester, China, Japon & the Philippine lalands, desires tha services of an experienced Textile man Bui for a responsible position in its Hanila Branch Office. Permanent position and

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-good prospects for the right man

G.

EX Undersigned have received instruc Tunes to sell by Pabile Auction,

MONDAY,

September 20, 1020, commencing a 2.30 am., at The NAVAL DEPOT, KOWLOON,

OLD, AND SURPLUS VICTUALLING STORES. comprising:-

Blankets, Table Linen Sheets, Bed Covers, eereral lots Electro-plate. Eard. ware, China, Glass, &c., Enamelled and Copper Ware, Remaants, Serge and Lack, Great Costs, Duffle and Winter Clothing Weighing Machine, Hair Beds, Mattresses, vtc.

On view Saturday, 18th Sept from 9am till Noon.

Terms:-Cash "

HUGHES & HOUGH,

By Appointment Auctioneers to

the Admiralty.

Jf

Hongkong, September 6, 1920.

(FOR 4000CENT OF THE CONCERNED),

00

TUESDAY,

September 21, 1920, at 10.30 p.m.

at No. 2, Carnarvon Villa, Carnarvon Road, Kowbog.

SUNDAY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

&t.,

therein contained including:-

Large Teak Sideboard (Mirror Back), Cabinet (Plato Glass Shelves), Arm chairs and Sofa, &c., Double Bedstead, Wardrobe, Toilet Table, &c., Yahogany Chest-of-drawers, &c.

(Fall Particolars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash.

On view from 9 am. day of sale,

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, September 14, 1620.

(TOM 4000URE OF ZEL COSUTANED), ON

TUESDAY,

-September 21, 1920, at 9.30 pm,

as their Bales Booms, Na. 8, De Virum Road, Corner at Ice House Street,

One 19 bare Sporting Gan

by Jeffery Co. Lordos.

With Accessories & Case (Good as new And

*

One 16 bore Sporting Gun by

Remington with case,

Ferme :----Cash,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, Sept. 14, 1920.

{FOR ACCOUNT OF TEM CONCKENED),

02

TUESDAY,

Address communications in confidence, to P. 0. Bar 180 Manila, stating past experience and salary desired.

FOR SALE

THE CHINA

NOR: SALE-LAND -12 - KÖTlcon

about-16,945equire, fest

Hanging

TO LET

"QUEEN OF SOCIETY'S- BEAUTIES.

ROMANI

WEST

HER LIFE

death was announced recently Cornwallis West – the once nous society beauty, at Arnewood House, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, at the Age of 66. Mrs. Cornwallis-West ARES of the had been in feeble health for some CLOSED from 6th time before her visit to Cannes early (both days in the spring. Southern sunshine

period no

Director

SHEWAN

NOTICE.

| brought no promise of restored health, and in the care of her, daughters the Princess of Pless and Mrs. Lewis, (formerly the Dischess of Westmins- ter), Mrs. Cornwallis West returned to England to die. Her life was the romance of a mad cap Irish girl, who spent her childhood, running barefoot about the lanes around her home, made a wealthy marriage froit the schoolroom, and in the FLATS in Kowloon, facing Coronation

seventies and eighties of the last cen- |conutes by Rickshaw from Hongkong +

tory was the foremost beauty and Ferry, and five minutes, walk from

leader of society, FOR SALE-LOT No. 62, immed-Yeumati Ferry. This property, can be THE TWENTY-FOURTE

ORDINARY ANNUAL MEET-Lady Olivia Fitzpatrick, wife of the The daughter of a famous beauty lale, with an area of 12,645 square feet, with nine living moms and adequate ING of Shareholders in the above rector of Clones, Cs. Lenrim) and measuring 30 x 1013 feet, frontage to kitchens, baths and servants rooms or Company will be held at the Come mother of famous beauties, she ruled creek which is adjacent to Westera as separate three roomed fate. The pany's Town Office, 2 Lower Albert in the most exclusive set in those Ent leading to Coast Boats berths, rooms are large and cool, facing east Road, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the later Victorian year when the "pro Shamshiti Railway and Grand Trunk with an open prospect. Very moderate 21st day of September, 1920, at 1230 fessional beauty" was all the rage Line to Hankow, now in construction rental. Apply J. Ca CLARK, Architect o'clock in the afternoon for the purit was before the day of the picture Apply to:-BARBERT DIST & CO.. & Surveyor, 14, Queen's Road Centra pose of presenting the Report of the postcard and the musical comedy girl,

Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st July, 1920.

