File 4722/1918 Pt 8 'Mesopotamia: Situation' [‎124r] (258/995)

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September, 21et 1920.
THE BAGHDAD TIMES.
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FRANCE’S GIFT TO MARSHAL FOCH.
NVITATIONS TO TENDER.
SPORTS AND GAMES.
The French Government has given as
esidence to Marshal Foch the Hotel de Sens,
138 me de Grenelle, recently the Headquarters
{the Army Staff, and occupied in succession by
Generals de Boisdeffre, Miribel, and Pendezec.
After the Armistice Marsal Petain used the build
ing as his offices, which are now to be transferred
to the Invalids. The mansion, which is hence
forth to be known as the Hotel du Marechal
Foch, was built by Jean Oourtonne, and finished
in 1724. Louvet, the famous member of the
Convention, moved into the mansion his book
seller’s shop, which had previously been situated
in the Palais-Royal in 1797, and died in his new
abode the same year.
“ FLYING PALACES.”
TO CARRY 16 PASSENGERS AND 1,500
POUNDS OF MAIL.
London, September 15th.
A telegram from New York says that a
company holding American Post Office mail
contracts to the value of £140,000 sterling is
building aircraft described as “flying palaces,”
with standard sleeping berths and all modern
conveniences, accommodating sixteen passengers
and carrying 1,500 pounds of mails.
RATES OF EXCHANGE
The following were the Rates of exchange at
the opening of business yesterday :—
Eastern Bank, Ster Hng Draft on London
Rs. 1,080 per £100.
The Imperial Bank of Persia, Kran Draft on
Teheran was Krans 280 per Rs. 100.
Imperial Ottoman Bank. Sterling Draft on
London Rs. 1,080 per £100.
NOTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 3 OF
THE LAND ACQUISITION PROCLA
MATION.
With reference to the notifications under
Section 3 of the Land Acquisition Proclamation
published on December 12th, 1919, and March
12th, 1920, Major Stephen C. R. Chester is hereby
appointed Land Acquisition Officer in place of
Major B. H. Bourdillon, I.C.S.
Sd. A. HALDANE, Lt.-Genl.
Baghdad : Commanding-in-Chief,
18th September, 1920. Mes. Ex. Force.
CUSTOMS NOTICE.
SEA CUSTOMS ACT 1878.
Notice is hereby given that, under the provi
sions of Section 88 of the Sea Customs Act, 1878,
there will be sold by public auction at Margil
Wharves, Basrah, on Monday the 18th October
next at 10 O’clock forenoon :—
11 Packages or thereby of goods lying in
the Lockfast at Margil.
15 Packages or thereby of goods lying at
No. 1 Dump, Margil, which packages have not
been entered and cleared, nor warehoused within
the statutory period of 4 months from dates of
entry of various vessels.
Lists of the packages may be seen at:—
(1) The Custom House, Ashar,
(2) The Customs Office, Margil,
(3) The Port Directorate H.Q . Tanoomah,
(4) The Port Offices at Margil,
(5) The Custom: House, Baghdad,
( 6 ) The Office of the Secretary for Com
merce, Baghdad,
(7) The Office of the Secretary, Chamber
of Commerce, Basrah and
( 8 ) The Office of the Secretary, Chamber
of Commerce, Baghdad.
The goods may be seen bj arrangement with
the Customs Officers at Margil.
Terms —Immediate cash payment.
Custom House, W. FRENCH Lieut.-col.,
Basrah, 14-9-20. Offig. Collator of Customs
Basrah.
Tenders are invited for making and sewing
120,000 Sbeleefsat Advanced Supply Depot, Right
Bank for a period of (3) three months.
The Sheleefs are to be made of double thick
ness of Hessian, and double string will be used
for sewing.
Hessian and String will be provided by
Government.
Each Sheleef will measure 9 feet X 4 feet.
Tenders are to be submitted in writing.
Tenderers must deposit Earnest money to the
value of Rs. 300 which will be refunded to the
unsuccessful tenderers.
All tenders must be placed in the box kept
for that purpose at the Office of the O.C., R.A.S.C.,
17th Divisional Area, Karradah, Billet No. 11.
Tenders must be submitted by 12 o’clock
noon on 24th September 1920.
No tenders subsequently received will be
considered.
The D. D. of S. & T. does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any tender.
G. B. COLEMAN, Lieut.-Col.
O.C., R.A.S.C., nth Divisional Area.
Baghdad,
15th Sept., 1920.
Tenders are invited for the daily supply and
delivery of 4001bs. (four hundred pounds only)
of fresh Milk for Butter-making for a period of 6
months commencing from 8 th October 1920.
2. Delivery will be made at the Dairy Farm,
Kut.
3. Contract form with particulars as to the
rules for the Supply may be seen at the office of
the Military Dairy Farm, Kut.
4. Tenderers must deposit Earnest money to
the value of Rs. 500.
5. Earnest money will be refunded to the
unsuccessful tenderers.
6 . All tenders must be placed in the Tender
Box at the office of the Manager, Dairy Farm,
Ent kj7 10'OO hanw>T SHth September„1920.
7. No tender subsequently received will be
considered.
8 . The D.D. of S. & T. does not bind him
self to accept the lowest or any tender, 1 .
(Sd.) H. J. RIDDICK, Lt.-Col.,
Deputy Director of Farms,
Mes. Ex. Force.
BAGHDAD-KARRADAH FERRY.
S.L. “ KAMAR-EZ-ZAMAN .’ 1
Down Trip. Up Trip.
