TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1928.
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Twenty-five Words three inser. tions prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three insertions.
WANTED.
WANTED. For
&
September, qualified Mistress for usual Eng- lish subjects-Salary according to qualifications, Apply at once to the Headmistress, Diocesan 'Girls' School, Kowloon.
dens.
TO LET.
NOTICES.
NOTICE.
PIECE GOODS.
(Continued from Page 2.)
THE CHINA MAIL,
BRITISH MANUFACTURE. A large increase in the importa of yarn of British manufacture was noticeable during the latter half of the year, and it is evident that British producers are mak- inga tetermined, effort to gain
hitherto enjoyed almost exclusive-
NHE V.R.C. are holding their then a steady improvement has FIRST NIGHT FETE for this begh noticeable, and trade has A018on on SATURDAY, the 4th been much more satisfactory than prominent place in a business August, 1928, commencing at 9 in cotton piece goods. There is under various headings, notably p.m.
under venetians, which fell Hk. Tis. 8,105,000, but are still slightly above the 1925 level. sphere Europe has no Japanese competition at present to hamper the turnover of goods, and, pro- Hon. Secretary, V.R.C.vided that the principal purchas
ing centres romain free from in- terference, the market should be most active in 1928.
SWIMMING WATER POLO- A BAND-AND--DANCING. Come and see the best Swimmers In the Colony. All are welcome,
Booking at the V.R.C.
C. J. COOKE,
In this
MONEY FOR CHINA. STRAITS GOVERNOR.
SHANTUNG RELIEF FUND APPOINTMENTS DURING SIR
H. CLIFFORD'S ABSENCE, USED FOR WAR MATERIAL
" ASTONISHED."
Great astonishment has been jy by Continental manufacturers. created among the Chinese in The trade, as far as bulk produc- Singapore by the announcement tion of British yarn is concerned, that by far the larger part of the is still in its infancy; but the money which has been raised in yarn compares favourably in most Britain for relief work in respects with that of Continentaal Shantung has been used by the origin, although the latter is as yet Nationalist Government for very
different purposes. holding its own.
According to information re- The most popular grade of yarn in China is of course the cheapest,ceived, the
central financial and third and fourth qualities are committee of the Nationalist Gov. well in advance; but, with the pro-ernment have decided to expend The trade in woollen yarns has gress made by manufacturers in the larger part of the funds rais- established itself firmly among most countries and the more akiituled by overseas Chinese for the N INTERIM DIVIDEND of foreign・ Imports. Hand-knitting work turned out by the operators, maintenance of an aviation school, A Sixty per hosiery
WED- the
Hong Kong, 31st July, 1928.
HONG KONG TRAMWAYS,
LIMITED.
and after Dividend Warrants
may
WOOLLEN YARNS.
GOING ON HOLIDAY.
During the absence from the Colony on leave of H.E. Governor, Sir Hugh Clifford, the Colonial Secretary. Sir Haynes Marriot, will be Officer Administering the Government. Mr. G. Hemmant will act as Colonial Secretary and Mr. W. Bartley as Under Secre tary, while Mr. W. R. Boyd will come from Malacca to act as Com- missioner of Lands in place of Mr. Bartley.
These appointments will date from July 28, the day on which the Governor will leave the Col- ony when the "Rawalpindi," on United Kingdom, Germany, In smaller quantities, and in the submarines, and torpedoes. Only Penang, says the "Straits Times" a very small proportion of the to land. His Excellency and Lady. course of time will cease to repre- total amount remitted is to be Clifford left on board the next, France, Belgium, and Poland, are date finding an increasing outlet in sent the bulk of the business.
used for famine and general relief "Rawalpindi" at Singapore on July 26. The departure was un- In woollen piece be this market.
|work in Shantung.
official.
FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar-been declared payable on Quiet APARTMENTS and NESDAY, 22nd AUGUST
which SUITES of rooms. Full board on from $95, $110, $130 monthly, large commodious rooms, also daily obtained upon application at the goods the repeated boycotts of rates; five minutes from Ferry, Registered Office of the Company, British goods have to a certain next new Hotel, Hankow Road, Canal Road East, Bowrington, extent favoured the products of Continental countries. High-class Kowloon. Tel. No. K. 867.
Hong Kong.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN woollen and worsted goods of that the REGISTER OF MEMBERS British origin are nevertheless TO RENT-7, Middle Road, Kow-of the Company will be CLOSED still lending, while in the medium loon near Peninsula Hotel. Three from WEDNESDAY, 8th AUGUST qualities, especially serges and Large pair Rooms facing harbour, to TUESDAY, 21st AUGUST, 1928, the like, Continental goods, parti- private Baths, Geysers, Verandah, both days inclusive.
cuarly German and French, are Quiet Gentlemen's Boarding House;
coming to the fore on account of cost of production.
TO BE LET.
UNFURNISHED.-A ground-floor flat in Kennedy Road comprising four rooms, bathroom and servants' quar- ters with use of tennis court and gar-) den,
FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED.