NO LET During October NEW THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD MARLE ROOMED BUROPEAN

STORAGE CO., LTD.

BRITISH CONCESSION-SHAMCHEN,Road (Nathan Bond Extension), fifteen

CANTON.

iately behind the Russian Consulet se aleren self-contained houses: each

PUBLIC AUCTIONS. THE Cadersigned have received in-

structions From M. F. C. Koca, Faq, to sell by Public Auction,

FRIDAY,

September 24, 1920, at 2.30 pm, at 2 Belvedere No. 10, Broadwood Road

THE WHOLE OF THE Valuable Housçhold Furniture,

kc..

c

therein contained.

dc.

Comprising:- Hallstand, Side Tables, &c., Chester- Sofas and Armchairs with Spare Covers, Blackwood Desk, Cabinets. Stands, &c., Engravings and Pictures. Carpets sad. Rugs, Curtains, &c., Dining Room Suite, Carpets and Rugs, Wall Plates, and Several lots Chinese Porcelain, Dinner Service, Crockery and Glass Ware, Large Brase Bedsteads and Cots, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Desk, &c, by well-known local makers (good as new) Bries Fenders and Scuttles, Pantry and Kitchen Utensils including Enamelled Bath, Electric Ceiling and Table Faus, Pot Plants,

&c.

(Full Partimlars from Catalogue), Terms ---Cesh.

On view day of sale.

RUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Sept. 15, 1920,

G.

+R.

Tour to sell by Public Auction,

THE Undersigned have received instruc-

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MONDAY;

the 18th October, 1920, at 10.30 a.m., within the Camber, at Naval Depot. Kowloon,

H.M.S. "SANDPIPER," Length between perpendiculars 100 ft. Breadth, extreme 20

(Hat Leel to upper Depth in bold side of Upper Deck 0,9

placking midships

Tanange according to British Rales

Jett 1

- not measured

(2048

+

Nominal Displacement.83 tons At mean dr it' of ........ Fresent mean draft

Itu Of in

Where.. Bulbea

September 21, 1920, commencing 1: 2,30 pmanar Sales Booms, So. 8, Den Vorax Boad, Corner of You Horse Street,

A Small Consignment of WHITE GOODS, Mo..., &c.;

Cumprising:--

Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets,

FUBLIC AUCTION.

..G.

B.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

DARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Bale, to

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

*

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 7th to 21st September, 1920, both days inclusive.

By Order;

M. MANUK,

Secretary. Hongkong, September 1, 1920.

DEFENCE CORPS

be held on MONDAY, the 20th day of September, 1920, as Sp.m., at the CHONGKONG VOLUNTEER of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Goremor of One † Lot of CROWN LAND at Lugard Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal It a Crown Rant to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King. for one further term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

BUROLATY

Legazil Bond,

Locally.

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the to fo

1.

VICTIMIZED!

. Several purchases of used

motorcycles and mctor- cars have recently been victimized.

The machine, which is ostensibly a good buy is sometimes in reality quite worthless owing to substi- tution of parts or having been through a severe accident..

To protect the good zame of our agencies we will examire and report upon, free of charge, sny machine

TO represent providing it is delivered. to our Garage./

Bagare fea

ALEX-ROSS &@

& Co.

25 DES VOEUX-ROAD"C

..Hengtong

Br Whom ......In Sections by Yo

Materials of Construction:-

Wood Deck Sheathing, Fitting's în Cabins, Messer, &c. -

Iron.Deck Fittings, &

Steel... Hull, Balkhead, Fittings, de Decks, names of p--

Doable Bed Sheets, Dzzwnwork | Main, Bold and Battery Docks,

-Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet

and Drawnwork Dollies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask Serviettes,

Also

A few lots of Bellow Valises,

Suit Cases, etfir (All new goods and in small lots.)

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Flonikum, September 7, 1980.

-MIS CHEUNG HISLAM PHOTOGRAPHER.

