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HYGIENIC HINTS.

HEAT AND ITS RESULTI..

SHANGHAI IN 1911,

Mr. H. F. Merrill, Commissioner of Customs at Slanghai, describes events at the northern port in all as follows:---

"Exposura to the direct heat of the sun or to high temperatures in the shade may

During 1911 many events occurred induce heat exhaustion, ardent fever, or

which under ordinary conditions would. ether evils of a more insidious character, have been deemed of sufficient importance by injuring the nervous system, increasing irritability, depressing vital energy affect-Lo demand extended notice in this report, ing the vital organs, especially the liver, but the relative importance of each and all of these was so completely over- which is already overtaxed by eliminating shadowed by the outbreak of the revolu waste products.

These words are taken from Sir Joseph tion, which is still pursuing its course, Fayrer's well-known book on the Preserva-that only a brief record can be made of tion of Health in India, and apply equally their occurrence. In fact, this report

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1912.

WM.

POWELL, LTD.

TELEPHONE 346.

well in all hos climates. It is worth noting can only be considered to deal with EMBROIDERED.

that that distinguished authority also Shanghai trade under normal conditions. draws special attention to the fact that the for the first nine months of the year. direct action of the sun often results in The exceptional conditions ruling subsc permanent injury to the nervous system.quently cannot be adequately ircated at In considering the question of diet, which present, and are entirely left to be dealt is of supreme importance in these condi- with in the report for 1912, save in a few tious, Sir Joseph Fayrer has writton, special cases in which the modifications a general rule, people eat too much in hot introduced into local trade by the re volation materially altered the normal, climates-more than they can assimilate,

[conditions, but in a purely temporary or is needed for the nutrition.""

The consequences of this are, as he manner only. Such cases will be referred points out, derangements of digestion and to separately under the individual head. bowel complaints of various sorts, steings affected.----- To avoid them is the task to which the wise man always applies himself, by en-ning of the year was the want of con- deavouring to select such articles of food fideisce brought about by the financial as are easy of digestion..

THE FOOD ATTED HEAT STROKE

CRASH

CUSHION CASES

and

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TABLE COVERS.

The prevailing feature at the begin WHITE

erisis fully dealt with in the last report. It is by no mean on unfair criterion to compare the prices quoted Supreme among such articles. stands on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for Sanatogen, which is, every day, acquiring high-class stocks in each category in a a greater vogue. The reason for the fa-particular year with these ruling for the vour it enjoys is that it is being more and same stocks under similar conditions in more recognised that it keeps the body, the year under review. For the year as a whole and each individual part and 1911, as compared with 1910, a very. organ, at the highest degree of efficiency, serious reduction in prices of all classes while it has such an invigorating effect on of securities would be shown. The re the nervous system that those who take duction must not, for the most part, be it never feel languid or depressed, but are taken to imply that the soundness of such always in the best possible condition for business undertakings is impaired; but their work. The result is that they never it is a recognition of the fact that while feel the need of alcoholic stimulants or money is property, yet property is not pick-me-ups. The advantage of this can money, and is only the equivalent of such not be overestimated, for, as one of the money as it can command in the market. greatest medical authorities on tropical In some instances the fall in values was life has written: "Grent moderation, if merely reaction from the inflated values. not total abstention from alcoholic which had been proved to be not war- stimulants, except when they are pre-ranted by the dividend-carning powers of scribed by the physician, certainly in the companies. In other cases, such as creases the chances of living and thriving wharf shares, the comparatively high in China.

values are due to the peculiar conditions

life.