By Order of the Board,
'L. G. F. BELLAMY,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 30th July, 1928.
In the leas expensive lines of woollen goods, meltons and over coatings. for instance, goods manufactured in Italy and Poland, owing to their cheapness, are find. ing an increased demand. Artificial
Inéte, appears for the first time in the Customs returns for 1927, being imported to the value of Hk. Tls. 175,000.
-Ground-floor of a house in Macdon LAMMERT BROS. woollen yarn, it is interesting to
nell Rond comprising two large rooms and large verandah, with bathroom, hot and cold water and flush system. FURNISHED. - Four-roomed bun. galow, flush system, at Kowloon Tong with garden,
Apply to:
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solleitora,
Prince's Building.
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS in English 'and French; violin and piano; stenography, and typewriting. Easy conditions. Apply to 0, Almal Villas. Kowloon,
HOME TUITION,
WESTOVER
don.
-STEVENAGE, Within an hour from Lon-
In healthy neighbourhood. į SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received In the House of the Principal. In- dividual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed."China Mail" Office, No. 8a, Wyndham St, Telephone Central 22.
YEE FOO LUN, Chinese Herbalist.
Over twenty-five years'. Practical experience in America curing the sick with Chinese herba, ́la now within your reach..
from
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS,
L
-Public Auctions---
PARTICULARS OF THE
Steamship "GORJISTAN" now lying in the Harbour of Hong Kong
To Be Sold By ORDER OF THE COURT BY
PUBLIC AUCTION
ON THURSDAY,
the 2nd day of August, 1928, at Noon
IN ONE LOT BY Mesars. LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers,
at their Auction Roome, No. 4, Duddell Street, Victoria in the Colony of Hong Kong.
Steamship "GORJISTAN"
►
*
TRADE INQUIRIES.
.
Nearly $800,000 is said to have been raised by the Chinese in Singapore for the Shantung Re lief Fund, and similar collections AMERICAN FIRMS'
were
the made throughout REQUIREMENTS.
Peninsula, the total amount sent from Malaya being at least Following is a list of American $1,000,000. It is well known, of firma or individuals who desire to course, that large contributions mer-are always being made to the Na- establish connections with chants in Hong Kong and who in- tionalist exchequer from the vite correspondenco. No responsibf- Chinese overseas, but a definite lty is assumed as to the standing assurance was given at the time of the persons or firms named. the Shantung Relief Fund was Further information may be obtain opened that the money would be used for no other purpose than that indicated in its title, and the ed at the Consulate General.
decision of the Nationailst Gov-
Import.
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS.
July 31, 1928.
Mr. I. Asbeck. Mr. N. Brandel, Mrs. and Miss Bateman, Mrs. G. Blcard.
Hon. Mr. Lewis Clord, Mr. A.
Chauviere, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Clarkson.
"Mésora. 8. F. Fuller, F. L. Fern. Mesa A. F. Henry, Harras-.
sowitz.
Mr. B. Italianer. Mr. G. Du Jen,
Mr. S. O. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs.
No. 169-Incubators and supernment is strongly eriticised in | H. Laffond.
Hovers some quarters.
plies, Brooders and Cyphers Incubator Co., Buffalo, New York, desire, correspondence- with persons interested in above.
Mr. Elliott Barker, appearing for No. 170.-The Kinogram Publish- the police at Kingston County The artificial silk trade was ing Corporation, 120 West 41st Police Court, asked permission to summons against a one of the few bright spots in a Street, New York, desires to obtain withdraw 'a
discouraging year's busi- the services of a cameraman or firm motorist charged with being drunk' charge of 8 car. *The ResB.. The total imports of who may have material for their in artificial silk yarn from abroad monthly magazine motion picture law dicta and rulings on
question are in an appalling state."
most
amounted to Hk. Tls. 19,735,980, reel.
cent.
the
an increase of no less than 123 per No: 172.--Carbon papers and he said, "and some doctors say there The year opened with an typewriter ribbona.-Neidich Pro-ls no such word as drunk in the overstocked market, Importers and cess Co., Burlington, N. J., de, medical dictionary." native dealers alike having over-stres representation in Hong Kong. estimated their requirements, and No. 173.-Automotive radiatora: for the first few months buyers-McCord Radiator and Mfg. Co were reluctant to deal at the low Detroit, Michigan, desire to make prices then offering. The strong connections with firms interested tendency of the European and in above products. American markets, however and the consolidation of the leading manu, facturers in England, Italy, and | Germany, brought about 'a complete change at the end of the spring. Prices rose from 15 to 20 per cent., and, as soon as local dealers could assure themselves of the stability of the market,, they began vigorous operations.
i
A brisk business was transacted The Ship is a British ship re-through the whole summer at rising gistered at Hong Kong of 4,561 prices, a spur being applied in tons Gross and of 2,916 tons Re-August by the expectation of in- gistered tonnage. She has accom-creased import taxation, and at one modation for 27 First Class Pas-time it appeared likely that demand sengers, 24 Second Class Passen- would exceed supply. In Septem- gora and 1,661 Deck Passengers and ber, when the proposed taxea were Is fitted with electric light and was shelved, a distinct lull set in; built by Armstrong Mitchell & Co. meanwhile, owing to the shifting of of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
the war zone to the North, Tientsin Deadweight
discontinued parchasing, business Length B.P.
was quiet to the end of the year, Length over all
and a heavy load of undelivered Ex. Breadth
cargo lay in the godowns of the Moulded Depth
Shanghai importers. Horse Power
. Speed ....