TW, 101X

targe stock of Kodažs and Kodak

Supplies

Armour:-Nil

As she now lies,

A detailed list of fittings to be sold with the Ship may be seen at the Offices. of the Naval Store Officer, H. M. Dock- yard, Hongkong, and structural and other particulars can be obtained from the Chief Construesor, HL M. Dockyard, Hongkong

The Vessel will be open to inspection from the 15th Sept, to the day, oí, mẫo inclusive, between the hours of 10 am. and 4 pm. Inspecting orders can be obmined with "full Particulars and Conditions of fals on application to the Auctioneers.

TEL:27 GARAGE

KOWLEDN TEL:K47

MASSAGE.

ME

HONDA

Trained male Masspat...

1370 experiance. Formerly of Tokyo Military Hospital.

-- WILL VISIT PATIRITY'. -RESIDENCES IF FERFERRED

Na Wyndham Street A (Oppodie in the Châus Mail.)

On presenting this order to the Fier MUMEYA

Master in the Dockyard the person named thereon will be conveyed to and from the Ship. The Ship may not he boarded from a private bost

HIGHES & HOUGH, By Appointment Aucti

Hongkong, Se

the Adipiralty

aber 14, 1990

•All Linda of Photogup

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS ET LETT-COL, LG. BIRD, D.SO. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.

and the shops were filled with photo- graphs of her and of Mrs. Langtry, her only. rival. Famous artists of the day competed-for the honour of painting her portrait and from Royalty downwards all the people who counted in society were her admirers.. To her beauty were added wit, high spirits, sparkling conversa-: tion, and the art of singing a rousing song. Even Gladstone is said to have been captivated by her charm and her singing of The Wearin' of the Green,"

Married in 1872, at 18, to Colonel William Cornwallis-West, the wealthy | owner of Ruthin Castle, Denbighshire. she became at once the foremost hostess of the day. King Edward, then Prince of Wales, was often ber guest, and there are many stories and legends of the high spirits and Infantry Drille will be held at Head-practical jokes that marked ber quarters throughout the coming season parties. To be shut out from her on MONDAYS and FRIDAYS, st 5.30 London balls, from her country house pm, commencing on MONDAY, 30th parties at Ruthin, or froin her yacht- Linstant

ing weeks at Cowes was, for people in society, to be cast into outer darkness.

1. Parade.

Dress. Plain Clothes, Belts and Side-arme.

Rifles,

2. The Corps will parade as strong as possible on MONDAY, 4th October. Further instructions will be issued later,

3. Promotion.

"The loveliest woman I have ever set eyes on my wife, of course, (excepted," was Lord Rossmore's verdict on her in Things I can Tell," his volume of reminiscences. He added: The first time I saw her was at Ascot. Suddenly my attention was arrested by the appearance of a lady who was accompanied by half a dozen men I thought her the most beautiful creature imaginable, and, dressed in white and wearing a big white hat, she was perfectly delight- ful to look at, and 1 cried out im- HONOLONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE Coups.pulsively, greatly to the amusement

of my fellow officers.. Hongkong. September 18, 1920.

The following Proaction will take effect from Let September, 1920 No. 235 Pie. D. Davies to be Corporal and employed on Battalion Headquer ters for (Medical Duties).

G. F. E. RAPSON, B-Major,

Adjutant,

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Α

BEGINNERS CLASS will be started on MONDAY, October 4th, at 5.45 PM at the Chinese Language School, junction of Zetland Street and Toe-Bouse Street, (Masonic Hall Premisse).

Intanding Students are requested to send in their names to the undersigned for enrolment

By Order

D. K. BLAIR,

Acting Semmary. Hongkong, September 15, 1920.

He's Happy!

5 your baby grows happily from 'A moth to mouth he needs a absaging food to keep his strong and contented. THE VALLENBURYS” FOODS contain graduated propor Gone of time sheepentsamsential to your baby's brazi and body development.

Allenburys

Foods

ALLEN & HANBLIKYS)

The late King, who was then Prince of Wales, gave a ball that night to which our party was invited, and greatly to my delight I saw Mra. West there. She was talking to Miss Sartoris, to whom I said: “Will you introduce me?"

"H-," replied-Miss Sartoris, "I don't know whether Mrs. West wants to know you,”

"Never mind, I'll introduce myself," so I turned to Mrs. West, and said, Come on, with true Derry daring; let's have a dance.

