GENER
EWS.
An Informal Affair. · Washington, September 7-It is announced that the conference between the American and Meri-" can representative at Fortsmouth | will not be marked by any for mality, and that the members of joint commission will oor fine themselves to a general dircussion of the various issues involved.
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For the Peak Tiger ? An erohanga describe an ingenious_bome-made trap for animais. Take a Ave-gallon gato- line can and cat the top from corner to corner, then bend the sharp edges inward so that the animal can bend them still farther ia to get at the bait. The sharp adgen of the tin cover will sol like barbe when the creature tries to withdraw its head.
Savinge
Shanghai Saving Society. The International
·Society, 69-71 Rue du Consulat,
which has been established now over three years, has issued bonda of $2,000 denomination to the number of 2,000." At the next monthly drawing on Friday nex! at 3 p.m. one fall $2,000 bond will be redeemed. Bondholders and the general public are invited to attend the drawing.
Mrs. Hetty Green's Estate. Baliowa Falls, Vt., Jaly 22.—I was estimated in legal circles here to-night that Mes, Betty Green left an estate of approximately $100,000,000.G. Mr. Obarles W. Pierson, of New York, represent ing Mrs. Green's son, Colone! Edward H. R. Green, agreed to night upon a tentative adminie- tration fee of $90,000 to be paid to the state. The probate court to-day admitted the will to probate without opposition. Virtually
the entire estate is left to Colonel Green and Mre. Wilks, his sister.
Alaskan Dogs for the Vosges. Last winter the French authori- ties imported from Alaska and Canada several hundred trained doga for drawing · elsde in' the "Vosges Monatsins. They proved so useful that they have been employed during the summer io similar work, though they nOW draw the sleds on small railways, Eloven doge with a couple of men can haul a load of a ton ap some of the met precipitous slopes in mountains, according to Railway Age Gazetta, The Alan kan dog is the best, it is stated. His courage never failed, and he will work till he drops.
the
A Sanitary Comedy. What is called a "anitary comedy," which is now being given at the Yayoiss, Omka, is asid to be drawing full houses every day. The play, says the Japan Chronicle, in intended as & sort of popular lecture to teach people the importanım of hygiene and sanitation at a time when the city is suffering from the invasion of an epidemic of cholera. The ides of the play in slated to have been conosited by Inspector Tomioke, of the Minami police station, who aaturally feels proud of its success. It appears that very few of those who have soon the "sanitary play" visit on their way home ios-cream shops or fruit balls for the consumption of watermelons, ios "orest" or shaved ice, or waters mixed with suspicious ingredients. This abstinence is taken as an indica tion of the beneficial effect of the play,
Japanese Police for Shanghai. Japanese papers report that Mr. Johnstons, of the Shanghai palics foros, who recently visited Tokyo in connection with the en- -gagement of Japanese policemen for Shanghai, has finished his work. The selection of suitable men was left to the Metropolitan Polion authorities and Mr. Nishi- kabö, Superintendent of the Tokyo "police was ordered to * make the selectión himself from the applicants volunteering for the servion, numbering bout 180. Among the cost qualifics- tions were certain aquirements in physique, ability to speak English, and ⚫ degree of profi- ciency in ju ji-ten." The selection of an Inspector and 30 policemen has already been effected, and thess officers will leave for Bhang hai shortly.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1916.
SATENT NOTICES,
VICTROLA
THE INSTRUMENT FOR EVERY FAMILY
STYLES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL,
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS:—
MOUTRIE'S.
N. LAZARUS,
OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN.
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THE ONLY
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IN THE
COLONY.
DOCTORS' PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED.
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NOTE THE ADDRESS. 28, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
EDUCATIONAL REFORM CEO. P. LAMMERT.
IN BURMA.
The Lieut.-Governor's Proposals.
AUCTIONEER, SHARE &
GENERAL BROKER,
Prepaid Advertisements.
ONE CENT PER WORD
FOR EACH INSERTION
TO LET.
TO LED-First Class shop in Chater Road next Moutries; lane at rear. Apply.-Clark & Co.
