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Winster "Specials)

Turkish

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MAY 14, 1917.

What Makes

.

WESTMINSTER SPECIALS

SO GOOD

A trial reveals a refined flavour and delicate

aroma such as none other cars boast of.

Westminster

TURKISH SPECIALS.

From all Leading Tobacconists.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub-

CEO. P. LAMMERT.lio Auction on

AUCTIONEER & CENERAL.

BROKER,

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub- lic Auction on

TUESDAY: the 15th May, 1917,

commencing at II a.m.

at No. 44A Nathan Road; (st floor). Kowloon

A Quantity of Valuable Teak- wood Household Furniture Also

1 Viotzola with Records.

.4 Teak Sectional Bookcases.

O view from Monday, the 14th inst.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms:-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT.

Auctioneers.

FRIDAY, the 18th May,

1917. commencing at 2.30 p.m. At BLUE BUNGALOW,

Peak Road. Sundry Household Furniture

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.Also

Westminst

Co.Ltd London

NOTICES.

THE CHINA-BORNEO.. CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE FOURTEENTH YEAR-

TELEGRAMS.

[Renter's Ferries to the “Tulegraph." GALLANT PILOT MISSING.

London, May 11. Captain Ball, who had brought down forty-two seroplanes, and bad been described by his commanding officer as the most daring and most skilful pilot, is missing.

A GERMAN BOAST,

Amsterdam, May 11. In the Beichstag, Herr "Batocki said the hopes regarding food sup. plies from Rumania abould not be exaggerated and nothing was avail. able from their Allies, America was now making all possible difficul ties for Neutrals: therefore. Ger many was entirely self-dependent.

MORE VOLUNTARY ATTESTATION.

London, May ^11. The War Office announces the opening within a week of two new groupe for voluntary attestation ons for men married or single and not over forty-fire; the other for men married or single between forty-five and fifty..

ITALIAN MISSION. TO AMERICA.

A

SHIPPING NEWS.

ARRIVED.

Haiheng, Br. ua. 1,300, J. Evans, 13th May-Swatow, 18th May, Glen.-D.

L, & Co.

Shastung, Br., sa 1,538, J. Meathree. 13h May-Shanghal- and · Amy, 12th May, Gea.—B. & 8. ̧.·

#

Song Ma. Fr. ns. 342, Anderson. 13th May. Benthuy, 9th May, Gen.- Rapicque & Co

1

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Hanni. Fr. x 737. Morgan, 12 Kay.- Haiphong, Ft. Bayard, 11th May--- Gai Mary & đa

Axia, M. Jap, s. 1,396, Sugf, 12th May,

-Saigon, 8th May, Rics-Chines

Kyodo, M. Jap,sa 1,005, Fushima, 12th May.-Saigon, 8th May, B co - Chiasze

Tomashima, M., Japan. 889. Kawakami, 12th May,—Haksts, 4th May, Coal— MBK

B.isbane, Br., # 718, E E McLellan.

12th May-Saigon, 7th May, Rios

C., & Char..

Fooshing. B, as 1,239, J. H. Hay, 13th May-Singapore, 5th May, Gen- J. M. & Ost

Taming Br. x. 1,358, Penmsfather, 19th May. - Manila, 9th May, Geo- B. & 8.

Nerie, Nord. 204. 5. Salvesen, 11th Mar.-Bangkok, 3rd May, no Khoon Bang.

Tamon, M., Jap.x. 1,125, Y. Hatakeyama,

18th May. Saigos, Rice and Heal

Chinese.

Drufar, For. 1,102, N. Erith, 11th May-Bangkok, Gen.-C. S. 8. N. Co.

New York, May 11. The Italian Mission has arrived.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

Petrograd, May 11. The Executive of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates have decid- ed to convene at Internationalist Socialist Conference, to be held in a neutral country and inviting all parties and factions of the Inter-Chang Chao, Br... 1203, Morse, 11th MayBangkok, 4th May, Gen.→→ national proletariat. A necessary

B. & S.. condition will be free passage for all the delegates which should in- stantly be demanded from their Governments. The Executive is im mediately appealing to the World regarding the convocation of s Peace Conference,

THE RUSSIAN MISSION TO AMERICA.

LY MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS of the above Com- 1 Uprizhi Grand Piano by pany will be held at the Com-

Washington, May 12. *Lornor " (in perfect con- | pany's Office, St. Genzges Bulld-

Th mission to Bussis includes diton.)

gat 11am on FRIDAY, the Major General Scott, the Chief of

1 Columbia Grafangla acd 18th May, 1917, to receive & Staff, and Admiral Slennon,"

records.

