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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1921.

CARTE ADSENSE

PERIFERIK

MERCURY MOTOR JAR GENERAL OFFICE

MAIN BRANCH &

HOGŲ MOKS

£3.4. Kortits WHEN THIS

ALANLA

-

F. Torxa MONISER

co.

39-83 Des Voeux Road Central,

HONGKONG.

TO-DAY'S

136)

WEST FORTE BRANCH 1545

CABLES.

{Router's Sarice to the China Moil)

-WRANGEL'S COSSACES MUTINY.

FRENCH COLONIAL TROOPS RESTORE ORDER.

NEW YORK, January 18. The Associated Press correspondent at Constantinople states that Generál Wrangel's Cossacks encamped at Chataldja mutialed and disarmed their officers. French colonial troope used machine guns against the mazineers who returned the fire. Tez Senegalese were killed and 20 wounded. Two Franch officers were wanded. French troops surrounded the camp and court martialled the ringleaders of the mutiny.

HAND-TO-HAND FIGHT WITH MAHSUDS.

LONDON, January 18.

It is officially stated that 60 Mabsuds surprised two companies of Pioneers working on a road near Jandola under the protection of pickets. A hand-to-hand fight ensued. The British casualties were seven killed and missing and 38 wounded.

GERMANY'S NAVAL FORTRESSES.

A

·BERLIS, January 19,

A semi-official message states that the Government has protested to the Allied premiers' against the action of the Council of Ambassadors in upholding the Control Commission's refusal to consent to Germany's retention of the majority of fortresses and naval harbours which it is con tended Germany is entitled by the Peace Treaty to retain.

CONSTANTINE SEEKS RECOGNITION.

ATHENS, January 18.

CHINA COAST.

OFFICERS AND ENGINEERS..

LATEST CHANGES.

The following changes are recorded by the latest issue of Shipping and Engineering

Captain A. V. Harrison, of the **Chenan," is on reserve.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Captain P. R. 5. Parslow, from leave, has gone master, Chenan."

Mr. D. S. Barclay, chief engineer, } **Woosung," is on leave.

Mr. J. W. Kennedy, from reserve, has gone second engineer, "Tatung.

Mr. J. Hay, from reserve, has gode second engineer, "Kveilin."

Mr. J. Porta, second engineer,

"Kwellin," is on leave.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

.

WANTED.

WD Bed Room and Bath Hous ANTED-Immediately FURNISH-

Central Distric. Apply Box-1250, co "Casa ManTM*

WANTED.

WANTED TO RENT from 1st February, next

GODOWS Dear

WANTED.

BUY Waterfront,

VICTORIA, RECREATION CLUR

„Open Billard Championship

of the Colony.

STRIES for the above Champion- ship caso on the 28th instant to the Hon. Secretary.

Entrance Fee $2.00,

Competitors are also requested to attend at the Club on the 28th instant Fat 6 pr.

1

R. C. WITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary,

Songkong, January 19, 1921.

THE

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

Mr. A. Woodley, from.reserve, has WHOUSE, Peak district or Upper Undersigned have received in

gone second officer, “Kurwo.” A

Mr. A. F. Johnson, acting chief oficer, Kiangwo," has gone super numerary second officer. Yusang."

Mr. J. Dixon, from leave, has gone! chief officer, "Changwo,"

Mr. A. R. Williams, acting chiel | officer, Changwo," has gone acting chief officer, *Kiangwo."

ANTEDA FURNISHED Levels, for abous four months. mediate occupation.

WANTED.

WWANTED.-SMALL HOUSE OR WFLAT

MID LEVEL OR

structions to mil by Public Auction (FOR LOODENT OF ZILE CONCARMID),

*

TUESDAY,

January 25, 1911, commencing at -2,30 pm, at their Sales Rooma,

No. 8, Des Vinx Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

JOINT KAS GAIS, MZ UL.

ROTICES.

