1915-09-17 — Page 3

GENERAL News.

Office of Master of Ceremony.

A certain high personage bas presented a petition to the Pre- sident requesting that the Office of Master of Ceremony be dis solved. As this is an important maiter the President has referred the petition in question to the Secretary of State for con- sideration. Belief is expressed in certain quarters that as the Offc»! of Master of Ceremony is per forming useful services to the

THE HONORCO

NOTICE.

NEW SHIPMENT

VICTOR-VICTROLA

AND

VICTOR RECORDS

country and the President, it will Received by the

be allowed to remain.

Insanity in Ireland.

;

The sixty-fourth annual report of the Inspectora of Lunatics in Ireland shows that last year the number was grester by 171 than that in 1914. The number of the insons under care bas increased from 250 per 100,000 of the po- polation in 1880 to 675 per ICO, 000 in 1914. The rate of increase, however, appears to be lessening. While it is too Boon to draw any definite conclusion on the subject, there is no indication that the war has directly produced any increase of jumuity.

Brighton's Peatwoman.

The first postwoman to be em. played at Brighton was sen on August 6. She attracted com.

S.S. TAMBA MARU," MARUDING THE LATEST ENGLISH AND

AMERICAN SUCCESSES.

EXCLUSIVE: AGENTS &

S. MOUTRIE

TRENCH ARMUR

siderable attention as she proceed. Question before the Autheritles.

& CO., LTD.

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Prepaid Advertisements

NE DENT PER WORD

FOR EACH INSERTION.

75

Cents

70 LET.

TO LET.

No, 74 Mount Kellett Road,

TO THE FOUR HOOMED TO LET La Haolenda E.,

FLATS in Hanoi Road,

Kowloon, Immediato possession; Apply to OHATER and MODY, and Four-Roomed Flats in May 5 Queen's Road Central.

Road, Hongkong, with possession

on or about 15th October Dexf English Baths and Kitchen Ranges, Hot and Cold Water,

WANTED:

Electric Light. First Class WANTED Good second- Modern Appointments through

hand Motor Cycle. Reply

out, including Water Carriage stating price and full particulars Bystem.

to "CC" olo Hongkong Tele- Four-roomed Hodies in Gordon graph." Terrace and Salisbury, Avonüef|| Kowloon.

Flate in Nathan” “Road, Kowloon.

WANTED. The Services of Nurse or good,trayelling: Amah for children in refum for c/o Hongkong

A Flat in Humphreyr Buna-Arst-class passage to England,

Apply: Ings, Kowloon.

Telegraph

"Ian Mor" 16 Peak Road. 7 Roomed House, possession Nov. 15th.

Apply to

HUMPHREYS ESTATE &- FINANCE CO, LTD.

Alexandra Buildings.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE One 10) B.B.P. Hotnsby Ackroyd Oll Engine complete with and coupled direct to one G K.W.. Continuous Cur- rent Shunt Wound Dynamo shunt volts with

of 50/70

DR. WILSON INSULTED, TO LET-Offee 2nd Floor, No.

14 Pedder Atrout; also Large regulator. ALSO One Ewitch- Godown on Water Front, East board. for Acumulators Point Apply Property Office, Dynamo, &e complete with in JARDINE, MATHESON struments for 100 Amps. For fur & Co., Ltd!ther particulars apply to MesaTS. Linatead & Davis, Alexandra Buildings

"Draught-Animat” Harnessed

to English Waggon,

TO LET-Houses in 'Clifton Gardens, Conduit Road. Godowns, New Prays Ken

ed from house to house carrying a large mailbag alang over her shoulder. There are already in

The Times understands that the Amsterdam, July 27.-Captain the town women tram conductors question of supplying our soldiers Persins, the well-known nays! and, at the railway stations, ticket in the trenches with metal head-correspondent of the Berliner collectors, carriage cleaners, and prices, to which attention bas Tageblatt, states in thst paper to.nedy newspaper sellers, while women been drawn in the Times, is now day that the German Government drive milk carts and bread carte, under the consideration of the is in possession of a Memorandum, and are performing other work authorities. which, it is contended, might well be given to disabled army men or men over military ago who are -anable to find employment.