On view from Thursday, +7th Inst.

the

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Catalogues will be issued. Terme Cash on del very. GEO. P. LAMMERT.

Auctioneer.

THE Undersigned bas received instructions from the Liqui- dators of Messrs. Jebsen & Co..! in pursuance of an order of the Hongkonz Government, to sell by public auction at 12 o'clock (NOON) on TUESDAY the 31st day of July, 1917, at his sales rooms, Duddell Street.

THE VALUABLE LEASE- THE Undersigned has received HOLD. PROPERTY situata at instructions to sell by Public The Peak, Hongkong and being

Rural Building Lot No. 19.

In One Lot

Auction on

WEDNESDAY, the 16th May. The property consists of

1917,

commencing at II a.m. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell *Street.

A Large Quantity of Wines & Liquors as follows:- Þ125 cases Guinness' Stout (qt & pts.)

30 cases Rebt. Purter's Lager Beer (qts, & pts.)

107 cases Z.B.B. Dutch Bear (qis. & pis).

20 cases V. V. Vermouth. 15.. Claret-Medoc. 10

do Chat. Mouton Rothechild.

5 cos's Burgundy--Beaune,

10 do Sauterne-Chat. Yquem,

30 do California Wines.

24 cases Junora Wine.

On view from Saturday, the

12th Inst

kj

Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

HE Undersigned has received Tins Potions to sell republic

Auction on

THURSDAY, the 17th May, 1917.

commencing at 10.30 am. at his Bales Rooms, Duddell Street,

A Large Quantity of Valu- able Household Furniture

MA Also

A Belection of finely carved Blackwood-ware.

Os view from Tuesday the 45th inst.

Catalanes will be issued. Terma-Cash on delivery. GEO. P. EAMMERT.

AugEkTiper..

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The piece or parcel of grund and premises known as Lysholt," 104 The Pek, situate near Mount Gough in the Colony Jof Hongkong with an area of 124,032 square feet and registered in the Land Offices as Rural Building Lot No. 19.

The lot is held for the un- expired residue of a term of 75 years created therein by indenture of Crown Lease dated the 23rd day of April, 1896.

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The Annual Crown Reat is $85.00,

The further particulars and conditions of sale apply to Messrs. Wilkinson Solicitors for the Liquidators or

to the undersigned.

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Grist,

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

FOR SALE.

MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS 1917 Overland Touring Cars,

.

6 Cylinder. 7 Seater.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Duddell 'Street.

Hongkong, 18th February, 1917,

THE HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION.

PPLICATION forms

for

Aembership of the abors Association may be obtained from all the Banks or from the undersigned.

THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD. Honorary Secretaries &

16th Jannary, 1917.

Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1916, and the Report of the General Manager and Consulting Commitee, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditor.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th May, to the 18th May, both day, inclusive.

THE CHINA-BORNEO

- CO., LTD.

W. G. DARBY,

General Manager,

ASAHI BEER.

ASAHI BEER

GRAND PRIZE HONTISH, IDCHUSET

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SPECIALLY BREWED

EXPORT.

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COMPANY

LIMITED

- Milsul Bussan Kalshi

A ROYAL TOUR.

WEATHER REPORT.

Or the 14th at 11.45-No returns from Japanese station. Pressure has de- creased slightly at Vladivostock and increased alightly to moderately elas- where. A weak anticyclone which formed Over N. China yesterday has moved into the Yellow Sen; the depression remains stationary over Tonghing.

Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours Hending at 10 am to-day, 0.00 Incb. Total since January 1st. 929 inches. against an averag's of 15.77 Inch

FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW

District.

Forsoust.

London, May 12 Their Majesties will tour the northern industrial areas next week when it is hoped that work will be Hongkong to Gap Book...moderate; completely resumed.

MR. BALFOUR IN AMERICA."

New York, May 12. Emormous enthusiasm marked the arrival of the Balfour mission The streets were packed with cheering crowda The Mayor re- ceived them at the City" Hall and expressed admiration and thanks to the British Navy for keeping open the seas for American com- He also thanked the armies of Britain, Canada and other colonies.

merce.

Mr. Balfour, who was much moved, replied briefly and said if it were possible for people in the Home- land to have a glimpse of the scene it would inspire them. with fresh enthusiasm.

