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THE MPH-NPH. ·

ANGLO-PORTUGUESE TRADE,

Have you ever heard tell of the

Mph-Mph ?

Ho's quaist and a rarity too! Bis ohoice babitat is a rusty silk

hat, *

And he's not to be found in the

Zoo.

Ha's a dolichooophalic biped,

An interesting Summary.

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1016.) 1

MAGISTERIAL CURIOSITY.

"Are You a Good. Man"?

A large fur rug, belonging to An artic's of very great interest. | Dr. Dilmahoy Allin, was alleged to manufacturere and shippers to have been stolen from his appears in this month's issue of motor car by a Chinoes yesterday, the magasine Portugal, whiab is The man was charged before Mr.

While his tail is composed of a review of

rad tape!

And he hasa most curious shaps.

M

DAIRY FARM NEWS. DENT'S GLOVES

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON,

TURKEYS, GEESE,

the country, its J. R. Wood, at the Police Court CAPONS, CHICKENS,

colouies, commerce, history, liter

this morning.

100

the

He wears far or leather (jastature and art. The article in fron

The driver stated that he was which, nosonat weather) · the pen of Carlos Gomes, former waiting for Dr. Allan, who was president of the Larb Chamber seeing a patient, and he crossed of Commerce, Don Carlos Gomez the road to find saye ----*

It has been since 1870, when German commercial travellers

Of course, he's a great politician, (He'd be popular here in Hong

kong!!

If the Powers That Be decline-began to invade Potingal, that English goods have been cheap He'll stovily declare they are paaring from our markets. In the

of agree,

Wrong.

middle of the last century the Be's whale on financial condi- number of British houses estab

tione,

And death upon sewage and

drains; While he likes nothing more

than to write of the War.. In gloomy but garrulons strains,

time from a shop. When he turned round, be saw the defendant with the rug ander bis arm walking away. En stopped the man and handed him over to

Police Reserve contable.

Defendant denied the cffense, saying he went to look at one of lished in Lisbon was still great, the lamps which was out. As be Sace then British traders and was walking away, he saw the a great number of offices for rug lying on the ground, and be English importations have been picked it up. He was not steal- disappearing, to give place to ing it.

German houses. When the pre- Bie. Worship asked defendant sent war broks those lines who's if he could bring anybody to conatitate the greatest elements speak to his character, and of oar trade were in German when defendant aid he could, bis bande, lines such as cork in bis Worship reminded the case boards and manufactured works, until to-morrow to allow witnesses the cocos, rubber, wax, textiles, to attend.

tanares, do, while the number

His social attractions are greater, He's a gay and gregarious soul, At times he's dramatio;

humour is Attic,

Tho' his logic is clean up

pola.

He'd revel in stanie sach

Kismet,

a8cf British bou en established in Portagal was greatly reduced.

And I fear he'd prefer them

drill!

to

There'd be roars of applause

be came to our shoree

But I somehow don't think that

he will.

Hive you never heard tell of the

Mph Mph 7/

Economy now is his boast. And the elcobol daity he swallows

Bo gaily,

'It wouldn's unbalance a ghost" If you've never heard tell of the

Mph-Mph

'The interest's liable to pa!L' But its past contravening you'll

not catch my meaning, For there's not any meaning

at all.

Hongkong, Dec. 13,1916.

E. WH.

if

Concubinë Charged.

The while our trade with Ger- many increased that with Grest

Before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Britain remained stationary. Ger Police Court this morning, a con- many came to be in 1912 our best cubine was charged with stealing, customer, and in 1913 there was whilst a bailes, $2,000 in bank added the increase of our exporta- notes, $200 in money and a quin- tion for Hollen and Belgium,tity of clothing and furniture. which naturally was destined for valued at $400, the property of re-importation to Germany, this Young Fu, a military officer, of |country continuing to be still the Wai Ŏban, 130 Praya East.

best customer of Portugal. The Portuguese Government has not yet published the statistion for

1915, but it would seem that Great Britain, and when endeavouring to Britain has not yet taken the find British houses for export place of Germany, despite the which might substitute in our blockade.

colonies German firme, such as There is no doubt that since Herz and Schaber, which does the war, as before it, it has been business for some 3,000 different Great Britain which has sold more makers, be was told that notonly to us, owing to Germany being did so much commercial organies. blockaded because of the lack of tions exist, but that it would be shipping for North America. Bat impossible to readily create them this has not been becsuss the in Great Britain. POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. British beeiness men hse chang- Another iliustration no less ed in accordance with the curions is afforded by what has necessities of the great vocamerai taken place and yet continues to al war which is about to begin; take place in England with regard Ordera issued to day by Mr. F. for that the British manufacturer 10 Partiguess ccoss. The wail · 20. Jenkin, D. S. P. (Reserve) has improved and altered his there an association was formed in

atste :-

gɔoda, în demanded by the re- which there entered certain plen- Service Board.

quirements of our market; or that ters from Trinidad, in addition to Thia Board will sit at

the the British banker has afforded Sir RogerCasement, the Irish traite D.S.P. (B.)'s offie on the date the business circles of his country or, and brokere for cocos, which mentioned to enquire into the euch nesistance as is necessary to association hid for its objects the duties being performed by each insure that these last should coace discrediting of Portuguese 6.008, member of the force and as toso export socording to old and now precaring its fall in the mer- whether police duties are being archaic systems-payment with keta, now publiabing abroad that order and predite opened in it is grown by olare labour, the equally shared by all ranks.

