1917-02-28 — Page 3

GENERAL NEWS.

The Prohibition Craze. At Phoenix, Arizma, recently. fire hundred gallons of fine whiskye, winer and beer, valard st $200,000G. were poured into a city water wagon and the streets of the business section sprinkled with the liquor. Two hundred -automobiles and several

formed a parada that followed ibe water wagon. The liquor waR confiscated in raide by the sherif under the new Arisona pro hibition law.

Bank of Communications. The staff of the Bank of Con munications is now as follows:| Teno Ja-lín, Managing Director; Jen Feng-pao, Assistant Maung. ing Director: Chou Cho-min, | Chief Inspector; Chen Fa-yi, Assistant Chief Inspector; Brish Lin, Chief Accountant; Mr. Yu, Assistant Chief Accountant. The names of the Chiefs of the other). three departments are not yet known, but the appointments will be made within the next ten days, Weaklings to be Weeded Out.

American Ambassadors' and Ministers abroad enquiring of the State Department as to whether they are expected to resign at the beginning of President Wil- son' second administration have been informed by the Department that it will be considered

• proper for all diplomata to send in their re- signatione before March 4. The demands of the war have pat American diplomats to a strain Dever before dreamed of and have brought out strength in some plaos and weakness in others. The weak members of the carpa are to be weeded ont.

Another Fatal Explosion. At

Fushun Colliery.

Another explosion occurred in the Oyama pit, at the Foshan coal mine, in Kanchuria, on Saturday night, Feb. 10, while # re-cae party consisting of 150 miners was searching for victime of the recent explosion. The dis later oscarred at s

1,300 f.et epot

below the month of the pit. Mr. Nakamura, an engineer, wine Japanese and 24 Chinese miners were killed outright, wale many others were. ⚫ more or less seriously injured. A fire broke out at the same time, but it was suppressed before it became aericus. As to the cause of this second dieaster various rumours are carreat, but it is f generally believed that it was due to the carelessness of a miner in Bandling his safety. lamp. I will be remembered thit after the recent great explo- eion the pit was closed for a month. It was re-opened on the 710, when a rescue party descend. ed the pit to search for the bodies of miners lost in the recent ex plosion. Since then a number of bodies have hega recovered daily. -Kobe Herald.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

CEO. P. LAMMERT.

AUCTIONEER, SHARE & CENERAL BROKER, THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

FRIDAY, the 2nd March, 1917.

commencing at 2,30 p.m. at Ardahiel, No, 119 The Peak (Plantation_Ro«d.)

A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture

(Full particulars from 'catalogue).

Also

1 American ice chest.

1 Damp proof Cigar Safe,

And

A Quantity of plants in pots and maiden hair ferns

On view from Thursday, the 1st March, at 2.30 p.m.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

FOR SALE.

MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS.

1917 Overland Touring Cars, 6 Cylinder. ? Bealer,

Apply to

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Duddell Street. Hongkong 18th February, 1917

1▼ you here lost your appetite Lone of the big, variely dainty dishes at the ALEXAN- DEA CAFE is sure. to temp!

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1917.

NOTICES.

MOUTRIE'S.

THE IDEAL GIFT: VICTROLA.

STYLES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL,

EASY PAYMENTS CAN BE ARRANGED,

MOUTRIE'S,

EXCLUSIVE GENTS.

N. LAZARUS,

OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN.

THE

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DOCTORS' PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY FILLED.

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THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LIMITED,

Any European, Non-Asiatic or

HE THIRTY-THIRD OR Indian desiring to leave the ING OF SHAREHOLDERS in DINARY ANNUAL MEET- Colony should apply in person the above Company will be held at the Central Police Station at St. George's Buildings Chater between the hours of 9 am. Road, Victoria on SATURDAY 1 p.m. and z p.m. tu 4 p.m. daily. The 0th March, 1917, at 11.30 Applicants will be required to o'clock in the forenoon for the produce Passports or identifica purpose of receiving a Statement

tion papers.

the

All persons with certain exeep 1i0::5 who remain" in Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916. Forms of Registration giving the particulars required таму obtained at the G. P. O. and at ull Police Stations.

The Penalty for

the General Managers for the of Accounts and the Report of

and electing a Consulting Com- year ending 31st December, 1916, mittee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of from MONDAY, the 5th March, the Company will be CLOSED be

March, 1917, both days inclusive, 1917, uptil SATURDAY the 10th

SHEWAN TOMES & CO.

General Mabegers.

non-com-

plience in a fine not exceeding Hongkong, 24th February, 1917.

$50.

SINGON & CO.

Dublined .D. 1880,

MAN LOONG.

#INAT-DLAUS PRESENTES, BINDER AND SOY MANUFACTURERS. Fastery at Yeumati

OFFICE: No. 3, Des Variz Bosu. W, Talaphots No. 177 & K. 12,

an

BON STEEL HETAL and HARD-

WARE MERCHANTS WWE the leading Manufacturers nd Retall Irun ongers. Pig Iron and Foundry Cole Importers, Ganeral Biora» kasper and Shipshandlen Nes 35, and 17, Hing Loang SW201, (2nd Street, want of Central Market) Talephone No. 511,

this claan of Goods. Our Fruit & Gingers are all fresh and of the first pick. Our Syrup lapped from the bes quality of Segar. We give our apaola) azzansion to the brainase and sanitary.

Prepaid Advertisements.

ONE CENT PER WORD

FOR EACH INSERTION.........“

TO BE LET.