ONE LARGE ROOM on the Top Floor of No. 2 Queen's . Building Apply :-Thoresen & Oo.
TO LET.
TO LET furnished, for one month or 6 weeks, “FUNG- SHUL" Plantation Road. Cheap! rentel. Apply to ---Linstead &ļ Davia.
:
》FFICES IN HOTEL MAN- BIONS-To let from 1st. October, 1915, four large connect- ing rooms cn the third floor of TO LET-Furnished Rooms. Hotel Mansions, facing Blake with or without Board: Bath Pier. At present occupied by the room to esch Room. Electricity COMMERCIAL UNION AS- throughout, Apply Palace Hotel (SURANCE COMPANY. For Kowloon..
particulars apply tɔ:-MANA- GER, HONGKONG HOTEL
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WEST
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To
"O LET.-A Small Godown in Prince's Building For par ticulare etc., apply: The Hong kong Central Estate Ltd.
TO LET From 1st May, 1916, Offices, 2nd Floor, St. George's Building. Apply to:-
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
TO LET. From 1st November
next, flats in Ewo Mess," No. 8 the Peak. Apply Property {Office, JARDINE. MATHESON ¡& CO., LTD.
TO LET-From 1st September, 1916, first floor. 38 Nathan Road, Kowloon. (Dairy Farm Apply The Co.'s premises.) Dairy Farm C., Ltd., Hongkong.
TO LET Offices at 2 Cou-
naught Road.
Offices in King's Buildings. House in Clifton Gardens, Conduit Road.
"Nos. 1 and 2, West End Terrace, Canton.
Apply:-
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Three-roomed
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Four-roomed flats in May Road, with every modern convenience, including English baths and kitch carriage system. A few flats en ranges, hot water and water specially designed to accommo
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Four-roomed Houses in Gordon Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon.
Two roomed-flats in Nathan Road, Kowloon, Apply to:-
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Manuscript of every kind, The commodious dwelling accurately and neatly typed at THE
HE Undersigned has received house with offices, servants' short notice by Englishman. instructions to sell by Pubquarters, etc. No. 4. Shameen, Terms 30 cents per folio. Com. [lic Auction on
Canton, from 1st June. At present]mercial correspondence in Eng- in the occupation of the Imperial lich Russica Consulate,
commencing at 11a.m.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,
Rangoon, August 4.—A 00-FRIDAY, September 15, 1916, ference, not open to the press, called to consider the desirability of opening out a new machinery dealing with the administration of education in the province of Burms, was held at Government12, 3 to 10 ply).
2,169 feet Special Heat Resist- house on Monday, Sir Harcourting Belting (4" & 5".) Batoř prosiding.
The president at the onlost ex plained the proposal to bring the Education Department into closer touch with the Commissioner sup the
2,169 feet Balata Belting (from
1,07 pieces Galvanised Iron Brackets.
One New Vertical Oil Engine (Kerosene.)
One Gas Engine.
Apply to:-
for Chinese business gentlemen a speciality. Write Despatch," Hongkong Tele-
DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD. graph.”
NOTICES,
BOXING.
CITY HALL.
BATURDAY September 16th, 1916. Commencing at 9.15 p.m. 8harp, Doors open 8.30 p.m. the Heavyweight Championship of
the Colony.
15 Bound Contest
One Large Ice Cream" mak-Corporal Scott RE. Bosman Hicks,
Terms :-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer.
(Canopion)
10 Round Contest. For the Lightweight Championship "of the Colony. Sapper Richards R.E.. Seaman Isaacs
Gagtawaght Champion
19 Round contest Pto Boasty
▼ Pte, Cotton Bantam Champion of the Colony)
6 Round conteat
Pte. Plant
Six Hand Challange Force For District administrative Pumps (Brass Cylindere) Brass officials, to associate educational fittings. administration with the leading ing Machine. representatives of various local- ities and to utilise the Divisional Inspector of Schools na secretary and executive member of strong committee which should| be formed. Their first object was to restore the o-operation THE Undersigned has received Pte. Thomas
(Light-lonry_Weight of fie instructions to sell by Pab- ath ESL.L) which should exist between the
Kelly Tong
v. Youse Alfredo (Hougkong.