1. Baghdad leaves 6-15 a.m. Karradah: leaves 7 a. m.
2. „ ,. 12 noon. „ „ l'p. im.
3. „ „ 5-15 p m. „ „ 6 p. m.
Will stop at the following stations :—
Chard-el- Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Abu Khedoury, and
Karradat-ed-Zaweyah.
Fares :—From and to any Station.—
6 annas per passenger,
Return fare 8 annas.
THE EUPHRATES AND TIGRIS STEAM
NAVIGATION Co., Ltd.
NOTICE.
WANTED :—Contracts of all descriptions
for British units only. District and distance no
object. Regimental canteen and refreshment
contracting a speciality. All business carried out
at Baghdad prices, thereby saving clients
30 per cent. Thorough experience and satisfaction
guaranteed. Apply to Elias & Co., British
Restaurant, Serai Street, No. - 3 /-.
ENGLISH HOTEL
Tariff of Prices
Rs. 1-0-0 a Bottle of Beer for outside use.
„ 1-4-0 ,, on premises.
„ 0-8-0 a peg of Whisky, Brandy, Port etc.
„ 5-0-0 a Bottle „ „ „
„ 7-0-0 „ Champagne.
„ 40-0-0 a case of Bass Beer.
„ 42-0-0 „ Japanese Beer.
READY FOR THE SEASON.
Fresh stock of Cricket, Football and Hockey
Sticks, Tennis and Badminton Rackets of
various kinds, Golf sticks, Ping-Pong and
Indoor Games, etc., etc. Also Football
Boots, Tennis Shoes, Jerseys, F. H. Ayres’
and Slazenger’s Tennis balls always in Stock,
Rubber handle covers for Cricket Bats and
Tennis Rackets, Nets and all other acces
sories concerning these Games. • Expert
labour is being employed for re-stringmg
Tennis Rackets. Illustrated Catalogue free
on application to :—
Messrs. F. H. J AT ALA & Co.,
ASHAR (BASRAH).
Telegrams :—Jatala Basrah.
Head Office Sialkot (Punjab).
WANTED Good Indian Cook, for Officer’s Mess.
Apply sharp to Box No. 31 c/o “ Baghdad Times
FOR SALE Blue flame Perfection Oil Stove with
oven : two burners. Price Rs. 75, Apply to Mrs. Coningham,
the Serai.
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE ;—PIANO in perfect condi
tion, with special tin-lined case. Price : Rs, 1,800, or open
to offer. Apply Box No. 30, c/o “ Baghdad Times ”.
WANTED.—Men having knowledge of wiring work,
also intelligent youths desirous of learning. Apply to
Cotterell & Greig, Ltd., 4/14 Maiden Street.
FOR SALE Encyclopaedia Britann^^Jlth Edition
Indian Paper, 28 nicely bound volumes in W Ton travelling
case. Entirely new, price Rs. 520 or nearest offer, Apply
E.B. c/o “ Baghdad Times
WANTED An Agent in Baghdad for our Stationery,
Office Appliances, Fancy Goods, Cigars, Cigarettes,
Tobacco, etc. Only those who can furnish good references
need apply. Ganapathy & Co., Bombay, 4.
LOST.—.Rough T-rr.«r, white,xith biles CTtt
eyes and black ears. Answers to the name of “Peter.” A
Reward of Rs. 40 will be paid to any person returning same
to 17th Machine Gun Battalion, Karradah.
AUTOMOBILE TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:—
Quantity of Motor Tools ; Spanners, brace and bits etc., all
in good condition. Also several outer covers and inner
tubes. Don’t miss this useful lot. What offers ? Can be
viewed at “ Baghdad Times ” Offices. k * •
TUTION.—Raphael Basmasjian, Arabic Professor, also
French and Turkish Teacher ; C-aching for field Service
test a speciality; Holds many important English Testi
monials. Boak and Stamp Seller. Apply near French
Sisters’ Convent. House No. 4/182.
FOR SALE:—Gentlemen's Toilet Dressing Case,
never used, complete with every toilet requisite. Solid,
leather case, plush lined. Price Rs. 50. Also small
collection of books, various authors, Rs, 20, In addition,
full size Violin, almost New, Bow and case complete, Rs. 70.
Three real bargains. May be viewed at " Baghdad Times”,
Offices.
EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
The best Egyptian Cigarettes are K. & G. MELKONIAN
cigarettes, established in Cairo, 1880. Purveyors to H.E.
the High Commissioner for Egypt, H.E. the Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , the
British Army, Japanese Government, etc,, etc.,
Smoke Fleur Maden Samson, Naturelle cigarettes, and
you will appreciate them highly.
Sole Agent for Mesopotamia and Persia, : H. TURABIAN,
Office, opposite Customs Office, Baghdad.
• For retail please apply Royal Cinema Restaurant and
corner New Street and Abakhana Road, opposite Central
Cinema.
NOTICE.
Fresh stocks of Kodak Cameras, double and single Lens,
together with large stock of Kodak films, have just arrived
and are being offered to the Public at Bombay prices.
Amateur developing and printing, and enlargements of
all sorts undertaken at moderate rates.
Up-country orders promptly executed; cash with order.
We also beg to announce to our customers that we are
connected with the Y.M.C.A. for all photographic business,
and orders may be booked either with them or direct.
A. KERIM,
Photographer & Proprietor,
Mesopotamia Studios, Basrah, Baghdad and Mosul.
Sole Agent in Mesopotamia and Persia Jor
Messrs. THE PAGET PRIZE PLATE CO., LTD.