The sorc is true with regard to now prevailing. While trade was brisk Sanatogen's power of preventing the use and cargo readily passed into circula- of those well-known drugs which may, and tion many of the storage godowis at such often do, lead to the wrecking of the ner-wharves were practically empty, and ous system and the ruin of the unfortunate could scarcely have proved remanerative rictin's

investments. During the closing months Banetogen's exceptional action in these of the year, however, little cargo was respects is due to its remarkable composi- actually delivered, and storage capacity tant, It consists of the body-building is still being taxed to its utmost finita. part of the purest cow's milk chemically Numerous godowns have been atilined combined with organic phosphorus in the for inded goods only; and while at the form in which that important element is end of 1910 nine godowns wem ample for found in the nervous system. The result the storage of goods in boud, no less than is that Sapatogen exercises the most 23 had been licensed for bonding at the powerful and salutary influence over the end of the year under review, and even nervous system and the blood, and, this number has been found inadequate through them, it affects every other part and is being increased so as to meet the of the body, for it must always be remem-requirements of the present emergency. bered that it is through the blond every part of the body is nourished.

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finence of the heat of the climate and the December 1911, to which all the limited sent subject only to the caprice of the in-thickness of these dams is considered, trade in metals was done in the earlier long, which is claimed to provide all the

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REVENUE.

When "Only Middling"

The general want of confidence, both amongst foreigners and natives, Not the least of the particular advant strikingly evidenced at Shanghai during ages of Sanatogen is that it is digested the year by the numerous lawsuits which with far greater ense than, practically, any occupied the law courts in connection other food. It thus imposes no strain at with the fundamentally important ques- all on the digestion, so that the weakest tion of the status of native bank orders, people can take it without suffering any viz., whether such are identical with ill-effects. This makes it notably valuable bank-notos and subject to no reservations, in hot countries like China, for, as a dis-not stated on face of orders, in their

On the other hand, heavy decreases are than it had been for years. words tinguished army officer has said, in

negotiability, or the reverse. The con-.

shown in the importations of cotton yarn, to the Anancial condition, no Chinese which have become historical, "A stomach tingency that such question should arise

which fell by over 300,000 picule, valued capital was available for new industrial three-quarters of a stomach-in ad not been previously considered,

at 8 million Halkwan taels, and raw undertakings. A new industry for the ('bina,"

fi is a fact, which experience its actual occurrence was productive of

cotton decreased by 200,000 picula, valued production of oxygen for the oxy-acetyleno las ratified, that those who habitually dire consequences to native credit. Until

at 4 million Haikwan tacĪs. Woollens welding process has been recently install. take Sanatogen tarely or never suffer from this point is decided beyond all dispute,

most Armly, and that the enormous any of the digestive disabilities which con frequent recurrences of panic and a great

amount of foliage it produces would, to call for no special mention. Numerous ex here by the Asiatic Petroleum Com stantly disable their friends, for Sanat diminution in the confidene between

a certain extent, modify the climate and varieties of woollen and cotton mixtures pany, at the old Langkat Wharf, which ogen has the power of helping the diges foreign and native traders are inevitable,

affect the rainfall in the same manner as increase in the importation of shoddy steamers.

are coming forward, and a considerable will be no longer utilised for berthing tion of any other food which may be taken The unsatisfactory returns from

afforestation does.

The company proposes tó many

The stalks of the Long prior to the outbreak of the re-

i of the rubber estates, and the proved irregularities connected with both the volution a strong movement was evidenced

cloths is anticipated in order to meet the apply this process principally to the here in favour of the removal of the

demand for foreign clothing for Chinese welding of their oldrums, but the ap of

wear. Until Chinese houses are fitted paratus will be also employed for repairs sands of letters from all parts of the coun- several public companies here, also served universally conspicuous by its absence.

it seems improbable that the fashion of docking expenses. A minor industry also The proprietors have received thou flotation and the administration

queue, which appendage is now almost

with some permanent means of heating, | in situ to vessels in port, thus economising Boscribing the remarkable way in to weaken the market. The strict enfure The fashion of the headgear to be adopted

wearing foreign clothes will be acceptable being introduced by the same company which Sanntogen benefits those who are ment of the provisions of the new Com- to replace the original skull-cap is at pre-

beyond the limits of treaty porta. A fair is the production of air gas from gano- compelled to live under the depressing in panies Ordinance, enacted in Hongkong te

dividual wearor; but it is a humorous

portion of the year, but later all business advantages of lighting, heating, and consequences it involves. In this connec- liability companies here which are re- tion it is interesting to refer to the follow-gistered under the Hongkong Ordinances "mment on the situation to record that efficiency.