Presentation of Insignia.

Ar eleven o'clock yesterday

Many patterns of breastplates have been submitted to the milit ary authorities of the Allies, but

dated September 24, and issued by the American State Department to all the naval authorities.

In this Memorandumit is stated that any armed merchantman may

none to be worn by combatants enter American porte, provided have been found really practic-that its armament is intended for

Godowns, at Wanchai Road.

Town. 58 The Peak, "The Retreat." 21 Wongneichong: Road, Houses in Broadwood Terrace Apply to:- THE HONGKONG LAND

VESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.

FOR SALE-4 h.p. Motor Oycle, with side car, late 1914 model.-Apply- XYZ." c/o Hongkong Telegraph. 1 FOR SALE-A quantity of

China, Glassware sto. For permit to view and further infor- mation apply to R. O, Morton, IN-Agent, Pacific Mail 8.8. Co.,

King's Building.

FOR SALE-Pacific Mail 8.8.

Co.'s Godowns. 1 & 2 con- nected by covered alloyway- morning en interesting function able. The Germans had defensive purposes only, and that TO LET.-No. 171 "Magdalene located on Section B Marine Lot Terraos" The Peak. Nos. 243. Kennedy Town. Crown took place in the Singapore Leg-a protective device, consisting the calibre of its guns does not

1 & 6 Torres Buildings" Kow-Rent $160.00 per annum., together | islative Council Chamber when of scales of thin steel plate about exceed siz inobes.

Captain Persisa coroludes from loon. Moderate rental, Ready for with permanent, Steel Pier op- His Excellency the Governor, Sir|16in. thick, atlaobed to a garmen this that every marchantman is occupation. Apply to:-SPAN-posite godowns, and upon which A.B. Young, K.C.M.G., presented of wire ganze, but the enemy are

ISH DOMINIUAN PROQURA-the Crown Rent is $300.00 per the insignis of the Companionship reported to have given up the use rendered able to sink a submarine, TION. of the Most Distinguished Order of breastplates because the plates and strongly criticises the men- of St. Michael and St. George to constantly broke from the impact are, demanding to know how the Brigadier-general Dadley Howard of projectiles, causing terrible United States can defend à Memo Ridout, OMG., conferred upon wounds. bim in recognition of bie services during the disturbances in Sing-

ceremony.

further

R. C.

annum.

Steam Launoh "America" in first class condition, having been

hauled in 1914.-Fur randum which constitutes a direct TO LET A House in Knuts-stripped and thoroughly over-

ford Torrado. Apply to: |infringement of international low-

a violation of neutrality THE HONGKONG LAND IN-information apply to

Morton, Agent VESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.

$25. DOLLARS KEWARD,

To atop & Garman Mauser baland

Servaat of British Capital,

1st November flats in No. 8

Apply Property Office,~ JAK-]

FOUND,

FOUND.-A key; probably of Telegraph Office."

a safe,

Tin

of

50

NOTICES.

The Introduction of WESTMINSTER “A.A." Cigarettes marks an epoch in Cigarette Luxury, Also in Sealed Tins of 100 for $1.50.

CORE TIPPED, DE

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NEW SHAPES IN

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THEY ÄRE COMFORTABLE DURABLE AND STYLISH.

Only $10,00 $12.00 and $13.50 Per Pair.

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WE

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DISS BROS,

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NOTICE.

YOU

WITH A PERFECT FIT.