(mm) officers of the Education Dapart-lic Auction on
SATURDAY. September 16,
Booking at Moutrios ment and the local public, botă
1916,
PRICES 45, #3, 8. Soldiers & Sailors official and non-official in various
commencing at If a.m.
in uniform $1. parts of the Province. 'As soon
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell ·
G. GOLDSBOROUGH, Promoter as normal financial conditions.
Street, retursed great expansion of A Quantity of Valuable House-
hold Furniture education would be inevitable i
Comprising -- and on that account it was import- ant to have a machinary ready at hand to cope with the expansion,
Teak hatstand, tapestry covered chairs, blackwood stools & flower
G,
B.
NOTICES.
HONGKONG LAWN BOWLS LEAGUE
THE
“HE deciding match of the s08- son for "The Perfection
Cup," presented by Messrs D. &. J. MCCALLUM of Edinburgh, will be played between TAIKOO
& KOWLOON on the Police [Green, Happy Valley, on Satur
day, 16th inst, at 3.30 p.m, sharp. 1he Cup & trophies will be pre- sented at the conclusion of the game by Mr. C. Bond,
Members of other Clubs & their lady friends are cordially invited.
H. L. FROST,
Hon. Secretary.
'G. GOVERNMENT
NOTIFICA
TION No. 8. 192.
Medical Department Hongkong, Sept. 8, 1916. IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED Any European, Non-Asiatic or that sealed tenders in dupli- stands, morocco covered couch, Indian desiring to leave the cate, which should be clearly The Lord Bishop of Bengoa teak bookcases, tea tables, pic- Colony should apply in writing marked "Tender for Medical tures, engravings, electric table for permission to do so to the Department Contract," will be and other speakers joined the fans & lamps, carpets, ruge, etc., Captain Superintendent of Police, received at the Colonial Secre-i
until Noon of discussion which followed.
ats.
at least 48 hours before the in-tary's Office Teak extension dining table &tended hour of departure, giving|SATURDAY October 7, 1916, Supply, of Aerated sex, for the The Lieutenant Governor have chairs, teak sideboards with name, nationality, age, ing detailed the scheme of mem-bevelled mirrors, dinner waggon, height and occupation of the Waters; Bedding and Clothing: berahip, a resolution was unanimos chest, dinner services, E. P. applicant, and stating the name Beers, Spirits, Wines, etc.; Spirkt of the steamer or other vessel or of Wine; Chemicals, Drugs, ously carried to the effect that the glass ware, oto, etc.
Bingle & double brass mounted the hour of the train by which Surgical Instruments and Sun- Laspecter was to be executive from bedsteads, teak, wardrobes the applicant, wishes to leave, dries: Furniture etc.; Milk, etc.; officer of the Divisional Committee with bevelled glass doors, dress- Applicants should apply in person Provisions; Sundries; and Wash- and was to do all reossary scle tog tables, washstands, chest of for their passes at the Centraling: (Schedules Nos, 1 to 10) under the general control of the drawers, toilet crockery, etc., etc. Police Station between the hours required locally by this Depart Committee, except in regard to
Also
of 9 a.m. to I pan, and 2 pm, tʊlment for the period of one year matters
from the first of January next 4 pm. daily. concerning Dormal
Inclusive. wobhools, training clames, etc., in 9 Typewriteru (Remington, Hongkong 9th. July, 1915, all of which he would be directly Oliver, Adler, Smith Premier.etc.) responsible to the Director of Grand Piano by John Broad- On view from Fri lay, the 15th
1 Rex Motor Cycle 41⁄4á H. P.
Publia Instruation. The Divis. wood & Son.
* F yen have lost your appetite omal Committee would be entitled
to make recommandations to the Director of Publio Lantɛnotion in
~ta, templi mettere a footing: the vernacular
que will
EUROPEAN QUALIFIED
MIDWIFE
"Application should be made to the Colonial Becretary's Office for the necessary forms of tender. All other information may be obtained from the Principal Civil Medical Offper at the Civil
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