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TUESDAY,BEN

ughes & Hough

Share, Coal - and General

ÁTOTIUS KINKŠ

>HE GOVERNMENT

:

Ganerat auctioneers

Produce

ŠTOKETS And

Commission' agents,

PRIETORS

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

35 WORDS 'S'INSERTION

Each additional word &5 Ceista for $ Imag

WANTED

WANTED MOTOR OFOLE with

or without side car. MAKE AGE, CONDITION and FRIUE: Bax No. 1299, /ö " Chirwa Mao."

TO EFT During

THRI

FLATS in Kowicce, Road (Nathan Boad

"To-Kwa Waz" Coal Storage.INERGETIO YOUNG BRITISHER, mantan by

vint used Renales

ABCD & 8th Edition.

4 1 raphic Code Telegraphic Address

HONOTOTO

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS

THR Undersigned bave received in. structions to all by Public Auction (For Asscent of the Concerned.)

On

1.

FRIDAY, September 24, 1990, at 12 Noon.

their Sales Boome, No. & Des Vanz Bond, Corner of Ice House Street

One Harley Davidson Motor Cycle.

7-9 H. P. designed for side car. New Tyres, all accessories. Thorough running order.

THE 'Cash,-

HUGHES & HOUGE, Auctioneers Hongkong, September 17, 1990.

THE Undersigned have received in structions From H. F. C. Koca, Esq, to sell by Public Auction,

FRIDAY September 24, 1990, at 2.30 p.m., st:2 Belvedere No. 10, Brandtrood Road.

THE WHOLE OF THE Valuab⚫ Household Furniture,

&c.

therein contacted.

Comprising:

ta

Hallstand, Side Tables, &c., Chester- Sofas and Armchairs with Spare Covers, Blackwood Denk, Cabinets, Stands, &c.,, Engravings and Pictures, Carpets and Rugs, Curtains, de, Dining Room Suite, Carpets and Rugs, Wall Plates, and Beveral lote Chinese Porcelain, Dinner Service. Crockery and Glass Ware, Large Brass Bedsteads and Cots, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, Weshatanda, Deek, &c., by well-known local makers (good as new) Brass Fenders and Scattles, Pantry and Kitchen Utensils including Enamelled Bath, Electric Ceiling and Table Fans, Pot Plants.

Cre

ac

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). "Laus::---ak

Un view day of sale.

HUGHES & HOUGH.

Auctioneert.

Hongkong, Sept. 15, 1929,

R

TZE Underdgoed have received instruc

Hobs to sail by Pablic Auctio

UN...

MONDAY,

54

the 18th October, 1920, at 10.30 a

within the Camber, at Naval Depot. Kowloon, EMS. "SANDPIPER,' Leagth between perpendiculars 100 ft Breadth, extreme s 20

Fiat Keel to upper) Depth in hold aid of Upper Deck 5,8 in

planking aidships

Tousage according 12 British Bless

Kot measured

Nett

Groes Nominal Displ-cement,...55 tons

At moan draft of 2 ft.

Prosent mean draft. ft. of in.

Where Hongkong.

Fair When 1898

By Whom Jo Sections by Yarrow & Co.

Materials of Construction:-

Wood...Deck Sheathing, Fittings in

--Cabins, Menses, &'c.

Iran.Deck Fittings, &

Steel Full, Balkhead, Fittings, &c.

Decks, names of

Hain; Hold and Battery Decks. Armour : Nil

As the now lies."

A detailed list of fittinge to be sold with the Skipasy be seen at the Offices of the Naval Store Officer, Mock- yard, Hongkong and structural and other particulars can be obtained from the Chief Constructor, HM. Dockyard; Hongkong

The

will be open to inspection from the 16th Sept, to the day of male inclusive, between the hours of 10 am. and 4p.m. Inspecting orders can be obtamed with fall Particulars and Conditions of Bale on application to the Anotionema pa

On presenting this order to the Time Master do the Dockyard the prison named thereon will be onveyed to and from the ShipThe Ship may not be Bourded, from a private host.

HUGHES HOUGEL

By Appointm

the Admiralty,

eptember 13, 1820,

–

three years experience in East desires position se rarelling agent. Will accept moderats salary. Apply Box 1230, c/o Cuika Mam.”

FOR SALE

Ferry, and Yaumati Fer

let an elemen self-conte

with dina kring rockol kitchens, baths and serv

15 separate three, zoomed

OR SALE-LAND at Kowloon, room are large and cool, facia E about 16,945 square feet, în' a with us open prospect. - Very vary desirable poison for European mantel. Apply J. Cam Czark, dvallings Farfall particulars apply

10 STD & DATE, Alexandra & Sarveror, If Queen's Find Centra Buildings, Hongkong,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

NEE Undersigned have received in-

INTIMATIONS.

structions to sell by Public Auction,DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, (POR ACCOUNT OF THE CONUILTED)

.'

ON

FRIDAY,

September 24, 1920, at 12 Noon, at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Des Vaux Boad, Corner of

Ice Horse Street,

One Reading Standard Motor Oyole.

16 H. P. electrically equipped and all accessories, (very little used) and in good running order. Termi-Cash, "

BUGEES & HOUGH,

Asterionar Hongkong, September 18, 1920.

MUMEYA.

Japanese Photographers. All kinds of Photographic Work done fu latest styles also Passport Photos. Developing and Printing for Amateurs a Speciality.

No. 8A, Quera Boad Central,

Tel. 154

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LIMITED.

ment

alor and

there

Busth

SPRED FIENTA.

Police court had the history"when the be arrested by a clist appeared before

With the charge this particular his probable gullt or we have bera, of course. but the manner of his mess, in its simplicity + af

rkaan epoch in English That comary is Japan. A police methods. If this new system just arriving at one of the developed it will have far-reaching ports not get this Impression results In America › this" way of readily, though I think he could be remaing down criminals is in regular made to admit that the smell of use; indeed, it has long been the }}} humanity, that invariably greets the kinematograph producer's main stand- nostrils of the tripper is less pungent be, whether his desire is to cause here than elsewhere. If he could be laughter or thrills. For years no

comic film persuaded, to talvel just half a mile American from the landingstage, not in the complete without its car-load of the leading foreign hotel of buffoons fa police her toward the residential uniform, whose chief mission in life. act, he would there find a collec seemed to be to tumble into the minute -little- she storey sweat, If possible on to their heads, dences, built almost entirely of every time the vehicle turned a wood and mad, and encircled by a corner; while the stern chase film, high bamboo fence, which give absolute seclusion to the inmates of the house." SIA

WIE

with the villains in a high-powered car being pursued across miles of country at terrifying speed by the Inside the fence-If he deigned to police în other cars and on moter stoop law enough to enter he would cycles, has become a commonplace. find a diminutive garden, with per- Now, it seems, these outworn thrills ORDINARY GENERAL 17 a perfectly-shaped dwarfed pine are to assume an unexpected fresh- MEETING of the shore Company tree, or a faming bush of azaleas, or nessWe aball no longer see such will be held at the Company's Offices perchance a little pool, with one or scenes only on the screen, but in our at Noon, on SATURDAY, the 25th two gold fish gliding about He daily lives also As a matter of fact, inst. 1920.

would also, doubtless, see the whole it is time, and high time, that such a The TRANSFER BOOKS of the side of the house thrown open, so as change did take place here. Most Company will be CLOSED on the to ensure a clear passage of air from law breakers nowadays make use of 17th 25th, instant, both days front to back. Inside the house, motor-cars to carry out their evil -inclusive.

raised about 2ft from the ground, schemes, and unless the police are he would notice the floor, which equaily mobile they are at a distinct consists of spotless straw-cushioned disadvantage in dealing with such cri mats, on which doubtless never a minals The prevalence of ingenious shoe has trodden He woud also thefts of motie-cars.not long since espy in a caner an alcove, about was a sign of the times; and 'ho 3ft by 6ft, containing probably a vase writer of sensational fiction worthy of exquisite flowers or a bronze the name would dare nowadays to Lage of some Baddhist deity zich invent a mysterious gang whether in serenity. But beside this, I doubt international, political, or merely

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

General Managers. Hongkong, September 8, 1920.-

HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE.

1

WE BEG TO NOTIFY our Patrons

that we are inaugurating the above as from 1st October, 1920.

We aspire to render First Class Service at reasonable rates.

HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD-

J. H. TAGGART,

Manager. Hongkong, Fept. 16, 1823.

...

One reason why a Hupmobile commands the enthusias- tic loyalty of the man who buys it is because it constantly gives him even more than he expects in power, performance, economy of operation, and durability

IMPORTANT FEATURES.

Exta strong; rigid frame. Two carburettor adjustments. Pressure oli system feeding oil

direct to bearings. -

Soft operating clutch with ad-

justable pedal.

Extra long change spoed lever,

with short, easy throw,

Extra long semi-eliptic springs;

· chrome vanadium leaves..

Semi-irreversible steering gear;

strong construction. "Detachable engine head; easy. to grind valves or remove carbon.

Extreme roominess' of tonnesu and driving compartment. Completeness and quality

equipment.

ALEX. ROSS & COMPANY,

KONGEONG, CHINA.

SHANGHAI GARAGE COMPANY,

SHANGHAI, CHINA.