Established 1900.

anfo Apply Hongkong N. LAZARUS & Co..

spare, and to Mr. William George let at a distance of 80 yarda a whereby an extraordinary ad Maxwell, acting Secretary to the toughened steel plate about fin. vantage is created for England," High Commissioner, F.M.S., 18 thick certainly not less than The Hamburger Fremdenblatt | reward for signally efficient set-13 16.in., and weighing 711b. per

rier Dog; answers to name vice in a very difficult time. The equare frot-would be required. Baya: Everything goes to show

No. 2 Fesk Road, 4 good of Mao. Lost in the vicinity of pablic, inolading ladies, were plate tin, thick, weighing 516 that Mr. Wilson acte under theO LET.-Norman Cottage OST.Brindled Brotch-Ter immediate possession. Kowloon City Any one return invited to be present at the par square foot, would stop direct compulsion of Bitish ospital, and rooms,

fire at from 110 to 120 yards. The previous rumours of a secret Appy PERCY SMITH, SETH ing same to D. Logan, Kowloon

American-British agreement scem & FLEMING.

Docks will be rewarded to the Buffaloes at the War.

German bullet bae greater atted to explain Mr. Wilson's et

exront of $:5, The triennial convention of the

penetrating power than ours, and

titude. Ele is not his own master; Boral Antediluvian Order of Baf- even with very heavy "mattress felors, Grand Lodge of England, ing" of the breastplate the im- he is the dranght-animal which is TO LET-For six months from opened at Swansea on August, 2 pact would knook a man down and being harnessed to the English when the mayor attended a divio cause a severe braise. If plate aggon now that it has been The Peak (partially furnished), -Welcome to 400 delegates. Grand 116in, thick were used it would dragged into the marsh.”

Primo Francie Earley, of Man stop spent or glancing bullets claring that Germany cannot, and

The journal conuiades by de-DINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltd. chester, presiding, stated the and shrapnel, but in that osse Order had a membership of over also there would be considerable must not, cease her submarine

activity. 2,000,000. Fifty thousand had bruising, and if the wearer ware joined the coloure. Their object hit by direct fire the plate was to alleviate distress and ren- would be perforated, the ballet der assistance not only to mem bere but to their widows and children. Their orphanage pro vided for 100 children. They had provided two motor war ambal- sure and a third was now being anperled for. Four lodges of Buffaloes were now working near the firing line.

deformed, and a very aggravated wound would be inflicted. It is evident that a steel breastplate in, thick would be far too heavy and it is doubtful if it

to carry,

THE BOASTFUL COUNTESS.

could be shaped without affecting Germany's_23 the resistanos of the steel,

"Transatlantic

Submarlves.

JAPAN AND ENEMY

TRADING.

..

Shangbai, July 21.-Jaranese shipping companies, whether re- Ristered in Japan, Korea, For. moss, or Kasngtung, have been inetracted to refuse conveyance of all cargo handled by, or destin

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Co.

Karavolos, Shanghai. Mangaoon Seng, Bangkok, J. M. BECK, Superintendent.

ed for, enemy subjects residing Hongkong, 9th September, 1915. in, or doing business with, Chibs from July 28.

LITERARY NEWS. ·

Great, Northern, Telegraph Company, Ltd.

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Hangsang, Chefno.

Raymondhoe 133, Connaught Road, Tokohama.

Frandeen Matsubara, Shang-We

haf

Rayward Tangomara, Kobe, Tiezan & Co. Queen's Road, Shanghai.

Tong angloong, Kobe. Dorsienku. Shanghai.

Chinggun 35 Connaught Road, Shanghai...

On the other hand, the shields. Mr. John Wanamaker.

New York. July 23.-Countess Mr. John Wanamaker, who used in trench warfare can be of proposes to raise two thousand any weight-from the great von Digenfeld, a niece of Count

Japan's readiness to co-operate billion dollars for the redemption loopholed variety on wheels to the Zeppelin, who lives with her hus of Belgium from Germany, is a smaller pattern which can be band, a plain American citizen, with her Ally makes the new de- self-made man" of the type that easily shifted and placed in pori-named Apel, at Ventnor Heights, cision of the Board of Trade all the delighted the late Dr. Samuel tion by the individual soldier. New Jersey, has been comment more inexplicable. The saws of Smiles, and the other Ons leading authority on armour ing to interviewers on the possible this decision became generally mid Victorian preachers of the is of opinion that a ibickass of consequeone of President Wi-known to-day and aroused a storm of protest and indignation.-** He 34in, would be necessary to stop so 's Note to Germany. "Gospel of getting-on."