one of the largest sewing machine com- ing letter from Mr, Shirley Tremearne, will be subject, should go far to restore panies was compelled to supplement its

was at a standstill. There seems to be power which are ordinarily obtainable no doubt that if the present disturbances only where large central installations editor of Capital, Calcutta, who writes confidence in such forms of investment

stock of sewing machines merely ta

are settled trade will very rapidly revive; exist, whereas this system can be employ I had a sharp attack of fever last Octo- and to obviate the recurrence

The total revenue for the year shows supply the demand for machines to make an increase of over 11 million Baikwan

the native dealers are quite prepared to ed for single houses only, in a very small. her which brought me to a state of great irregularities alluded to.

the cloth tourist caps, hitherto the type tacks as compared with that for 1910. In orders as soon as confidence is restored. for efficiency and economy are claimed to resumo business, and are ready to give and compact form, giving results which weakness. During the whole period my During the year some aviation exhibimost in general use. diel was almost entirely soda, milk and tions were conducted at the new Chinese In connection with the educational these figures, aowever, are included the The importations of tinned plates show compare favourably with those from

I cannot speak too highly racecourse Sanatogen.

The at Kiangwan. of Sanntogen, which I took for some time,' accident to the aviator extinguished all movement which has done so much to duty and likin on 8,433.50 piculs of opium an increase of about 90,000 plculs. Nail-either gas or electricity.

produce improved methods of communica remaining undelivered at the end of the rod iron remained at about the same and which not only kept me up during the hope of a successful financial result to ation of all kinds, it may not be out of year, amounting to Hk. Tls. 027,685, figures as in the previous year, in spite attack, but afterwards restored me, once pioneer venture which at first seemed to place to record here that during the year which amount was paid in advance and of the curious circumstance that no nail more, to fall vigour. In fact, I was better promise weli, in spite of very numerous two large schools were opened at Shang, cannot legitimately be considered as form- rods whatever were imported during the and stronger after this course of Sanal obstacles both financial and material, hai--the new French Municipal School ing part of the revenue for the year ogen than before the attack. I can Since then other aeroplanes have been and the German Kaiser Wilhelm Schule, under review. The remaining balance of September quarter; large stocks already strongly recommend this preparation to inported; but it is curious that, while The success attending the establishment the increase is mainly under the heading ferred to buy cobble wire, as that is con- existed locally, and Chinese dealers pré- anyone whose system has run down. It China is the home of kite-flying experts, of the International Correspondence of import duties, and these would have siderchly cheaper and they can produce possesses all the qualities as a nerve tonic no attempt has yet been rearded to copy School branch at Shanghai, and also the bean far more important had it proved from it equally good nails. The Hanyang

nd builder up of the bodily system that and utilise in this country the man science lectures at the Y.M.CA. with practicable to take delivery of the are claimed for it."

carrying kites which have been found so

experiments demonstrating the subjects enormous stocks now being retained in ron and Steel Works are now, under, Write for a copy of a most interesting useful for reconnoitring in Western dealt with, which have proved most the bonded gedowns pending more settled normal conditions, in a position to supply booklet, The Art of Living," by Dr. armies. Stiff breezes are very frequent attractive and are well attended, serve conditions.

ails far more cheaply than any other Andrew Wilson, which will be sent, fret, even in the height of summer; and alike to prove the receptivity of the

native makers. The northern ports, Tien- kites to all mentioning this paper on applica- non-hilly districts such render native mind ander present conditions,

tsin in particular, but Tsingtau also to a (a.) Imports, Direct and Coastwise, tion to Messrs. A. WULFING & Co., services for military purposes almost as

valuable as those obtainable by aero in numerous instances.

Electrical sky-signs are being adopted In spite of the untoward conditions, minor extent, are increasingly drawing Kiukiang Road, Shanghai,

Sanatogen can be obtained of all planes.

The sanitary the total gross value of the direct imports their supplies direct from abroad. The condition of the native city is improving shows an increase of about 21 million trade in kerosene oil continued its steady Chemists.

