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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1921,

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT

AND ADMIRALTY.

Coal ContractorA General

Brokers.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID, Every additional word Conta

for 3 insertions.

TO LET.

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS TOE-FLOORS in the new

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction (YOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

On

WEDNESDAY, December 28, 1921, commencing at 9.30 p.m..

Bank Building, 4 Des Vosur Road Central, Apply to The Hongkong Land Investtuunt & Agency Co., Ltrl.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OLDSMOBILE" Car 8 Cylinder, 7 souter. First class condition. Box No. 1342, c/o "Chista

Mail." at their Sales Rooms,

No. 8, Dan Voux Road, Corner of Ios House Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD 'FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK-

WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS,

CARPETS,

&c.

Comprising Dining Suites, Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chairs (new), Card and Occasional Tables, Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, largo and small Wardrobes, Dreesing Tables and Chairs, Washstanda, &o, (fumed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Dinner Services, Crookery, & Elleas Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery,

Electro-plated Ware,

Electric Ronding Lamps, Sereous, Sandry Blackwood Furniture, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures, Books,

Also

One 12 Bora Gum in case by Hardy

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS and Conditions of to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 24th tiny of December, 1921, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Exellency the Governor

the lettin by Public Auction Sala,

of

Ond Lot of CROWN LAND) at Lugandi Road in the Color y of Hongkong for torm of 75 years, with the option the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, renewal at a Crown Rant to be fixed by

for one further term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Bondary Measure1ounts.

S

It. 14

W

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue).

Terms: Cash on delivery.

HUGHES & HOVDA. 407.

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As per soli plan. 10pm)

· Hongkong, December 24, 1921.

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1188 Undersigned have resaveɑ ulkan tions to sell by Publis Auction,

On

FRIDAY,

the 6th January, 1922, at 10 a.x, At Royal Army Ordnance Corps Depot, Queen's Road East,

THE FOLLOWING GOVERN.

MENT STORES :- Guametul, Cupro Nickle and Lead, Brans Old, Steel Old.. A Quantity of Facksaddlery, and Water Bot Jee, &c,

Catalogues can be had at the Chief Foreman's Office or from the auctioneera. TERMS OF SALE:-Cash on deli- Very. All faalte and errors of descrip- | tions at Purchasers' risk, on the fall of the hammer.

All lots to be cleared within 4 days.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

Hongkong, December 22, 1921.

G.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

Annual Kent.

PARTICULARS and Conditions of

the lotting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of December, 1921, at 2 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department.

by Order of His Excellency the Governor. of CROWN LAND

no Lot ut Coco stim Road, in the Colony of Hon.kona, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at si rown

Kent the fead by the Surveyor of His of 75 years. Majesty the King, for one further terni

No. of Rus

Register No.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

✪

Berbation Rund.

Hewnremen

X S. RW.

fi,

ft.

cper sal planı,

R.

Annual Rent

* 1 Upeat Price.

FOR SALE.

A

FOR SALE. -- One Oldsmobile Seven

FOR

.6

Seater Motor Car, brand new,

Cly Hadson wire whoals two spure wheels and cumpleto Equipment in thoroughly sound raning condition. For prica & particulars apply

HÚCAR & ROUGH,

Auctioneers.

THE WATER SUPPLY.

Lovel and Storage of water in reservoirs

on the 1st October, 1921-

CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKU

1950

LEVEL.

11.

Tytam I fton, Below 412 7in. Below overflow

overflow

Fytam Üyewab ft.

&la. Below overdown. 2. Holow overlie

Tytam Intermediata

Level with overflow ft. 8 in. Above ofertow

Tytam Tak Level with,

averton 'ƒ Level with overdow

Wong Nel Chung, 14 ft. 8 in. Below ovucllow

In. Below ovETLOW,

Poklatan, 11 in.

