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THE HONGKONG DAILY BESS, TIENDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 1920,

Santa wants to

wants to leave

a

Victrola

at your home

this Christmas

Victrala

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This store is Santa's Victrola Headquarters. The old gentleman is firmly convinced that every home should have a Victrols, and we agree with him. So if you'll come in and select the Victrola you want, we'll pass the good word to Sants and have him stop around at your house e on Christmas Eve with the enact instrument of your choice.

And no matter which you get, from the smallest to the largest, it is always the supreme musical instrument of the world, and it brings you the true art of the world's greatest singeri, - musicians, comedians, bands and orchestras.

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And if Christmas shopping has been. "too much" for your pocketbook, so that you feel the need of easy terms, (mighty easy they are, too) just mention the matter to us and you can get your Victrola and enjoy it without the slightest inconvenience on the "money end "e

¡Prices from $49.50 20Wiscount for cash.

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:EXCLUSIVÉ - AGENTS.

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A WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

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"PITTSBURGH PERFECT” Galvanized

BARBED WIRE

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gther STEEL wod WIRE PRODUCTS

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"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"

Teach Children to Use Cuticura Soap

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Always specify :

SEEDS.

KELWAY'S

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IMPROVED Vegetable SEEDS. Flower

Ask your sončkomen to INDENT on us and we wetici Bil at lowout survous prices giving prompt sítention and tapsích,

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BEEGHAM'S

PILLS.

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WOMEN IN HONGKONG.

January 5th.

Here we are launched into a new year. Time scoma to be buzzing by, and those of t who have lived in two generations will soon be regarded a prehistorie Peeps by the rising generation who are Caring their way, On frivolity, through life. Even in the pag of the Daily Press. I begin to feel like an old stager, for I can now allude to things I wrote last year,

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SENIOR A

INTIMATIONS

A. G. DA ROCHA,

IS THE AUCTIONEER

G. DA ROCHA,

SURVEYDE GENERAL BROKER

AUCTIONEER,

Q.

AUCTIONS

PUBLIQ AUCTIONS.

ABY. APPOINTMENT. HUGHES AND HOUGH,

AUCTIONKEES TO TEN GOTENUKIT AND AREIRA LITT.

AND General Auctioneers,

Queen's Road Central Telephone No. BIL

There is a tone of optimism in this morning's cablegrama with all the ́ary of pronteering and high prices people overlook the fact that amount of money is circulating and that poverty and unemployment appear to be decreasing. Kending Mr. Lloyd George's will message to the Manchester Daily - 2845 pulch, my memories took me back to

to many Fears ago when I first saw him in the House. My escort, Mr. Cameron, one of the oldest members, was then called An extreme Radical We were accom panied by his step-daughter, Miss Swankie Cameron, a great Temperance agitator, also a Radical and an incipient Suffragist-in fact the sort of woman who, in the eyes of conventional politicians of the day, was everything that she ought not to be. Pointing to Mr. Lloyd George, Miss Cameron, said “There the

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who will be the greatest man in Eng- land. He was only beginning to make aatir then, and like many people of strong individuality he stirred the world by violent shocks, He had used some very unparliamentary language to a highly respected and aristocratic fem- ber of Parliament and had had to apologize. Many people disliked him and sneered at Bim in those days and maar dislike him still A few years ago I heard him described, as a back-door politician, but no one can deny that be is a big man.

AVOURED with instructions from

sell by Public Auction, TODAY:

The Concerned. (TUESDAY), January 6th, 1990,

50 2.10 PM,

at bis Sales Room. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS:

Wardrobes, Desks Chairs, Chest of Drawers Dressing Tabla, Bookcases, Arm- chairs, Curice, Crockery and Glassware Brass Ornaments, Vases, Pictures, Ice Boxes, Hands and long line of Sundries. Bedsteada, Clocks, Typewriters, Tablecloths

Also

1 Clothes Washing Machine.

1 Niagars Clothes Mangle both. in very good condition.

TER 49-Cash on Delivay.