New York, May 10. There were unforgettable scenes

2 Formosa Channel

3. winda,

cloudy.

The same

as No. 1.

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3 douth coast of China be? The same tween Hand Lamooks) as No. 1. 4 South coast of China be-) The same tween Hand Hainan......) ne No. 2. C. W. JEFFRIES-Chief Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, May 14, 1917,

METEOROLOGICAL.

Barometer Temperature --- Humidity

Wind Direction ...

at the great banquet at the Waldorf aiber ...----- Astoria Hotel to the Anglo-French Ran missons.

The Mayor declared that nothing in the civic life of the city since the visit of Lafayette eoùalled the magnitude of the reception of the guests because of what their respec- tive nations had done for human liberty and self governmen

Mr. Choate, the ex-Ambassador to London, referred to "those dear Allies of ours, Britain our beloved

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T..E. CLAXTON, Director.

TIDE TABLE,·

mother-country, and France our From 14th May to 20th May.

fascinating and hypnotizing sister." Mr. Balfour aroused great en- thusiasm when he declared that # crisis had been reached when the whole of civilisation must rise up and voice its appeal for the preser vation of human liberty. "Unless all who love liberty unite we shall be destroyed piecemeal" (Prolong. ed cheers).

IN MESOPOTAMIA.

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ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE

HONGKONG.

ROYAL

For a SHORT SEASON Only.

Commancing THURSDAY, MAY 17th 1917, Maurice E. BANDMAN.

Presents.

THE NEW BANDMAN OPERA CO.

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Thurs. & Fri. May 17 & 18, Saturday May 19th Monday May 21st. Tuesday May 22nd. Wednesday May 23rd Thursday May 24th. Friday May 25th.

in the following Tondon Fuoobssesi—

The Latest Adelphi Success.

DI

HIGH JINKS.

"

*** Mr. MANHATTAN.” From the Prince of Wales Theatre.

"THE MERRY WIDOW "

The Latest Daly's Theatre Success,

THE HAPPY" DAY;** "THE BING BOYS ARE HERE."

From the Alhambra Theatre.

"THE GIRL FROM CIROS,"

The Latest Garrick Success.

**THE GIRL IN THE TAXI." From the Lyric Theatre. I

BOOKING new open at MOUTRIE'S.

Prices as Usual. Commencing at 9.15 P.M.

VICTORIA THEATRE.

Tuesday, 15th May, 1917,

Pathe's Great Photo Play

"LENA RIVERS."

A BEAUTIFUL COMEDY DRAMA

IN 5 PARTS.

Strong Acting and Wonderful Scenery.

Pathe's Gazettes.

"COMIC"

*** SCENIC "

INSTRUCTIVE

Films.

FRIDAY, 18th May, 1917.

"WHO'S GUILTY."

1st & 2nd Series. .

Booking at ANDERSON'S.

BIJOU

THEATRE.

This Contact Thesire in Hongkong -

"THE SEVERED HAND."

"

(A Thrilling Drama In 6 Parts,)

:0:

'THE COWBOY SAMARITAN."

And

KEYSTONE COMICS.

HONGKONG THEATRE.

(OLD LAND OFFICE BUILDIRA).

COMMENCING SATURDAY 12TH MAY, Showing: An Exclusive Film-3 parts.

"THE WAR BABY."

Also a magnificent Color Film-2 parts.

HONOUR OF HIS HOUSE."

Also COMICS.

UNION WATERBOAT CO. LTD. AND REDUCED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY 14th Wềm tin, May, tɔ THURSDAY 14th June,

1917, both days inclusive.

m morning. a afternoon.

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The return of Capital of $3,00 per share will be paid to Share-

4 holders on and after the 29th

London, May 12 An official message from Mesopóta- mia states: Our mobile columns [operating in the basins of the Shat

tal and Heim and Dials Rivers

For the best Mesla, Refresh pressed back the enemy into the monte, Bread, Cakes and Con- Jebel Hamrin Range eighty miles festionery at before-the-war distant from Bagdad.

prices. ALEXANDRA CAFE,

$1

NOTICE.

JUST RECEIVED.

A large and new sonsign- ment of Embroidered Organdy Voiles, Muslins, Plain, Figured, Striped and Check Voiles and Cotton Crepes.

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Fine Embroidered. Under-

May, 1917, on presentation of clothing of latest designs. Share Certificates for endorse- iment.

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

General Managers, Hongkong, 10th May, 1917.

D: CHELLARAM,

38 & 40, Queen's Road,

Central

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