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The imports of American The festivities in honour of the corona- rapidly; streets are being widened, and Haikwan taels.

This comparison of expansion. tion of H.B.M. King George V were a plan is approved for the demolition of values alone cannot be taken as proving kerosene show an increase of about 211 celebrated on the 220d Jane, by the whole the city wall and the substitution of an actual increase in the volume of trade million gallons, valued at 3 million community, with great enthusiasm. The wide boulevard which will facilitate since the appreciation in value of opium Haikwan taels, while Borneo and Suma decorations, and the illuminations in access to Kiangnan Arsenal and particular, were 60

a most elaborate Lunghwa. Similar improvements in the alone would almost supply the necessary tra oil also increased about 5 milion explanation, It must, however, be re-gallons, valued at Hk. Tls. 760,000. The acale, hitherto unparalleled hore, and communications with Woosang are also membered that until the goods are taken trade ir petroleum and its products is attracted visitors from all parts. The under consideration. crowds in the streets on that occasion The foreboding expressed in the report out of bond this office has no cognizance daily & quiring more importance and coustitute a record for Shanghai.

for 1910, that the famine in East-Central of the actual values and particulars of being extended by experiments conducted Anong engineering works completed China would prove one of the most the enormous stocks now crowding the at the local installations of the great com during the year may be mentioned the calamitous on record, was unfortunately bonded godowne--in fact, much of this panies concerned. Efforts attended with. Chapel Waterworks and Electricity Tn more than conarmed during the year cargo is applied for as "packages only, considerable success are being made to

attendant misery was stallation, which was opened officially on!

terribly and no attempt is made to describe the produce a mineral oil suitable as a base the 29th October. The chemical analysis accentuated by the unprecedented floods contents. The general particulars of for paint, so as to replace the expensive of the water shows that very high which ruined the crops over vast areas. piece goods are usually supplied volun- insted and other paint bases now in use. standard of filtration has been attained. The restraining dams were overwhelmed tarily by merchants when applying to Liquid indigo shows an increase of 70,000 and the result is highly gratifying to all in numerous places, and to repair them hond such cargo, although not in as exact picus, valued at 23 millon Haikwan concerned. Among the architectural works adequately will entail vast expenditure. detail as would be required before duty tzels. Flour also increased by about completed during the year must be re- While the ultimate remedy for these rift could be assessed for delivery; and doubt-570,000 piculs, valued at 2 million Hai- corded the new Shanghai Club, a very recurring afflictions must be sought for less such goods have been already includ kwan tales. Owing to the failure of the butstanding stone-faced building, upon in expert afforestation schemes of great ed by the Chamber of Commerce us part European beet crop, the Java sugar the site of the old club. Another noble, magnitude distributed over a wide area, of the stocks in Shanghai, but all such market strengthened very rapidly in July, monumental addition is seen in the new under Government supervision, yet as a are necessarily excluded from Customs and the price of refined sugars, which offices of the China Mutual Life Insurance minor remedy, it has been suggested that returns of imports until actually deliver-

for this market are principally manufac Company, which, for ornate style and it might be worthy of trial to plant all, ed from boud. In spite of these circum tured from Java raw sugar, rose in pre- elaborate embellishment, both internal and external, may be considered one of

the dams, wherever existing, with the stances, the recorded figures for cotton portion, until a record price was reached well-known Jerusalean artichoke, and leave piece goods show an increase in value of fur best qualities. The outbreak of the the most magnificent buildings in the the same to spread itself, forbidding any about 23 million Haikwan taels: viz, revolution, in October, upset all calcula Far East. The Austrian and Japanese interference whatever with its subsoil shirtings, over 4 million pieces, value 18 tion, and the imports are about the

the previous Consulates General were established in crops. The advantages claimed are that million Haiwan taels; and drills, jeans, sam new and more commodious buildings, aud

machinery foreign the Standard Oil Company of New York it is most prolific plant and would T-cloths, and Italians, about 1 million The general situation of the market

serve to bind the surface of the dams pieces, value 5 million Haikwan taels. for

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