A. G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND

GENERAL BROKER. Queen's Road Central, Telephone, No, 2932:

AVOURED with instructions from

The Concerned, mill well be Public Auction, on THURSDAY,

January 8th, 1820 at 2.15 PM. this Sales Room, MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & EFFECTS

He has always been a man agination and vision and has always

of tried for big "reforms and fought cour ageously against long adds. It is some

to be where he is, after all these troubious years, and his message and his

A QUANTITY OF

Share, Coal and General. Produce Brokers

The Undersigned have received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account or the Concerned),"

TO-DAY

(TUESDAY) January 6th. 1920, commencing at 2 30 PM, at their Sales Booms, A8, Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street A Low Lots of Double hematitched Sheets, Liner Damast Table Cloche, Turkish Face Towels, Bathr Towel, Embroidered Bedspreads and Table Covers,

AND

One Wardrobe Trunk, two Bellow Valises and Suit Cases,

Two Prismatic Binoculars, Brass Jardinieres and Vases, Tennis Sets and Poles,

(All are new 'Goods)," (Full Particulars from Catalogne). Terms:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,"

Adationcors

·TO-DAY (TUESDAY)," Jannary 6th, 1920, commencing at 2.30 PM, at their Salon Booms, No. 8, DB Votz Road, Corner of Tee Horse Street, USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

GLASSWARE,.

And

A small Consignment of INDIAN CARPETS and RUGS,

As follows

Occasional Tables, Upholstered Saita, Teak- Large Tapestry-covered Chesterfield Sofas and drin chairs new), Folding Card and wood Bedroom Furniture

Bed- comprising large

and

Wardrobes

words are worthy of remembrance in evan this distant corner of the Empire when he calls upon all to unite to sink very good condition 7 yards or 8 yards, suit our quarrels and add to the glory lengths. achieved by our sons in battle the accom- plishment of the great task of restoring the prosperity and well-being of people.'

Yery best quality Woolien Blue Serge is stead Washstands &e, (famed Tooker

our

any

It has been interesting to note the effects of the war upon the status of women all over the world. In England, political rights, and many reforms in general conditions have come without perceptible Juss. The Englishwoman's work during the war, was the final argu- ment in Le favour and wiped out all further need to fight and struggle for equal rights with men In Eastern

20 cases Lighthouse Brand Milk

15. Laundry Bar Soap"

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An assortment of Eiscuits, Toys and Bundries

Tx:-Cash on Delivery

A G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER

Queen's Road Central, Tuephone No. sa

clines more material reasons have worked H SAVING been Favoured with: Instrue

towards the liberation of the sex, and

tions from The Concerned will

aven the Terrible Turk in beginning to sell by Public Anction, at his Sales Roon on realize that life without a multiplicity of SATURDAY, January 10th, 1990, at 11. femmine dependants, may be less com

The well known Motor Bost plex, less

"WALLA WALLA I”

Particulars

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38 ft. 10-1 Teakwood..

and peacefulsive and more comfortable I saw an article on this subject in a

the other day. It was Leng h entitled

Beam Cost Of Living Hits Turkish Harena." It appears that in

Hull spite of the Koman's authorization of on

@peed ..

9. Knots. man having four wives, the difficulty of

Moter...

30 horse-power. maintaining even one wife is causing our Lavatory, Fantasin and folding table, Astor Engine, practically new Fitted with friend the Turk to offer his surplus and Anchor, probably less popular wives their liberty-on boa

Chain Lafebuoy and all accessories According to this article, the Sultan. too, is feeling the pinch and is reducing time at Blake Pier.

The Mctor Boat may been seen at bis barem

A new class of spinster woman is aris- ing and making a struggle for political. rights I suppose if the price of silver continues to increase, and the cost of living to go up, wo shall see same big. Feductions in the establishments of our focal Chinese merchant princes. From: this a tendency towards reducing expenses, will gradually spread and the work of missionaries and agitators against the baying and selling of women and against child slavery will be greatly assisted Idealiam, high principles and religion are weak subjects for a sermon, when com pared with the practical and material aspect of reform,

At present I am trying to write a per- Eectly serious New Year article about my sex, Andy some gifted pianist has been inconsiderate enough to start playing the most fascinating and haunting dance tunes at the early bour of 10 am. I ask what is to be done! All thoughts, of

you

Trexs:-% to be paid immediately on the fall of hamIEST. -

SPECIAL

:83

MUSICAL CEAS

at

WISEMAN'S CAFE

Miss SHIRLEY COOKE

jand

MR. GEORGE. GRAYSTONE

women and their rights and men and their Wednesday, January 7th

privilegte fly like magic, and Fam brought to earth and a consideration of the claims humanity to be amused There is ons We do not quarrel about sex dis abilities in, and that is a ball-room. The only quarrel of the Hongkong ball-room is from the male side. Men predominate to such an extent in this place that the women and girls have it all their own way and the men complain that women. are much too "Cock-a-hoopie"-if you know what that means.

Miss SHIRLEY COOKE.

and..

eboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension

ing Tables and Chairs, &c. Dinner Services,

Cutler And Glen Ware, Cooking Stoves

&c. Bath Room Utensils, Electro Plated Ware.