Walk-Over LADIES' SHOES

A high-class range of light and`daint shoes for Ladies in a variety of the latest styles for ordinary daily wear, for strenuous sport and for evening wear.

Sole Agents:-

Mr. W. M. H. Adams, third ex-LOWER OF KOWLOON, FURNISH TRAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FORNE LANE,

gineer, "Koonshing." has gone Hd ED OB UNFURNISHED. QUIET CORE, BRASS AND TEAKWOOD TWIN engineer."Loongwo."

Mr. W. Parr, third engineer, “Loongwo," is on leave.

Mr. F. A. Maxwell has been ap+ pointed second officer. "Haining."

Mr. H. Langvad, chief officer, Hsimming," has gone chief officer, ** Toonan.

M. J. B. Anderson has bees

pointed second officer "Taishuo.

Mr, A. T. Tollefsen, chief officer, **Kianghsin. has gone chief officer,

Kwangtah."

Captain J. H. Davey, of the Kiangloo. has resigned.

Mr. F. GW. Newbery, acting! master. Tungwah," has gone chiel officer. Kianghsin.

יי

Captain C. Lindsay Crawford, olj the Kwangchi," has gone master.

Tungwah."

Mr. K. Y Evenson, chief officer. **Turgwah.** has

gore master, Kwangchi"

Mr. A. R. D. Smith has been ap-

pointed second officer,

FAMILY OF TWO. REPLY BOX 31, GENERAL POST OFFICE, HONG- KONG.

:

LADIES' RECREATION CLUB,

BEDSTEADS, BRASS-MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, comprising:-

CherBold Fofas, dam-chaire (nye) Folding Card and Occasional Tables. One pairtered Sulte, Bedroom Furniture comprising Teakwood Twin Bidrioada, A Gif the CITY HALL on Deming Tables, and Chairs Wash- GENERAL MEETING will be lange and armall Wardrobes,

WEDNESDAY, February 2nd, at sinode, ko, (fumed Takwoody Slide- 12 noon.

į boards, Dinner Wacrons, Extension Dia- Your attendance is specially

in Thien sao cho đến Din requested.

DOROTHY DIGBY, Services Crockery, and Glass Fare, Hon. Settary.sking Stoves, Catlery,, Bath B.com Utanella, Eletro-Plated Ware, Electric Reading Lamps. -Teakwood Sareena, Sundry Blackwood Frulture, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Fictures, ; &c.

Hongkong, January 19, 1971.

THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Kaiping."THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company willi be held at the Offices of the Company, Hotel Mansions, on MONDAY, "Tih February, 1921. at 11 x.for the pur- pose of receiving a Report of the Direc-

It is reported that Japanese pastors, together with a Statement of senger ships, on the American-Far Accounts, declaring a Dividend and East run incur a loss of Y80,000 on electing Directors and Auditors,

Engineering.

Government circles state à definite decision with regard to the proposed visit of Constantine to Anatolia will only be taken when the Allies reevery round trip says Shipping and cognise him as king.

FATAL FILM FACTORY EXPLOSION.

NEW YORK, January 18.

The restaurant 'and' tea-honse waiters of Canton have decided to dismember their many clubs and societies in order to form a strong

Two men were killed and over ten infared in an explosion following a union. They expect to start the fire at Beedlows film factory.

AMERICANS IN SIBERIA.

INQUIRY SOUGHT INTO ALLEGED TRADE DISABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, January 19.

Senator Johnson of California introduced a resolution proposing that the Senate foreign committee investigate reports that Americans were vitually excluded from trade in Siberia, also hold an inquiry into the activities of the American military in Siberia. The latter investigation is not connected with the shooting of Lieut. Langdon. Senator Johnson declared that he and other Senators were informed that the Japanese were becoming very strongly entrenched in Siberian trade whilst American interests were suffering

GERMAN NEEDLES.

INTERESTING LEGAL POINT.

SALE OF SPECIFIC GOODS.

His Lordship said that he thought it could be agreed that there was an acceptance when the defendant gave instructions to sell. The difficulty was that he had not gathered from the pleadings that a sale of specific goods was claimed.