Hupmobile

if he would discern much more, no

burglarious without giving them

De wer over unlimited Rolls-Royces. matter how eagerly he might look

When the visitor arrives a silent But erite apart from the thrilling little maid, or perhaps an eqadly sid, if the policeman's life, the com- silent mistress, in white calico ing of the police motorcyclist will| bootees, greets him at the door by make his more peaceful duties easier kneeling and bowing until her fere inteny ways Traffic regulation head touches the floor, not once, not will become not only less compli even twice, but many, many times cated, but actually exhilarating and He will instinctively remove his health-giving. The task of adminis shoes, and will receive in exchange a tering, what might be called the pair of slippers with no heels. Then homeopathic treatment to those a2ft-square cushion will be brought suffering from speed-mania will out of one of the many capacious probably prove the most popular cupboards, and on this he will neelofil his duties. To the police as complacently as possible. If he man charged with tracking down be conscientiously sinclined, he will some scorching motorcyclist and doubtless endeavour to refrain from convincing him of the error of his fidgetting until after the first five ways, such enactments as speed- minties. Then, no doubt much to limits must "of necessity cease to bis relief, the sent little maid will apply. Those individuals who at

STRAIN

THE FIGURE

Shirley President Brace are built to do away with the strain on the elething and the figure, and are designed with the same parat in view sa ball or rollar bearings on automobiles, distriburing the strain and tension. By mnimizing `the strain, it gives the figure price,

buoyancy and dignified bearing.

Guaranteed by the makern.

For Sale By Good Dealers Everywhere.

Look for the name on the Buckles-Shirley Presideni.

PRESIDENT SUSPENDER COMPANY

Shirley, Mass., USA

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Established in 1876.

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BATH TUBS.

Sanitary Goods,

Bathroom Fittings

AND ALL KINDS OF

Glass and Mirrors.

again appear, this time with a tiny present find their chief joy in|| LONG HING & CO., Kods and Kodaly Films, d tea-tray in her hand on which is a life in tearing about the roads, try. pot of tea and a few-cups minus the ing to achieve anteard of prodigies sancers

pha đf speed by the generation of the There is one lasting impression maximum possible amount of noise gained from such a vint, and that is and smell, will in future have to curb the absolute simplicity of everything. their propensities Their occupation" Nor is this impression the preroga. is gone. If their disease has reached tive of the visitor. After months of the incurable stage, there is only one close observation, and the accumula course for them to pursue. They tion of knowledge from many must join the motorcycle police. On sources, the impression remains the the fine old principle of "set a thief same. Of chairs the Japanese have to catch a thief," the authorities will none, and the dining table, standing no doubt be very glad to welcome about 1ft high, is small enough to them to the force, and a heavily- be put out of sight when not required, endorsed licence will perhaps entitle They have no beds, but sleep on the owner to so many day's seniorky." cotton-wool mattresses, which in the Daily Telegraph, daytime can be rolled up and placed in cup boards. For pillow they use a little piece of wood covered with padding, resembling -'a' cylindrical pincushion. This is shaped to fit the neck of the sleeper, so as to leave the head and coiffure free from contact. The only bed-room articles which permanently remain: are a small chest of drawers and a minia ture dressing-table, fitted with” two. tiny jewel drawers, before which the little Japanese lady kneels to per form her careful tollet.

ROYAL STATUES.

DEATH WARRANTS SIGNED.

MAKING ROOM FOR MODEIN MONUMENTS

Those Kings and Queens who keep

The: Ispanese terms of comfort a stony sigil of the Landon streets are cannot be said to resemble ours any doomed. The Office of Works has more than did those prevailing in the decided that they must go, and their tub of Diogenes. They subsist al-death warrants have been signed.” More modern statues are wanted. most solely on boiled rice and fish, interspersed with an occasional pickle it is stated, of men and women known. or vegetable, which is rather more to the present generation, and ir pungent than delicate, and can per seems that the only way to find room haps best be compared to our home for thema is by removing some of the ly spring onion. Any cooking is old monuments NAI done by means of a charcoal fire in The Kings of bygone days, are to side a clay box, which, having to suffer most: George 1, is to leave chimney, can easily be carried by his pedestal at the entrance to Pall band to any part of the premises. Mall, while in the City, King William One duty that the poorest Japanese has grown in disfavour lately and the City Fathers have decided to workmanor labourer will rarely negdepoor him,

lect, no matter how-tized he may be Land Napier is to go at last to the is the evening hot bath. A separate pedestal long prepared for him in bath house is invariably built on to

every dwelling of any size, and, as it Trafalgar aquare, and his present contams accommodation for a fire in position in Waterloo-place will be the bottom, the water can be heated taken most probably by King Ed

Ward VIL {{ with the minimum of trouble. Where The road widening scheme behind

THE OPTICAL COMPANY 50 bath is provided, public bath Royal Exchange will necessitate

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houses frist in the nearest village, the removal of Sir Rowland Hill and and these, it may safely be said, the drinking fountain that, orga- are filled to capacity every day of the gents that drab-looking corner, week.

Thus the bulk

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Starnes of Lord Kitchener E Lord Roberts are 107

the by 12: Off

Parade, and

fä monime

her near the Mámica

Tel. No. 2559-3

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