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"G. E. MUMM & 00. REIMS
"GOÛT AMERICAIN"
SOLE AGENTS:
ARNHOLD & CO., LTD.
ta, Chater Road.
Phone Contral 1500,
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COOK BY ELECTRICITY
CLEAN, HANDY, ECONOMICAL
ELECTRIC
COOKING UTENSILS
JUST RECEIVED
MODERATE PRICES
THE SINCERE CO.,
LTD.
FOOK WENG & Co., Just Opened!
EXPORTER OF
Bwatow Drawn-thread Work and Canton Embroidery in daest
Quality of silk and linen."
Dealing in Ivory, Brass, Pewter, Cloisonne and Lacquer. Mandarin Costumor and Stawis are our most popular stocks.
All gooda Fresh and Moderate in price.
No. 13 Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
MEE WAH KNITTING & DYEING CO.
General Kuitter & Dyer. Manufacturers of Woollen Sluglets, Jerseys, Sweaters &
de all Heds of Underwear.
No. 18, Causeway Bay,
Telephons Central 1901. Manager --YEUNG POKWAN,
TÉL. CENTL 1259.
NIKKO & Co.
Japanese and Chinese
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FINE ART CURIOS
AND
Fancy Goods, etc., etc.
71, Des Voeux Road,
Corner of Pottinger St. HONGKONG.
NIAGARA FALLS
P. O. Box
452.
CANDY
Operated by the On Lok Yuan Co., Ltd."
29-31, Des Voeux Road Central,
IT'S A BRICK !
YES A BRICK ICE CREAM,
PACKED TO YOUR HOME WITHOUT MELTING ON THE WAY.
FOR SUMMER PARTIES, PICNICS AND OUTINGS THERE IS NO BETTER OR MORE CONVENIENT REFRESHER THAN THE BRICE ICH.CRHAM; Order through telephone-Our number is 1022 and we will send you a Brick Ice-Cream.
PIANOS for SALE or Hire
TSANG FOOK FIANO CO.,
'Tel. 2127.
944. Wanchal Road.
CHINA EMBROIDERY & DRAWN WORK CO. Makers of Press, Bod Cushion and Table Covers, Capps Bhawi, Lace, etc., etc., Raquisite work any design executed **Repriseteliye Amortment for, Retail and “Wholamid “
KEI GHEING SHING
43, Connaught Road Contral, Hongkong Agents, Tolophonie Gentl. 2101)
THE HON BHING COMPANY.
"'i. Road, Centrală
GENERAL - MERCHANTS;S:
IRPORTS—P5664 Gooda, Midway Bendita, Chinnimals, Maskinery, Provison XKFORTS --Mosesi Ojun Bebés Doods, will kinda of UII, Foosban, Hida ma
COMMERCIAL
HONGKONG NOTES AND
COMMENT:
PIECEGOODS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
WATER POLO."
KING'S SECOND TEAM LOSE TO V.R.C.
(ARGUS.)
MAKING IT KNOWN.
THOSE NEW ARMS TRAFFIC PENALTIES.
"HEALTHY PROPAGANDA.“`
It was learned at the Colonial have already been taken for a little Secretariat, this morning, that steps
healthy propaganda among the Chinese community with regard to the proposed measure to deal with the distribution of leaflets, Mr. the smuggling of arms.' As regards Fletcher stated that the Captain Superintendent of Police, who was might adopt such a measure, but the Government considered a more lasting method of impressing the Chinese mind was advisabić..
Following a slight relapse on Thursday afternoon and yesterday The R. A. M. C, having scratched morning, the Chinese piecegoods to the R. G. A., there was only one Inarket has picked up again and there is further linding in the beat match in the Water Polo League at qualition of light woollons for the V. R. C. swimming pool last autumn. Yesterday aftorfioon, onight. The game was between the number of samples were distributed V, R. C. first string and the King's und this had the immediate effect of 6 stirring up getivity. Here it must second, the former winning by 16 be noted that very few of the trans goals to nil. In the first half Buss actions were for outports, the lots chaert, within 15 seconds of thein chatge of the propaganda work, merely changing Innds. This, it start, opened the score without the is stated, is due to some of the King's men having touched the dealers who have not given orders, ball. The same player added two wishing to have stocks on hand more points from passes by Wit- when the senson arrives sa it bas chell; Stewart added a fourth from been definitely ascertained that last a pass by Basschaert. The last nained added the fifth and sixth; year's carry-over is mill. Some of the dealers have already cleared a Stewart obtaining the seventh much as 21 per cent. on their goods were added Lyon (2) Stewart (2) After the interval,nine more goals before arrival.