TO BE LET.

TOBELER-Houses in Au tin TO LET-From 1st

Avenue, Kowloon. Apply

MAJ,

1916, Offices, 2nd Floor, St.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

¡E. B. R. c/s E. D. Sassoon & Co. George's Building. Apply to ---

O BE LET.-One very

TO LET First Class shop in

Chater Road next Moutries, T LARGE ROOM in Kowloon. Lane at rear. Apply.-Clark & Co-Immediste possession if required.

Splendid View of Harbour. 70 BE LET at the Peat, Tennis. c/o Box 1261." Hongkong

furnished, 3 Stewart Terrace. Telegraph." Apply H. E. Pollock, Prince's Buildings..

To

TO BE LET-New European

дос

O BE LET.-Kowloon, "Fur-

Chinese houses in nished ог Unfurnished Matheson and Sharp Streets. Room. Board if desired. Apply Bowington, or Wanchai, close to: 6, Victoria View.

street Cars and No. 1. Folice Station. All houses will be ready for tenants oa or before "Ewo the 10th of March. 1917. Apply Peak, to Chiu Wah Kee the first house JAR-in Matheson Street.

Το

O LET.-Flats in

Mess," No. 8 the Apply Property Office, DINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

TO BE LET.-First c'sas

FURNISHED ROOMS, VV

WANTED,

{}\/ANTED.-William's Chin- suitable for Single Men, or second hand. Apply "E" care. ese-English Dictionary, Married Couples, with or without of the " Hongkong Telegraph." board. Electric Light and Balls.

use of Telephone. Terms moder-

ate: Tel. No. K 3. Apply T E. WANTED-Those who a e Hall, Palace Hotel, Kowloon.

To

O BE LET.-Offices at 7, Con-

naught Road, C. Officer Buildings.

Houses in Clifton Gardens, Conduit Road.

in King's & York

Houses in Broadwood & More

ton Terraces.

ין

Houses on Shameen, Canton, Apply to:- HON +KONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY

THE

TO BE

Co. Ltd.

unemployed, or want to make more mosey, write at once for particular to "Hongkong Telegraph."

FOR SALE.

.R."

c/o

FOR SALE. BILLIARD

TABLE (By Roberts' with soring boards, etc., etc.. com- plete. In very good condition. Price $750.00. For full particu- are:-Apply President Officers. Mess, 74 Punjabis. Kowloon.

LEI.-Four-roomed FOR SALE-One 10 B.H.P.

houses in Gordon Terrace

Hornsby Ackroyd Oil Engine and Salisbury Avenue, and complete with and cou, lod direc

FLAT in Humphreys Build- of one 6 K.W. Continuous Curt ins, Kowloon."

rent Shunt Wound Dynamo TO. LET OR FOR SALE. to 50/10 volts with shuct Kowloon Marino Lot

48. regulator, ALSO One Switch- with wharf. area 58,0:0 sq. f.board for Accumulators suitable for coal storage erection of godowns.

Apply to:- HUMPHREYS ESTATE FINANCE CO., LTD,

Alexandra Buildings.

ur Dynamo. &c. complete with in- struments for 100 Amps. For fur- ther particulars apply to Mesers. & Linstead & Davis Alexandra;

Buildings

Honkong 15th September, 1915.

NOTICES.

J.T. SHAW

TEL. 692.

JUSI RECEIVED

A

CHOICE RANGE

OF

SMART NECKWEAR

IN

THE LATEST COLOURINGS

AND

DESIGNS

SEE WINDOW DISPLAY. HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.

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CHRONOMETERS. CHRONOGRAPHS. REPEATERS, ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF HIGH GRADE WATCHES. CLOCKS & INSTRUMENTS CLEANED & REPAIRED

By

AN ENGLISH WATCHMAKER. ALL WORK DONE ON THE PREMISES.

JAMES STEER

PRACTICAL CHRONOMETER AND

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(LATE OF CHA ... QaUPP & CO)

HOME THE ADDRESS:

4, D'Aguilar Street.

DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co.

"

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PROMPT SERVICE,

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CAAMME IS 14 Changed th

KOMLDON BRANDR. 24-SATHAN KOAD,

PROPRIETOR CA

Tel. 482

JUSTLY KNOWN AS

NOTICES,

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CIGAR.

THE BEST CIGAR

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"PERFECTO**

Actual Sizes

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

SOLE AGENTS FOR

GENTLEMEN'S

BURBERRY

WEATHERPROOF

COATS.

$35.00 TO $48.00

STOCKED ALSO FOR LADIES,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

·YAFIADIS' EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES,

Imperial Bouquet per Crown Prince

100

$5.30

100

4,65

*

50

2.35

10

.50

Extra Fine (Grand Formal)

50

2.35

Nectar.

50

2.35

Yildiz

25

1.10

Club Size

10

.40

Non Plus Ullra

100

3.60

•

50

1.85

20

75

100

2.40

50

1.20

Superfine

#

SOLE AGENTS:-

HONGKONG GICAR STORE.

HOTEL MANSIONS.

SMOKE THE POPULAR CIGARETTES

• M. C.

CORK. GOLD .PLAIN.

TIPPED.

*

M. C. C. SPECIAL

PLAIN TIPPED Per. 20

C.

100, $1.50

cent

SOLD EVERYWURTË SOLE ACENT: CRAECO EGYPTIAN TOBACCO

M. D. Towers, M. Malag

$1.50