- Mr Jenkin said he had opened with The hearing of the suit of the arrival of the cases of goods; that Negre against Joe Moraes for $7,799, they were the only lot the plaintiff in a case involving needles said to had; that the defendant inspected

new union with from 3,000 to 4,000 members. The waiters in Canton usually earn from eight to forty dollars a month, mostly in tips.

The survey for the proposed Pun-Ping Railroad will commence at once. Preparations bare been made. to start the expedition, as the desired charter has been granted by the Government. The road will run more than 210 miles. from Tai Chang Hao to Sinhao at Hoiping, passing through Shek-pei, Wai-chung, Chan- chuen, Lung-kong. Lung-shan. Kiu- kong, Koo-loo, Sha-ping, Tong-hah, Ning-chuen, and Mark-choen.

A Chinese experiment in Socia- lism is recorded by the Cantan Times | as follows:-Chu Mau and other socialists have started to put their village, Kung Yick, in Fayur District, Kwangtung under co-operative plan; all villagers working in this rural community in common, putting a new social order into experiment, The formal opening of the village took place on January 17, when many, Canton citizens. interested in the experiment were present at the

be of German manufacture, which the lot; and that be accepted the inaugural ceremony. continued this morning in the lot. He had also put in the Supreme Court before the Acting letter" instructing the plaintiff Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Gompertz, to sell the cases, as well as the bill of was devoted for some time to a lading. If these facts had left the discussion whether the plaintiff bad question in doubt he could only suficiently covered in his pleading regret that it had not been appreciat the point that a sale of specific ed. There had not been the slightest. goods was claimed.

cross-examination on any of the

Mr F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr points. Having given all the facts

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

NOTICE.

Crew, appears for the plaintiff; Mr employed all the language necessary, WATCH TO-MORROW'S "CHINA- Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr Hind, he submitted that it was not neces Y MAIL" for an important

for the defendant. The suit grows sary for him to use the words "sale announcement.

out of an alleged breach of contract of specific goods. The only question

on the part of the defendant in fail was whether the defence had been

ing to take delivery of 50 cases of taken by surprise."

needles. It was a condition of the His Lordship: I must admit I contract that the needles should be should not have expected to have the "Cock on Crown" brand, and found such an important point under of German origin. A counter-claim a paragraph which begins with a

for $6.250 is made by the défence.

waiver,"

Discussing the question raised by Mr. Jenkin replied that he had set the defence, Mr. Jenkin, for the out why the defence had walved the plaintiff, said that his pleading had conditions and gave the reasons for been for the purpose of showing a it--that they had accepted the goods sale of specific goods. He denied: and directed the plaintiff to sell. That, that he did not open to that effect be said, coupled with the statement He did not use the words specific of claim, was sufficient to cover the goods," but he opened with all the sale of specific goods.

i

facts in the meaning of the Sale of His Lordship: I think the best Specific Goods Ordinance. He had can do is to give you leave to amend. proved all those facts. The only Mr. Potter: I should like to have question remaining was whether, having opened and proved, he had your Lordship say whether he should pleaded sufficient facts to show that amend or pot.

"

His Lordship: I take it that any what was being relied on was a showing of a sale of specifc goods. necessary amendment is made. The plaintiff had actually seen the 50

Mr. Jenkin: Yes, my Lord.”“.

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cases of goods which he had agreet His Lordship: And that of course to accept. This was a sale of specific will carry with it permission to Mr. goods. The fact that the defendant Potter to re-call any witress for

́had written, 'n' letter, directing" that they be sold for him showed-that- they were specific goods and Ima feliverable state.

cross-examination.

One case of enteric fever, British was reported yesterday.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of, the Company will be CLOSED from 25th January to 7th February, 1921, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

JOHN ARNOLD,

Secretary. Hongkong, January 19, 1991.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

as Undersigned bare exceived to. structions to sell by Public Auction,

03

TUESDAY, January 25, 1921.