.6,080 tons
360' 0" .376' 0" 47' 0"
ייך *80
580 11 knots
Arrivals from July to December were far greater than durlag any The Ship is also fitted as an oll previous year, and whether these burner.
stocks can be cleared expeditious- For orders to view apply to the ly and make way for new arrivals Auctioneers.
early in 1928 depends entirely on the political situation. There appears no immediate danger of a fall in home prices in view of the financial strength of the combine, which has now been extended to include the French group of artificial silk factories.
For Further Particulars Apply to:-
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Dropsy, Indigestion, Castritis, Eczema, Blood Polson, Diabetes, Bright's Disease, Lung, Constipa- tion, Tumor, Ulcer, Hay, fever, Malaria, Nervousness, Rheumatism, Coughs, Throat Trouble, or other Uls, there is hope for your rellet through the POO ON CHINESE HERBS.
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THE
WELCOME STUDIO,
EXPERT OUTDOOR
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
QUICKEST SERVICE
IN
DEVELOPING, PRINTING,
·AND
ENLARGING.
ADDRESS
ICE: HOUSE:STNERT,
PREBEHIND HONG KONG
· Electric Co. SHOWROOM),
& CO., Solicitors, &c. St. George's Building
or to Messrs. LAMMERT BROS,, Auctioneers,
No. 4, Duddell Streat, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, 28th July, 1928. .
HONG KONG HEIGHTS
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-
Island.
Victoria Peak
“PONTIAC”
"CHIEF
OF THE
SIXES."
Sole Agents:-
L. C. LTD.
Feet..
1823
Signal Station
1774
Mt. Parker
1784
Mountain Lodge
1726
The Eyrie
1725
Peak Hotel
1805
Taikoo Sanatorium
1000
Mt. Davis
877
· Bowen, Road (filterbeds) -207;
Maloland.
Feet.
3124
To the Hon. Treasurer
1971
Talmoshan Kowloon Peak
MARDINS PILLS
No. 174-Leather-Welch, Fair- child and Co., Inc. 24, Stone Street, New York, desires connections.
No, 176,--Crawlór, tractors.— Trackson Co., 500 Clinton Street, Milwaukee, Wis., desire to obtain connections for the sale of the above. Descriptive literature may be seen at the Consulate General. No. 177-Movie Pleture Camera with Projector, The Q. R. S. Comi pany, 306 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, desires to obtain reliable firma to act as agent for the above product.
Export.
No. 175.-Spices and spice seeds. -D. Hadjopoulos and Co., 24 Stone Street, New York, is interested in the purchase of the above.
LAND SALES.
TWO LOTS AT KOWLOON
.. PUT UP,
Two lots of Crown land were sold by auction at the Public Works De- partment yesterday. Details fol- low:-qu
•
New Kowloon Inland Lot No.. 1,143, at the junction of Yu Chow- street and Shek Kip Mei-street, Shamshuipo, area 7,440 square feet, annual Crown rent $52, upset price $9,800-sold to Messrs Kam Yat- pui, Ching Ping-che and Leung Wo sul of No: 16, Bonham-strand, for $14,000.
New Kowloon Inland Lot No.: 1,145; at Prince Edward-road,"Kow- loon City, area 1,104 square feet, annual Crown rent $6-sold at up- set price of $1,656 to Mr. Li Sam, No. 45, Po Kwong-road, Kowloon City:
Both lots are subject to the usual convenant that the land will be built upon and that the purchasers shall spend not less than $2,000 in retéable improvements each, withi two years..
Please cut this out
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
New Members Wanted (Subscription $12.00 Annually)
MRS. MCELDEREY,
160, Peak.
Please enroll me as a Member of the above Society.
Subscription will be sent on applica
Address
Mr. J. M. Major.
Mr. G. W. Parson.
Mr. A. Quinson. Mr. B. Riley.
Mr. J. H. Squire..
Messrs. R. R. Winterton, E. E. Weissenbarn,
Mr. Thomas Evans, a member of the team of fourteen Welsh glee singers who were touring America, has died from acute indigestion. He served in the Welsh Guards dur- ing the war.
When you want
TAXI
Ring up C: 6180.
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS,
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch. men, seamen, &c.
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis faction.
Please phone or call: ---- K.661- No. 2; Saigon Street, Yaumati or
C.2560-No. 36, Tang Man Street.
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ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. 3459.
26A, Des Vœux Road C Hong Kong.
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