Busschaert (4) and Knight (1).
The sides were:
European importers nie firiding: trada quiat. Ono merchant has stated that he is hoping for further indents for next spring. However,! the Chinese are not very keen aa they havs booked their usual quanti- ties of the best-known "chops."
Up to the present sales of this summer's goods have brought an average profit of 15 per cent. to the Chinese dealers.
POPULAR FANCY, There is no doubting that the Chinese this year have favoured | open-work designs in the fancy cotton goods. It was at first expect-
SLÁSHING SENSATION,
JAPANESE REMANDED,
The stabbing incident "at-the V. R. C. (A.) :——Mackenzie (goal); Japanese house et No. 87, Holly. Knight, Witchell (backs); Sewell wood Road yesterday, had its sequet (half-back); Lyon, Stewart, Buss-this morning when Kamozo Nagano malicionaly was charged with King's (B)Harris (goal); Pots wounding and cutting his brother's ter, Carlin (backs); Boyle (half-wife named Toku Nuga. (forwards). back); Beesley, Jones, Broadwell
chaert (forwards).
Referee:-Mr. D. Clow.
VERBOTEN.
Detective Inspector Earner asked for a week's remiand to have accused- under medical observation.. It is learned that in addition to the de- tails reported in yesterday's China Mail the accused complained of being unwell earlier in the morn ing. He had been out for medicine | before his alleged attrick on his
ed that printed designs in bright] WHAT NOT TO DO. ON THE sister-in-law.
TRAM.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
hues similar to those on Shanghai: silks would be the populer fancy. But as soon as open-work design. cottons made their upearance on the market they sold like the proverbial hot cakes, Dealers feet confident that none of these will be carried over till next summer. Late In the current issue of the Gover! | any bonus to their operatives for the arrivals of some classes of cottonment Gazette. According to the goods will have to kept in storage regulations Peakites will not in till next year.
future be permitted to:-
(1) Get on board until every body. who wants to has got off.
A new set of bye-laws has been thought out by the General Managers of the Peak Tramway. Bombay millowners, after care- Company (Messrs. John D. Hum-ful consideration of the trading phreys and Sons) and is published position, have decided not to pay
Altogether, the volume of the piecegos trade this year can be considered satisfactory despite the disturbed political conditions in the two Kwang provinces.
(2) Get on or get off when the tram is moving.
(3) Travel anywhere else (the roof, for instance) than on a seat.
(4) Get into or stay in a carriage that is full up when warned off by the Conductor.
(5) Smoke inside the tram. (6) Spit "in, on, from, or against any carriage, or on any of the com- pany's premises."
METALS TECHNICALITIES.
It is stated that a dispute has arisen over the arrival of about $80,000 worth of Yellow Metal Sheating. There are three kinda, Que being "without
polish," another polished on one side" and a third polished on both sides." In years gone by the first-namedtion is not made clear) upon any grade was imported in fairly large musical instrument by way of re- quantities for ship and launch build-lieving the tedium of the journey. (8) Get drunk and expect to be ing. Now it is necessary that allowed to travel on the tram.. sheathing should be polished on both sides, although a small trade is done in the polished on one Ride quality. It secum that the Chinese dealer who gave the order for the indent has refused to fake delivery as the goods aro stated to be without polish." It is not stated whather the importer or the dealer was responsible for the alleged error.
The metals ourket has ruled quiet to-day with the appearance of a slight weakening in quotations.
EXCHANGE RE-ACTS.
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present year but no stoppage of work or reduction in wage is con- templated in the near future,
Sir West Ridgeway presided on July 4 at the R.G.A. Counc!! room at the annual meeting of, the British Borneo Timber Co. at which an increase of profit of nearly £6,000 was announced; and £9,112 being the net profit, a dividend of three per cent, was declared.
'In a footnote to the annual re- port on the Customus Department, North Borneo for 1922, the Govern- (7) Play or perform (the distinc-or of the State says: The prospects for 1923 are brighter as the price of both rubber and copra is up. The prospects of the timber trade are however gone too bright: His Excellency the Governor of Hong- kong has, however, intervened and the junks, which had been interfer- ed with are again carrying timber. The timber trade to the United There are several other prohibi- Kingdom is expanding, the recent tions and it is mentioned that the reduction in freight rates being penalty in cach case shall be a much appreciated. The Customs fine not exceeding $10. The bye Department, I would add, is admir- laws are to come into force in aably, administered-by- Mr. M. M. month's time.