In cree of war, the Countess Times, began in quite the orthodox way of direct fire at short range, but in the the story-books, sa an errand-boy, view of most experts a thickness declared, you will have your work and gradually built upthe biggest of tin.the finest toughened steel cut out to take care of y urselves. retailetore" business in the Unit being used would defeat the Germany ban now 22 submarines large enough to wayage to New ed States, if not in the world. As Mauser bullet at short range.

York and stay outside the harbour No details are available se to for two months before returning.

The Countess added that most! the Republican party, and fought the thickness of the steel for the

A novel way of preventing war etreznously against the wide new French helmet, but it is off of the German airships have been spread corruption which is the sially described as "very thick, "temporarily withdrawn from in disonssad in an article by Mr. 13, 0. Meredith of Dublin in the onrio of municipal and political and is probably not less than fin. service,

They are being remodelled, she current number of "The Internation" published by George Allen life in America. It may be re-thick at the sides. In addition membered that Mr. Wanamaker it will certainly be mattressed said, and according to latest tional Journal of Ethios His and Unwin, Lad. It contains many Shilling editions of two very was Portmanter-General of the to reduce the effects of con-information they willl come out proposals involve the activa inter excellent illustrations. United Suites under General ouesion. Surgical opinion is with the German Fleet, about vention on the part of powers Harrison.

unanimous in condemning the October 1. Soon after that the other than those originally in popular books are announce for use of thin metal devices for pro whole world will be orging for terested. It is suggested that an immediate publication by Messrs Interns ional Council would then George Allen and Unwin, the one teotion in warfare. The bullet peace.

ya Miss Dobree with a Preface by

a politician he has been an activa

but independent supporter of

One of the bat

R. BLACK. Superintendent;

Hongkong, 10th September, 1915.

QUALIFIED OPTICIANS,

HAVE REMOVED TO

28, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL

(lately occupied by W. POWELL, Ltd.)

KEROSENE OIL.

guarantee all kerosene sold by us to be pure and unadulterated.

Present price*

"COMET."

$3.90 per case ex störe.

"WHITE ROSE.”

$4.30 per case ex store.

CHING CHEONG

vil

168 Des Voeux Road, Cen.

$2,000 REWARD,

Whereas at about 10 p.m. on the 8th of September, 1915, at 2 pm., two Chinese aged between 20 and 30 years dressed in dark olathing, and with daggers, at- facked and stabbed a Chinese gentleman named Slui Un, In 8t. Francis Street, Wanchai. A re- ward of $2,000 will be paid by the underged to any person who shall give auch Information, as will lead to the arrest and con- viotion of the said two persons,

Signed, O. Mo I. MESSER,

Capt. Supt. of Police. Hongkong, 10th September, 1915.

SIMEDIA & ED. GO

Tatablished A. D. 1880 IRON, STEEL METAL and HARD and Retail Ironmongers, Plz Kronand Foundry Ooks Importers, – Gezagslßpra- keepers and Shipokandim, Kos, 33 and 37, Hlag Long Strest, (Ind Street wenk of Central Marks) Telephone 30, SisUN

carries portions of the plate with The Counteer bonated that it is grow up from the necessities of dealing with "Home Nursing" by (2 blooks West of Cent: Market) WARE KEROHANTS. Whol Carandir many, D490 da uree quite easy for German spios, the case, 33rd at Miny, Scharlieo, M. D. (Loud), IF you have lost your appetite death, which in the case of the operating from this country, to

ore of the big variety of non-protected combatant would travel back and forth between soconeta of Warsaw in to be found the other keine Colonel Bec dainty dishes at the ALEXAN- not have supervaned on the in England and the Fatherland. in Mr. Ninlan Hill's recent book "Manual of Infantry Tactica"

Times.

on "Poland and the Polish Ques- translated by Capt. A.F, Cnstance. "DRA JAVE is sure to tempt jury.

KWONG YUEN

91 Des Vosur Road, West,