Below overflo

POMADE IN MILLIONS AND DEƠINAIA OF HALLOVI,

PUBLIC AUCTION,

-

PARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be he'd on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of December, 1921. at 3 pm at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of One Lot of CROWN LAND on new 1040 Bowen Road to Wanchai Gap, in the Colony of Hongkong, i ra term of 21

J'ears.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT,

Boundary

Measure

main.

1 ft. 4 in. Below arelow

15/20

1925.

325,00

846,10

Tyam Byewash

EV.MY

Tytam Intermediate .......

105.07

Tyler Tak....and

1,419.00

199.78 1,410.00

Wong Nel Obung

24.40

877.44

2,008.40

03.08

2,055.10

Tolal

Consumption of water in the City and FB District lu millions and decimals

•f gallons during the month of September.

.

Jonsumption.

Stimated population..... komstmption per bead

Der Üny seminars

199.

261.47 180,210

1921,

033,410

250 40

- t 21.$

Constant supply in all distriate September of both 1920 and 1921

KOWLOON WÄTER WOKAÐ LEVEL,

m. Ki

|_ So, of Sale.

inrlan

Lot No. 48.

Registry Ne

from Bowen Road

Locality.

Adjoining Inland Lot

11. ft: IL.

IL

Contests in

» Annual Rent.

Upset Price

Entretat

per male pları, 1000

1.

ETUST

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Balo, to be fold on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of December, 1921, at 3 p.in., at the Offices gallons of the Public Works Department, by Order of Lie Excellency the Governor, of during the Lot of CROWN LAND at Junction

of Pak Hoi Stroot and Road, in the Colony of Hon

term of 75 yente, with for a

the option of renowal at Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.

• Howloon Gravitation}

1920.

1021.

Gravita- |

Lere!.

Latel Resurgir......, i willi overtion with overlow STORAGE- EN MILIJONE AND DUSTMALA DE MALLORE,

1920, 87100

1927,

374.00

Zarrolz INEL KAY

37.77

Cooramption of water fo Kowloon In

pillions and decimals of gallons during the

mpubl of September,

1ptional con

ansated population .... torpa 102,080

longemption por band ↑. 17.4. 14.4

per day

Rafion

The Government Analyst's reporte show -khaż the water is of excellent quality,

Public Works Department.

T. L. Praxis,

Wator Authority.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

[„Na, of S$10. [

Fowloan Jaland Xot | Registry No.

At jauction of Pak

Locality.

Linton Boad

Moncurement.

N..

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THE CHINA MAIL.

INTIMATIONS

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE,

Christmas & Now Year Holidays.

T

us Department will be suitroly cinsed on SUNDAY, the 5th December, 1921, and 1st January, 1922. It will to open for all purposes till 12 ngun oh MONDAY the 26th December, 1921, and 2nd January, 1922,- and for payment of Liquor and Tobiero Duties only on TUESDAY, the 27th Decon- hor, 1921. Licensel Warehouses will be entirely closed on these dates,

N. 1. SMITH, Superintendent, Imports and Exports. Hongkong, December 21, 1921.

BANK HOLIDAY.

IN accordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of MONDAY PUBLIC BUSINESS on and TUESDAY, the 25th and 27th instant.

Anogkong. D:cember 21, 1921.

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.

THE

(Corner of Buham Rui and Western Street).

THE NEW YEAR SCHOOL YEAR

commences on January 4th. Examination of New Students on January 3rd, at 9.30 AM.

For terms & proepeezus, apply, THE WARDEN, ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE. Hongkong, December 3, 1921.

WISEMAN, LTD.

Owing to removal a reduction of

20%

is being made on Tom Smith's Crackers,

Santa Claus Stockings

and all

Fancy Boxes of Chocolites.

Our stock must be cleared

this week..

Telephone 407.

HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

NEW YEARS EVE, SATURDAY, 31st DECEMBER. 1921.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS

(Router's Berolce to the China Mail.)

WABBINGTON PROCEECINOS,

WASHINGTON, December 23rd. The Japanese are reported to have declared that they will formally oppose discussion of the validity of the twenty- out their expected intention to bring up one demands treaty if the Chinese carry NEW | the matter at to-day's meeting of the

Far Eastern Committee.

The JAZZ BAND of the SILVER STATE" will render snerta di zz Mosie for the FANCY DRESS BALL. YEAR'S KYE.

NEW GRILL ROOM.

A DINNER DANSANT wil be held at the HONGKONG TEL NEW GRILL ROOM on NEW YEAR'S EVE, SATURDAY, 21st December. 1921."

Lord Lee sulmitting the British case gainst submarines said the war proved of defenes but always a very potent? at they are beat a very weak weapon

weapon

affenec. War experience showed that the submarine was only REPULSE BAX HOTEL,

effective against unarmed ships, there- A SPECIAL TIFFIN will she and esentialness of the submarine for the ore the British were unable to see the NEW YEAR'S DAY. SUNDAY, 1-dateneu of weaker nations, Germany, January, 1922.

despite her 300,000 tons of submarine, was unable to prevent movements of acets and troops. He said that of) abolition was impossible the British or at the HONGKONG HOTEL MAIN | would favour rulou as regards Bizo. OFFICE.

Lord Lee will einborate his statement at the next plenary session.

The Hotel Orchestra will be in allen- dance, and bookings may he maca either at the REPOUSE 8 Y HOTEL

FREE FROM ANIMAL FAT

7am-Buk

FOR

ECZEMA ULCERS PILES RINGWORM

POISONED SORES

CUTS BRUISES BURNS SCALDS &c

FREE.

PARTICULAES for the treatment of

skin-lisenses, Patches, Paralysis, fout, Piles, Colic, Hysteria, Insanity, Cataract, Glaucoma, &c., can be obtained on writing full details of the disease clearly to:

"SRI" WORKS, Beadon Square, (C.M.) Calcutto, (India.)

WHAT YOU REQUIRE IS A

NESTLES

MALTED MILK

THE KOWNON CO

FOOD -

A COMPLETE FOOD-

ΤΟ MAKE

OR

REBUILD

THE BODY.

THIS IS WHERE

NESTLE'S

1

MALTED MILK

EXCELS.

SOLD AT ALL STORES. & DRUGGISTS

IN 7 oz. & 15 oz. BOTTLES.

GE. WITHOUT PURE BLOOD HEALTH IS IMPOSSIBLE

VETARZO MEDICINE

wever befute there anything like it, nor cau its marvellous propertten ever be equalled in all anex of poornes, impurity, or other imperfection of the blood fing whatever casse arising. No sooner it imbibed into the systems that it permeates and penetrates to the latent expillaries, sversabing and expelling disease, whatsoever and in whatsoever for met withy removing all sietekes, plumples, scarf, Reurvy, serofnions and piauduiar swellings, discolorations, roughness and artightly pachas, &t. Its effects, are almost inngical in the treatment of goul, rietumsatiams, kislice, lumbago, pains and awelings of the folais, discharges, blood „polson, ecrema, tepen, proxtuals, bad legs, bad brenats, abscessen, ulcers, woanda, notes, goire or Derbyshire necie, i improves the general health, and quickly removes long-standing bronchitis, nothms, and hacking stralingspasiodic congis, too often the precursor of consumption...

VETARZO BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD, Seenest ingrtion for fater particulars. Band Lamped addressed envelope for Free Booklet, or P.0.2/9 for Telaf Bottle of either wymady, te THE VETARZO NÉMEDIKO GO., GOSPEL OAK, LONDON, Unprincipled vendore My try to cat you something aise for exten profit-do not sccept it, but insist on hävits. KATARIO. The genuine have the words “VETANZO REMEDIES on Government Blaasp VETARZO REMEDIES ARE 'Bose BY BOOʻTE, QUIŃ CHEMIE

BE DRESSY - THIS

WINTER.

Order your suits from us. Tatest Amorlean and English acples. Best material-moderate priceR

FELT HATS from such manufacturers as STETSON and BATTERSBY atooked by us. OVERCOATS MADE TO, ORDER.

BEE

BUS NOW & SEE YOURSELF AFTER,

THE CHEN KWONG'

Universal Provider,

., LTD.

237-241, Des Voeux Road. 130 Connaught Rand, (Branch),

RUSSIAN FAMINE RELIEF

WASHINGTON, December 23rd. The Seuate has agreed to an appro- priation of twenty million dollars for ille Russian famine relief fund, Pre- sidential approval of the Bill is expected before Christmas..

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.

PARIS, December 23rd. Interpellations on the Banque Indus- trielle de Chine will be discussed in the Chamber on December 24th.

ECONOMIC RESTORATION.

PARIS, Deecuber rd. Havas special representative at London confirms that the Supreme Council is to meet in January at Cannes, on the French Riviera. France, Britain and Italy only are to be represented. Germany will not be invited. but she might be asked to send a plenipotentiary upon the meeting's conclusioa. Payment of the German indenuities will be the chief topic. of discussion, while the Russian situation is to be examined also. The French and British experis seemed ta

agree last night upon refusing Germany any delay in the payments due in January and February next.-Hutas.

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

The Pacific Mal Steam-hip Coy. received telegraphie advice from their SAR Fasco Of that tho .. "Roosing Lite" leit that part on Dee. 17 an hr gernd voyage to the Orient with approximately 101 tons of freight and fill complement of pas

angers for Japan and Orient.

The .P.S, R.MB. "Empress of Asis" arrived at Nagsaki on Dec. 23 (8am) left there Des 3 (5 p.m.) and is due at Shanghai on Dec. 21 (0 p.).

The C. '*. Hanyung" left Shanghai Dec. 21 (via Swatow; and is don at Hongkong on Dec. 25.

The N. RS, "Sinking" Shanghai Dec. 22 (via Amoy) and is due at Hongkong on Dec. 2.

The P. & O. 8.9. "Danera "left Shang-. hai for this bat no. 23 at 9a.. and is due h ro on Dec. 25 at about Ga.m.

The C.P.. ..S. *Empress of Russia 'arrived ut Yokolima on Dec. 15 left there De", 17 (Noon) and is day at Vancouver, B.C. on Dec. 20.

The .. Myrmidon" (Bue Funrel Lno) left Singapore on Der. 20 for Hongkong and is de here on Dec. 27.

The P. &... "Egyps" left I aden on Nov. 2 and is expected to arrive it Hongkong about Dec. 27.

The P&O). 88. "Egypt "left Singa pora for this part ou eo 22 at 8 am. with the outward English Mails, and is due here on Dec. 2; at about 8 a.m.

The 68 "Yang sze (B) Furnel Line) left Shaghal on Dec. 93 for Bos. tor and New York via Honekone. The restel is due here on De, Maul will sail, as above, on Dec. 27 at pr

The T.K.K. s. "Persin Maru," pr rived t Yokohama on Dec. 17 and sailed' Dec. 19 being due at Bongking Der. 29. Tho C.P.8. "R.M.S." Monteagle" nr- rived at Yokohama un l'ec. 18 (3.30 p.m.) left there on Dec. 20 (10 n.m.) and is dre at Hongkong on Dec. 21 (7 u.m.)

The P&0. F.. "Dilwara "left Bom- bay on Dec. 13 and is expected to arrive atangkang about Dec. 30,

The UPS, R.V. Empress of Asia which arived at Yokohama on De to at noon and left tharo ou fec. 20 7 p.m. is due at Hongkong ou Des. 30 at 8p.m.

The N.Y..."Tot mi Marn" (Cal- cutta Line) left Singapore for Hongkong on D.e. 21 and is exported hare on Jan.

3.

The H... "Himalaya" is expected

to arrive at Sing more on Jan, 6,

The B. I... "Torilla" left Calcutta on Dec 17 and is expected to arrive at Hongkong shant Jan. 6.

The NY.... “Aki Maru " Austin- lian Line) left ydney for Hongkong via ports on Doc. 21 ant is expected here on Jan. 10.

The P. & "Jugoyn" is expect ed to arrive at Hongkong about Jan, 17. The T.KA Rokuvo Maru' WAN desoitched frm this port for Valparaiso, via Manila and the naust ports of call. The Toyo Kisen Kalaha's rext 8 th American Lino sailing will he the w.. *Ginyo Maru" Feb. 10

SIGNEET NOTICES

Caro frein .. "Indlen" not cleared by a 27 will be subject to ient. Damaged cargo will be examined the same day at 10 p.m. Agents-Mannors

Baokhouto, Ltd.

Cargo from .. "Benglon" not cleared. by Doc. 80. will be subject to rout Damaged cargo will be examined the ramo day at Ion Agents-Gibli, Taviraston & Ca., Ltd.:

FOR

XMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS.

Oigars-Habana & Manila and Dutch (well known brande): Cigarettes-Virginia, Turkish and Egyptian

(of the finest and best manufacture) Tobacco-(The very best obtainable) `

Pipes From the very best manufacturers.

Jigar & Cigarette Holders-Most modern fashions. Tobacco Pouches-All qualities and styles. Cigar & Cigarette Cases-In gold, silver, aluminium,

nickle etc.

Other Smokers' requisites too numerous to mention.

Pay us a Call and Convince yourself. TABAQUERIA FILIPINA.

WISEMAN'S

38-40 Queen's Road, Central;

SPECIAL

CHRISTMAS LINES.

CHRISTMAS CAKES

(almond iced and prettily decorated) from $2.40 each.

CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS

from $1.50 each.

DUNDEE CAKES

(the original Dundee recipe). from $1.00 each.

We are also supplying this cake to order with a layer of almond icing and decorated from $3.00 each.

MINCED PIES $1.20 per dozen

All the above goods are made at our own Bakery under European supervision.

TOM SMITH CHRISTMAS CRACKERS.

and a large variety of beautiful

fancy boxes of Chocolates.

DO YOU KNOW THAT YOUR OLD WINTER SUITS

CAN BE MADE NEW AT

CLEANING CO.,

KADER'S HOSPITAL FOR SICK CLOTHES ?

TAE HONGKONG DYEING

(Contractors to H. M. Navy), 17, Yce Wo Street, East. Just Telephons 2213, and Chur Man will be right there

TRIALS BOLICITED BY JAMES STEER

1

THE CHRONOMETER AND WATCH MAKER . (Contractor to H. M. Naval Ýard) 9. Los Hour STDEFT, HONG KONG.

ROYAL SILK STORE.

Just Received New Consignment of Benares Real Gold and Silver BROCADE for Trimming Deaves, Shoes and Scarfe.

We are the Only Dealers for the above Articles & Invite Your Inspection.

D. CHELLARAM, 30%, Queen's Road Central.

THE HON SHING COMPANY.

34 Queen's Road, Central.

GENERAL MERCHANTS IMPORTS.-Pisón Goods, Netals, Bundiles, Chemicals, Mauninery. Provision. EXPORTS.-flooral Ores, Raitan Goods, all kinds of O, Foather. Hide and Skio,

Porcelain Wares, Bilk and Embroidorics, Tea and Tobacco Lent.

THE

UBEUNG

SHING.

No. 40, Nation Road, Kowloon, DEALERS & CONTRACTURE IN ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, ALSO TEAKWOOD & BLACKWOOD FURNITURES FOR SALE. COME TO US WE SELL THE BEST

FURN TURES Obtainablo in Hongkong. INSPECTION INVITED, TEL. No. K

THE CHINESE FOREIGN KNITTING CO, LTD.

970, Des Voeux Road Coŋtial.

Manufacturers of Boske, Woollen Underwear, Singlets & Woollen Sweaters.

Telephone No. 812.

Cabių Addreen :-Kn{tling. :- ManagerNG YIM KAI.