Clark.
(9) Swear or use obscene or offensive language, even when the Conductor forgets to stop at their station.
BASEBALL LEAGUE.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL...
Princess Maude is to marry Lord Carnegie, eldest son of the Eart of Southeaks, on October-15 at the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks.
Mr. A. D. Prouse, M.LC.E., the Harbour Engineer, Colombo, is
Csending in his papers for retire-
Owing to the wretched weather THE NIMBLE MABE.
during the past three week-ends, LONDON August. 10.
only one game has been played in Foreign exchanges after improv. the Hongkong Baseball League. ing re-acted. The Belgian Franc
Weather permitting to-day, the rose to 103.85 end closed at 105.25, Americans will meet the Portu- The French franes closing at 80.76. guese nine from the Lusitano R. Marks after being quoted nominally at 5 pm. The line-up follows:-- at ten million to the sterling AMERICANS, - LUSITANO, closed at 16 to 38 millions-Reuter. Church......2b. R. da Rocha
Dome-8.8. - · D. Alves -
O'Connor....D. ..E da Rocha
ment this year. Mr. Prouse onme! to Ceylon as assistant engineer, Colombo Harbour Works, in February, 1896. In February, 1913,
GERMAN MACHINERY Wilson.......c.f. A. Remedioshe was appointed Harbour Engl
TRADE.
FUTURE FIXTURES,
neer.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1928.
FARM `` NEVE.
DAIRI
"THE FOSTER MOTHER OF THE HUMAN RACE'
• Give your children more
DAIRY PRODUCTS
and
WATCH THEM GROW
WHITEAWAY'S SALE
SPECIAL BARGAINS
TENNIS BALLS
AYRES AND SLAZENGERS
NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED
PACKED IN AIRTIGHT TINS
of 12, 6 and 3
NOTE OUR PRICE
$1200
per doz.
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS
ON TENNIS BATS AND
ALL SPORTS GOODS
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.
FIRST FLOOR SHOWROOM.
CONOMY INDUQALA
Factina Lamy Coat standa for stontayin Cast value Alllamp Coole hare a large pazosatage of dust which are PRACTICALLY WASTE, The dustin FOCANEX Leap barns lato Lampen om As they are ca tate bollers, Puchtan lamp voel deras grzpually and do therefore a destřed EDONOMY.
HING IP...
Coal Mejchiata a Contractor
We ack in oor zołowan 13 gradw or other Pachaem Coal
37. Quest's Bo Osaus Tal. Central 17. Csele addzum1Hindras
Sola Agente fov Fuchsen Coal,
HOP CHEONG
HIGH: CLASS · FURNITURB MANUFACTURERS. DEALERS IN
Swatow Hand-Made Drawn Thread Work New and Old Embroideries Silk, &c., &0. No. 55, Queen's Road Central,
· ́HONGKONG, CHINA,
COLONY'S FINANCES:
FIGURES FOR, MAY.
The Colony's financial statement for the month of May this year is as follows —
Mr. J. Strachan, Director of Public Works, F.M.S., left on the Devanha" from Port Swettenham for Ceylon, where he is taking up a similar appointment. It was from
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. Ceylon that Mr. Strachan come to Malaya in December, 1920, as As-
Balance of Assets sistant Director of Public Works,
and Liabilities which was then a new post in the
April 30 1923. $14,615,766-59 FMS. Government Service. He Revenue from succeeded Mr. Eyre-Kenny as
May 1 to 31, D. P. W. on the latter's retirement
1923. Jast January.
Iz.-Japanese-Indians. 18-Americans--Indians, 19.-Japanese Chinese
A Reuter cable from London 25-American-franese announces the death of General Expenditure from 26.---Lusitano Chinesa.::
to 31,
VAUDEVILLE:
NEW COMPANY AT -THE STAR.
Judging by the preliminary no- tices, the new company who make their first appearance at the Star to-night should provide an enjoy able evening's entertainment. They are a versatile company, their repertoire consisting of songs and dances witha wide range of appeal. $ 1,953,376.09 Classical and exotic dances are given by Thomas Astroff, of the 16,569,142.68 Imperial Russian Ballet. Those
$
The report of the Union of Ger- Dowrick 3b. A. Gozano man Machinery Manufacturera. for Lewis .r.f. C. Pereira.