The Board will enquire into London.

Germans, ridiculing the im the duties performed by the various noites follows:-

Thursday, Dec. 21.-No. 2 Company, Band and Orchestra. Friday, Deo. 22-Nos. I sad

Defaulters', Drill.

AND

HAMS.

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TO

AVOID DISAPP_INTMENT.

KIFLE SHOOTING.

H.K. Police Reserve Wiater "Bisley."

His Excellency the Governor has stated his intention of being Tresent on the range, at this mesting on Boxing Day.

Prizes will be given for the best team shoor, the individual shoot, and also for the best individuali scores made among the naval, military and police competitors respectively. The presentation of prizes for this purpose will ba gratefully acknowledged by Mr. F.0. Jenkin, D.S.P.(B) Prinon's Baildinge, Ice House Street.

All competitors and those engaged on duty are invited to till on the range as the guests of the Police Reeerrs Headquar ters' Club.

In answer to an engairy, Captain Wood, Bsage Officer, states that the backsight sliding bar may be reversed at the option of any competitor.

LANGKAT OUTPUT.

advise us that the Langkat output Moers. Berjamin and Pults is as follow:

95

Dec. 1

Tona 93

2

06

3

***

5

90

14

*

M

116

97

"

103

109.

95

108

#1

I

102

#

***

8 9

10

**

**

11

F

Total to 12 h inet. 1,197

Daily average

99.75

TO-DAY'S

ADVERTISEMENTS:

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

instructions to sell by Public THE Undersigned has received Auction on MONDAY, the 18th December,

1916. commencing at li a m.

at his Bales Rooms, Duddell

Street,

All Portuguese basiness man providence of Great Britain in her know well how true this is as treatment of Portugal, her friend regards the special articles with of centuries, invaded our ma: kete, which they are accustomed to diverting our Portuguete cocoa'lo deal, but I shall, none the less, Germany, which we later eold to Platoons and Water Pul's.

give certain cases in point. Fine the Englieb, probably alter Wednesday, Dec, 27-No. 3

quality leather prepared for boots transhipment and disguised | Sad Company, Buglers and Drummers, and shoe Great Britain imported it is that it should be I who

Thursday, Dec. 28.-No. 4

for the most part from Germany, should here have to point out that Company, Ambalance Platoon, the number of British macafee notwithstanding all, even at the Mounted Police, Maxim Guancretaries for this speciality being law, present time the exportation of and Motor Patrols.

and these few producing an in- cocos to England ie a'most nil. Only Company, Platoon, and ferior quality, at once heaty and Were it not for the Italians and Section Commanders and warning course. Great Britain now imports the French, Portugal would now officers will be required to attend, these goods from Americs, their be suffering great crisie owing They will attend at 5.30 pmold factories during the two years to the depreciation of her cocos. sharp and in uniform, and be of the war having failed to im- We would do all justice to prepared to explain say non performance of duty by members Prove and continuing to furnish men who are at the head of the the same of goods as before. British Government at this time, of their respective unity.

Personally I do not know how, and to whom are entrusted the Circalar letters are being after the termination of the Cestinies of the country. They ised to all concerned.

military operations, notwithstand-are men of the highest intellect Members awarded D. D. willing the most stringent legislation asl power and well acquainted parade at Central Bistion at 4.30 zainst the notion of fine the nithe form in the da. The 135 drums, Anti-Fouling Com

trade, and notwithstanding the to be seen in the rast and ex-position, (Th, Hoeg), p.m. on Saturday next, December highest tarif rates, Great Britain traordinary work which is being 15 drums, Anti-Corrosive Com. 18. Uniform, helmela, and rifles will be able to provids Portugal carried out through the medium position (Ta. Hoes). Buff Inspector Clarke will take with the goods. she will require of the Board of Trade, for the 8 cases Boot-topping Paint, obarge.

if she does not prepare to soozomic iransformation of Great, (Th, Hoog),

14 casos Grey Paint, (Th. No parados, except of the take advantage of the present Britain. We trust that British

Notwith business men and manufacturers, Hoog), Mounted Police, will take place unique opportunity. during the week commecoing standing the very difficult mitu)- will understand and respond to 13 cases Copper Paint, (Th.

tion of Germany she has not those fits as they should. Heog). D.cember 17.

withdrawn her commercial travel- Germany, was Portugal'a beat lers from Sweden, Norway, customer. It is necessary that Holland and Switzerland, nor Great Britain should substitute Calendari.