"Well, and I will, yer honour," she replied, with the most tremendous “put on" brogue. Off we went. I was in the seventh heaven, but I noticed that the floor seemed strange- ly empty. However, I was too happy to trouble about any reasons why other people were zot dancing, until I bumped into, no less a personage than the Prince of Wales. Then the truth dawned upon me," HRH Was dancing, which accounted for the empty foor

:

Many society beauties bave come and gone, but I think that few, if

any, have ever equalled her..

NOTICES

HORLICK'S MALTED MILK

Full-era milk enriched with barke and wheat) The Ideal Food Drink for all

ges

Selence afirm its superiority Expoñente embr Givos strength and maintaing ito. Generator bio Conserves it. Buitis Bane, Brain & Brawn. Restraling and debcions. Easily digested and quicky abros bird..

Kandy in mu sustent in the simple addtion of bar or mii wa

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

ORDINARY MILK 1, not always part ¿'s

FORLICK'S an guaranteed uniformir so. ORDINARY MICK à unsafe unlacs tookeí;

HORLICK'S là enle and w`adə na ziskƐaz. ORDINARY MILK often disagrees 2-

-HORLICK'S never doua.

ORDINARY MILK deteriorate quietly i

HORLICK'S keeps indeðaltaly, ORDINARY MILK is seldom available when wa Lod

HORLICK'S is always at kaad. HORLICK'S.ay be med in Puddings Browd Cake, Costards, etc. is place of ordinary mik

Sold by Chemists and Störas..

HORLICK'S MALTED MILK CO., SLOUGH, BUCKS., ENEŻ

PHOTO SUPPLIES,

LONG HING & CO., Kodals and Roda's Films, &d.

DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY."

No. 17A, QUES'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

WOMAN SPY'S LAST

HOUR

GRIM REALISM..

BATH TUBS. SANITARY GOODS BATHROOM FITTINGS AND ALL KIND OF GLASS and MISRORS.

LYSON COMPANY,

Tel No. 2559.

39. Queen's Road Central, Hongkong..

High Grade Leather Belting

For use in Cutton! Woollen, and Worsted panning Mis - we are able to guarantee at all times a firm sound. belt of uniform altengek zad anistaney, which has made Walter Belting a world fat-

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Our accessories include :-Welth and Per- sian Boller Skins for coarse and fine spinning.

Hard and soft, spinning,

Drawing and Beving Butta, for woollen side- worsted spinning Condenser Rubber Leather, etca

Win Walker & Sons, Ltd..

BULTON, England.

SMILING AT THE EXECUTION MITSUBISHI SHOJI

POST,

Recollections of the end of some

It was a part of the tragedy that of the many spies he sent to their is so mingled with the gaiety of life doom during the war are contributed that after spending nearly a lifetime by Captain Bouchardon to the French in sunshine, she passed under a cloud magazine. Lectures pour Tous“ · in her last years. She figured as One spy executed at Vincennes was the woman in the case" in a War & former tragedy actor. He first pro- Office inquiry in 1917, which cannounced an invocation to Nature, and cerned a question of petticoat in then, in a hoarse voice, himself gave fluence in the career of a young the order to fire.

officer. Havingsecured for him a com. |--With-grim realism Captain Bon- mission, and written him a number chardon relates the last moment of of singularly indiscreet. lettera she the woman spy, the actress Mata Hari.

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was said to have attempted to ruin | When the warders' awakened her, at Branches and his career. The Court censured her dawn on October 15, 1917, they found

in scathing terms, and though her her strangely, changed.

family defended her in a short-lived" It was an old woman who lay on controversy the report was accepted the low prisen bed,” he says,* with by the general public, and she passed hair turning grey and face marked by under cloud which saddened her pinless wrinkles. She sighed deeply last years. Her husband died soon and several times passed her hand afterwards, largely, is believed, as

heavily across her eyes. „ rule of the blow of the scandal,

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reful of your dies sod, buku Ebamber Alu's Chic and Diagram Besedy

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Then all at once, her face twisted itself into a smile, which never left it till the end,” She put on her ördinary. clothes and OLE feathered hat, white veil and long gloves. rad downstsitz to where the closed motor car was awaiting her,

Arrived on the ruddy ground at Vincennes, she listened to the execu tion post, and while soldiers kistened her bonds she waved her hand in lare- well to the prison chaplain.