M. Rull.. the year 1922 contains several parti- Finan...........f.
D. Xavier culars of interest. The import. of Koch Ib. foreign machinery had dwindled Scott.
J. Soares- down to a nominal-fraction of the exports, about 2 per cent, the In the only game played to date, figures being respectively 10,700. the Japanese defeated the Lusitano fons and 491,000 tons, the German R. C. During the coming week, the manufacturers now being able to Chinese and Indians will play off almost entirely cover the home re- their postponed fixture. The future quirements. Still the machinery programme is →→→ industry had had great difficulties to contend against. The 8-hour day and trouble concerning overtime,
who can appreciate a good song will insufficient supply of iron, the fall
enjoy listening to Miss Maksakova, of the exchange, increasing wages,
Sir O'Moore Creaghf, V.C., G.C.B.,
a lyric soprano from the Metro- shortage of skilled labour, the differ- Sept.
GS.C.L, Rising Sun of Japan (2nd
$ 1,702,327-55 politan. Opera. Another item ent taxation laws, the weskoning of
Class). [General Creagh joined the
which sounds good is the act given inland'capital, import difficulties,.
Indian Army in 1870, and was
$14,886,815.13 by E. and V. Roudine, who are, from etc., all had mede themselves felt.
attached to various commands till
the London Coliseum. Then there The number of orders had receded
1898, when he was appointed. A comparative statement of the is Misc Gordon, English and French on an increasing scale in the course
Political Resident, and General Colony's revenue and expenditure cantatrice, and Miss Loraine, who of 1922. With reference to output
Officer Commanding Aden, which for the period ended May 31, this will appear in dances of the Orient. in weight por man the anion states
post he. held for two years, year, gives the following totals.un There is a comedienne in the Cont- that for 1929 it was on the average
General Creagh served in the der rovenne head-
pany, Miss Lopez, “Prices rango Tana than half the prewar figure.
Afghan War 1879-80 (despatches, Estimates, 1923;, $18,567,270; re- from $1 to $3 and seats may be The weight of products per man
medal, Brevet Major V.C.); Zhob venue from May 1 to 37 booked at Messrs. Mourie's. averaged, in 1010, 6.0 tons; in
Valley Expedition: 1890 (despat- $1,953,37609; revenue for the cor- The ss."Kwong Fook Cheungches) China Expedition 1900 (des responding period the previous 1911, 6.9 tons; in 1912, 7.4 tons; (Captain de la Sala has recompatches) Commanding 1st Class year, $1,858,488.34: actual revenue in 1913, 7.7 tons; in 1921 the figure menced the Hongkong-Wuchow had receded to 4 tons; and in 1922, n. About a fortnightage, the District, India, 1903-1906: Secretary to May 31, this year $10,287.737-31 to 8.9 tons. The supply of pig-iron ship suffered some danlage when Office, 1907-09. He was appointed period the previous year of Military Department of India and revenue for corresponding and rolled iron was inadequate dur it had to be beached on the river Commander-in-Chief in India, 19,866,121.03 ing 1923 The industries employ, bank above Shiựt Hing, ***
ing pig-iron received only about 80'
nor cont. of their requirements.
There was a continuous shortage of 77 bar iron and sheets, but a anfficiency
of heavy platen. Serious complaints had been made with regard to the price of, nig-iron, especially after ile rise of 30 percent."on Angus? I 1922Engineering",
-American-Chinese 2-Lusitano-Indians,
DAMAGED SHIP.
WEST RIVER BOAT
REPAIRED.”
ROXOR
1909-14, and held that position till 1914 when he retired from the Army in the month of May.
Keep It Handy Immediate rella is necessary in
lattacks of diserboen. "Chamberlain' Polic, and Dalhos Hemedyshonlal always be be Chemists and Stor
May I
· 1923.
Balance.
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SPURIOUS NOTES.
Possession of spurious Kwang Under the expenditure head the tung notes to the value of $71.50. statement gives the following total: was the charge against a Chirrest Estimates, 1023 $22,583,835; ex-travelling trader before. Mr. C. D. penditure from May 1 to 31 Melbourne this moralux. · Accused $1,702,327.55; expenditure for cor said that, he had been paid athe responding period the previous notes byn poultry dealer in Canton. year, $1,801,848.37; actual expendi 4 week's remand was ordered to ture to May 31, $8,079,564.59: and allow accused to trace the center. Lexpendihicks for cornes nding peni why th said to have paid him the
lód the previous year, $6758 378.74. money