during the war has the number of her. Facilities must be given and Local firms are inaing some her commercial schools cossed to concessions granted for our very pretty calendars for the increase, although in the greater cocos; our table wines, our made coming yet. Memory. Gnade, part, of ber nition technical train, seks, one Frice and Company are peating ing or, as it, in siglad, “Koürking) and fisk, our Ember, que ve, out an extremely dainty, dasign, courses " warn.alcandy obligadney, wollenm, aur minarik unimER, ONLE ofs lady's head, sutillad "Betty," Tha write im repeat visits to oil, our finite and one acilar: It which is so monated that it can Great Britain had occasion to is powible that I have been easily be delecbed for framing observs that this latter phano- severs in pointing out disagree.. parposes, while the same observa- menon had not yet besa introdus-|able facts. But I write to be read lon applies to the oslendar sented there, and that many products slone in England, maying alone ost by the Victoris Dispensary, that were importad, from Ghermang what is trung, the English being which bests a charming, pictari into. Porisgal and. Au colonias: Lovers of truth, and antneming

could not be manufactured in Grasa

Parades,

fruita

!

Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctiones.

THE Undersigned has received

instructions to sell by Public; A nation on SATURDAY, the 16th Decem-

ber, 1916)

at his Bales Rooms, Duddell ·

*Atreet.

4 cases HamE, EN I case Bacon. Terma:-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMËRT,

4

SAKURA BEER

BATTLING

More Bags C

SOLE AGENTS: SUZUKI & Co.

TEL: 468 ALEXANDRA BUILDING.

TU-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

8.A.,

TENYO MARU,"

From SAN FRANCISCO via! HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS

AND MANILA.

of

The above named steamer hav-| ing arrived, Consignees cargo are hereby notified to send in their Bills of Lading forcounter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of cargo from alongside, Cargo remaining undelivered on 14th December, at noon, will

MADE IN ENGLAND

Owing to the late

ar.ival (f. these

Glores, we are offering

them at exceptionally

low prices to clear.

WHITE KI

$2.00 Per Fair.

CHAMOIS

LEATHER

$2.50 Per Pair.

TAN CAPE

$4.50 Pa Pait.

GREY BUCK

$4.00 Per Pair.

MACKINTOSH

• CO LTD.

Men's Wear Specialists,

16. DES YEUX ROAD.

TELEPHONE NO. 29.

Powell

TELEPHONE 346

Lid

XMAS PRESENTS

OF

EVERY DESCRIPTION

FOR

LADIES, GENTLEMEN,

CHILDREN AND BABIES.

COLLARD & COLLARD

RENOWNED PIANOS.

BRITISH MADE THROUGHOUT.

NEW MODELS

SOLE AGENTS:

JUST RECEIVED.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

6. DES VŒUX ROAD.

XMAS

TEL. 1322.

HAMPERS

We beg to notify our Customers that Assorted

be landed at Consignees risk and Hampers suitable for the Festive Season may be ob-

tained from us at the following reduced Prices:

1 bottle Moet & Chandon Champagne Quart

expense, and delivery must then be taken from the Com- pany's Godown. Storage charges will be assessed од cargo remaining undelivered on 19th December, at 5 p.m.

No, I Hamper

all

1

D.O.M.

+

1

H

Blackberry Brandy

Pint Quart

1

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.

i

Martell's XXX Brandy

2

$28.00

1

[7

Super Tawny Port

2

St. Julien Claret

1

Old Brown Bharry

1

Old Tom Gin.

No Claim will be recognised after the goods have left the Steamer or Godown.

All chafed and damaged cargo will be landed into the Company's Godown, where they will be examined on 20th December, at 10 a. m.

if filed after 3rd January, 1916,

No Claims will be recognised

T. DAIGO,

Agent. Hongkong, 13th December, 1916,

KNIFE-LIKE PAINS

The sharp, hooting palon, the intense sony of Beintios, often make death pro- ferable to life The day darts tant run from hip la Fool, the 'slangʻass nights, tha charlas days-wby not stop all this and gat back to health and somført again ?

LITTLE'S GRIESTAL BALI Ja the beat known fethady for Belatica. Rubbed into the lab. where the pain ja, it gives mag har hun affected many viruseline almost funberk, vallat ind: Hapesistant:

Day'). Ampule just braanse otkiz zeneta boro- falinë!” bas our You Sciation. UTTLE ORIENTAL BALİN S differset from all other remedies in

cutor, ai thomonada e in Leotify.

Bold at Ba., & par battle. Of all Che mata and Medicias Vandors throughout

King George IV Whis y

1. phial Pomerantan Bittera

No. 2 Hamper

I bottle Victor Clicquot Champagne Quart

Martell's XXX Brandy

Et. Julien Claret

1

H

2

Perfection Whisky -

Rich Old Port

2

1

*

Vino de Pasto Bherry

1

D.O M., small

Pepparmint G. F. small

Old Tom Gin

1 pha Pomeranzin Bitters.

i bottle Burgundy

No. 3 Hamper

Quart

Peppermint small, D.O.M.

1

*

4)

Bich Old Fort

Perfection Whisky

20 Jasra Old Brandy

Amontillado Sherry Mados ClarDİ-

Old Them: Clin.

phial Punsamunan Bittern:

Hampers of all descriptions Customers" requirements.

$25,00

$20.00

GANDE, PRICE & CO. LTD.

WINE MERCHANTS.** -6; Queen's Bo

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