Commencing at 11 a their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, (FOR LOODUNT OF THE WINCIBZ))). 6 cases Batter,

1 case Turpentine. 64 cases Toilet Scaps, 78 cases Toilet Preparations & Soaps,

4 cases Cocoa.

LAMHERT BROS.

Auctioneers Bengkong, January 19, 1921.

11

(7372

WEDNESDAY, January 16, 1991,

.commencing st. 11.30

at their Sales Room Daddell Street, (FDE LOCOUNT OF THE OCCERNED), A Quantity of Wines and "Spirits. comprising:--

Brandy, Whisky, Gin, Sherry, Port, Claret Burgundy, Peppermint, White Wine, Peach Cardial, Apricot Cordial, Creme de Casa, Beer Stout Bitters, etc., etc.

(Without Reserve).

On view from Tuesday, the 25th inst, Terme-Cash on delivery.

"LAMMERT BROS.,' £ uctioneers. Hongkong, January 19, 1921.

Also Enamelled Rath, several lots Tennis

Balls, One Royal Superb (English made) |

Bicycle 3 Speed Gear.

Tal Particular from Catalogue). Terms-Casti

TUGHES & BOUGE, Auctioneers. Hongkong. Jantary 19, 1821.

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

OX

TUESDAY,

January 25, 1921, commencing at 230- pm. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Voeux Rood, Commer of

Ice Hozze Street Household Linens, &c;

→→ Comprising:-

Pillow Cases. Fine quality Blankets, White Satin Quilts, Bed Valances, Demast Table Cloths, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Barh Sheets, Double Bed Sheeta, Drawnwork Bedspreads, Tabla Covers, Crochet and Drawn work Doines, Linen Damask Serviettes,

Also

A few Icts of Bellow Valises and Sait

Cases. And

Three Fairs Binoculars, &c. (Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Tartu :-Cub

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctioneers..

Hongkong, January 18, 1921.

(For accons of the concerned)

ов

SATURDAY, January 29, 1921, at 10.30 10, at their Sales, Booms, No. 2,

Des Yeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street. About sixty lots of valuable

..Jewellery. Comprising

Single stone diamond rings, brooches, bracelets, scarf pius, de, do.....

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, January 19, 1911.

FOR

FOR SALE.

SALE-1 x.3 HP. MOTOR, 100 volts 50 cycle 1,000 rers. and 3 switches. Apply Box 1249 c/o *Ckins Mail"

HONGKONG THEATRE.

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The

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*CUTEX SETS

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MANICURE SETS COLGATE'S GIFT BOXES

Etc.

Including

TEL: 1337,

COTY'S & HOUBIGANT'S PERFUMERY HAIR BRUSHES & COMBS PIPES & VACUUM FLASKS

-Exc.

At Moderate Prices.

COLONIAL DISPENSARY,

Tel. No. 1877.

14 Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

THE "BON TON" LTD.

37, Queen's Road, Central

JUST ARRÍVED.

An odd assortment of Ladies' Hats of the latest French styles and make, no duplicates of any style.

Also Evening Dress, excellent Overcoatings and Costume Materials and Trimmings, etc.

The universal popular BONTON Corsets.

TANSAN

received the highest · kward

A GOLD MEDAL from a committee of critical judges at the

Anglo-Japanese Exhibition

which testifies to its excellency and purify.

Beware of bogus imitations. No Tansan is germine

unless the label bears the name of

Unrivalled

·J. · CLIFFORD-WILKINSON.

ans drink, Mixes well with Wines, Spirit

Tansan raises the spirits and excites sanguine anticipation, orag as a flagon of, wine exhilarated the monks of old...

For the good old frier of orders grey

Would have waived the goo of wine away And consoled himself as any man can

With bubbling, sparkăng, cool Tasma.

Tunaan can be obtained at all first clam Botels, Bus and Clube

Far East.

SOLE AGENT8 : *

GANDE, PRICE & CO. LTD.

Tel. Wo. 188.”

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