Electric Reading Lamps, Teakwood Screens, Sundry Blackwood Furniture, Blackwood Fire Screens, o, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets Pictures, Carpets new and second-hand Curtains, dze

Atso

One Piano, One large Victrola, One. Ga Cooker One Ricksha, Tennis Balla, &c., &c.

(all Particulars from Catalogue) Taxa:-Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

The Undersigned have receive instrag tions from Dr. Evan Jones, to sell by Hablie Auction,

On WEDNESDAY, January 7th, 182, at 10.30 at his residence No. 114, The Peak, VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

tc.,

+ BE

therein contained,

As follows Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-chairs, Occasional Blackwood Hall Table, Bettee and Stands, Chairs (Powell make finely carved Cherry wood Desk, Blackwood Cabinets, Chairs, &c Burners, &c. Electric Standant Lamps and several lots of Curies, Brass Yesos, Incens Table Fans, Teakwood Badlet Extension Din ing Table And Chairs, Glass Cabinets sad Card Table, Glass and Crockery Ware, Whits Unamelied Twin Fedsiedle Sewing

make),

Singer Botroom

(Powell

Pantry

Bath

Serent lo

Bedroom Suite

Cupboards,

Utarts

&c. large Tollets,

lots of Maiden Hair Fero, & fin assortment of Pot Fixats, Wood and Porco lain Flower Stands

d. Sanblinds, Electric Ceiling Fans and Fittings. A

(Particulara from: Catalogue), an On view from Tuesday, 8th iqet at 2.P... TEMS: Cach

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

The Undersigned; have received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction

(For Account of the Concerned), On SATURDAY, January 10th, 1919, at 103 at their Balea Rooms No. 8 Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

AQUASTITT SOFIAR

Serge, Materials Flannel and Flannelette,

& dc, Blankets, Counter panes, Hestery, Children's Suits, Jerseys, Handkerchiefs, &c.

A180 Beveral Bets of Lady's Furs and a number of Fur Rags, Travelling Rugs

.:

Terms: Cash.- MR. GEORGE TITCHENER

on

Friday, January 9th.

They hate the advance booking system, These popular. Artistes of the and the season partners are looked upon with suspicion and dislike by men who "Vanity Fair Co will give like an element of chance in their plea

Aure. All the fun of the chase is lost selections from their repertoire Baters who are looking forward to

happy hunting on the 6th at St. George's between 5 and 6 o'clock. Balf are doomed to disappointment, for

I know that there will be very few dis Admission to Dance Hall 50 cents engaged dances or empty programmes on sthat occasion.

The new hotel at Repulse. Bay has been the Meces of all pilgrimages during those early days of 1920. The opening cere

mony was performed by His Excellency

D. M. GOODALL,

Manager.

HUGHES & HOUGH. Auctionsen.

The Underigued have received instrue- tion to sell by Pablo Anction,

(For Account of the Concerned,

On MONDAY,-- at No 1, the Peak, THE

January 13th, 1920, commencing at 10.30 a VALUABLE HOUSER, LD FURNITURE

Boy:

Sola and Corner

de:

contained,

As follows: and Bags Upholstered Teal Carpet

Large Teakwood

Teak Arm Chairs, Standard Lampert by Powell, Brass Extension Dining Table and

Marble-top Sideboard and Din- ner. Waggo&under Ginas,

wood Tvin Wardrobes,

| &c. Tenk-

and

Largo Table, Cheat (Powell make) Teak and on Cute, and

the Governor and everybody who owned on to the steps of the cars as they were Nursery Furniture, Pantry, Kitchen and or could hire a car attended the function. warted, and the Chinese waiters all in Bathroom

eficient.

including a large Dinner

by Derner & Sohn, Stuttgart,

The arrangements for the entertainment white gloves no detail was forgotten. Service sad Ice Chest ( (Lane Crawford make) of the guests were all excellent and the Cheap Oriental labour controlled by an whole of the proceedings went merrily

and highly trained European Plano by ALBO and with a swing The setting of the brain made for the success of an enter Oscillating Fans, Garden Tools and Mower, scene was beautiful-the lovely hills in tainment, which might easily have been Bot Finnts including several lot Maiden bere and there a launch or junk and the been launched with a fare of trumpets On view from Sunday 11th inst. at? r the bankground, the beautiful bay, with dull and ordinary. The new venture hoa Hair Fera, Electric Fillinge

(Fell Farticulars from Cataloguel rood leading to the hotel crowded, with and unless Hongkong tires of its new motor-cars. Innumerable small boys in a toy its success should be assured, for Terms: Cash sort of glorified Eurons livery jumping every one is talking of the beauties and

aractions of the Repulse Bay Hotel (Continued at foot of next column.j

THE SCRIBBLEBA

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers