'Phone 20022 FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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TO LET.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
THE CHINA MAIL.
U.S. IN THE PACIFIC
Guam Abandoned as a Military Base.
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.
SPORTS NOTICES.
HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
GENERAL
THEETING will be held in the
Board Room of Messra. Jardino, Matheson & Co., Ltd. (by kind per mission), at 5.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, July 10, 1981-----
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE. Opening Daily Official Quotations 9th July, 1931. Next Settlemens Day, Tuesday, 28th-july,-1931-
Buy-Sell Sales Nam
STOCK
471
Banks.
Hong Kong Bank.....2020 Chartered Bank ................... Mercantile B., ALB, £
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, July 3, 1981.
Bank of Asia ............. 197
Insurances.
GENERAL NOTICES. Catos [os, ......................>
NOTICE.
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of the Sale by Public Auction At the economic-conference-held to be held on MONDAY, the at President Hoover's summer camp
1931,
Chief at in Rapidan between the 13th day of July,
p.m., at the Offices of the Executive and leading admirals of Public Works Department, by the Navy important decisions were
regarding
the United Order of His Excellency the Goy reached ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land States position in the. Pacific, ac at Mong Kok Tsui; in the Colony cording to a dispatch from Mr. of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 Raymond Clapper, United Press years, with the option of renewal correspondent with the President.
be fixed
The most important of the de at a Crown Rent to TO LET-Fron January 2 to middle by the Surveyor of His Majesty cisions, as relating to the United September, 1932, "Windy Ledge," 551, The Peak, with garage, car, and mat the King, for one further term of States' position' in the Pacific, was
one that the island of Guam, which Floor of the New National City Apply Digby, 551,175 years.
became an American possession Bank Building at No. 2, Queen's Douglucs.$ following the war with Spain, Road Central (Entrance in Duddell H. K. Steamboats... (24)
no particular military Street),
Indo-China (Pref.) ...$. value. Military activity in Guam,
> (Def.)...# Shella Bearer which is administered by the Navy Department, will be reduced to "a
Union Waterbosʊ ...6 [38] SS positive minimum from
shed at Stanley. The Peak. Tel. 20292.
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS In English, French, Music, Shorthand and Type: writing Terms moderate, 6, Aimal Villas, Austin Road, Kowloon.
riven to
ENGLISH LESSONS Students with particular attention to pronunciation, by English Barrister (Middle Temple. Apply Box No. 889, c/o "China Mall
HOME TUITION.
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE. "Within An hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL FOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal: Individual care and attention. Particulars apply to:
For
MISS RUTH CULLEY;
(Camb. Higher Local, Camb. Teachers Diploma).
MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Frodel Higher (Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality,
Kowlon luland Lo
Registry No.
Lot 50. 2544.
G.
Beindsay
ft.
JL.
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49] Annual Renta}}
491
Upzet
Files,
PUBLIC AUCTION. 》ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
to be held on MONDAY, the
of 13th day
July,
1931,
Department,
k
by
possesses
now on.
Defence of the island will be limit ed to the necessities of the civil government of the possession.
wero
Numerous other measures look Ing toward naval economy discussed and will be put in effect as soon as possible.
The decision to abandon all plans envisaging Guam as a mill- tary base, according to the cor respondent, has been expected ever since the London naval conference, and may be attributed in part to. improved relations between the United States, and Japan. Follow
post as temporary Ambassador to under secretary of State, from his
London Conference, State Depart- 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Japan during the period of the Public Works Order of His Excellency the Gov- ment officials held important-con-- The whole ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land, Versations with the higher ad- at Mong Kok Tsui, in the Colony mirals of the Navy. of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 question of military bases in the and years, with the option of renewal Pacific was discussed and the at a Crown Rent to be fixed by tentative decisions referred to the the Surveyor of His Majesty the President. Mr. Hoover long had King, for one further term of 75 desired to abandon the plan of considering Guam as of military importance and therefore approved the policy elaborated by his asso eistes.
Mall" Tele.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly
printed. "China" promptly Office, No. 8A, Wyndham St. phone 20022
FOR SALE
FOUR VALVE SCREEN Grid Wire- less Set, with loud speaker and two pair earphones, in guod "condition. Apply Box No. 695, c/o "China Mail"
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY. -On sale at all book-stalls and at the offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wynd- bam Street.
"COASTWISE."-An interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast. Price $1, on sale at the "China Man" offices, 3A, Wynd- hum Street.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. II. Crook, W. Kay and W. L. Kandyside.
years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
Sat Young Chef Bitect,
Boundary Blancurcasenta
**
Soal!
As per la plan. 1,800 2:16
* Up:ot Price
1
Price $2, on sale HONG KONG HEIGHTS
at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- prise, Ltd., 3A, Wyndham Street.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,
-Public Auctions-
HE Undersigned.have received
Tinntractions to sell by Public Auction,
ON MONDAY, July 13, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m.,
at their Sales Room,
4, Duddell Street:
A Valuable Collection of CURIOS.
Comprising:-
Porcelain Vases, Bowls, Large &
Small Wall Plates, Flower Pots, Large & Small Bowls, Porcelain Figures, Ornaments,
Bras. &
Bronze Ware, Lacquer Ware, Chin-
www.
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:--
Victoria Peak
Island.
It is the view of the State De- partment, according to the corres- pondent, that prospects for peaco in the Pacific are good and are likely to continue satisfactory owing to the harmonious pro- grammes of the nations interested. [Guam is one of the Marianne. For Ladrone Group of islands lying of the 1.400 miles eastward Philippines.]
TYE HAVE This Day. removed
WE our Offices to the First
Our telephone number is as be- fore No. 27731.
Dated the 6th day of July, 1981.
WILKINSON & GRIST.
YOU
ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK OF
ASIATIC FOREIGN AND COLONIAL
POSTAGE STAMPS
IN SETS, SINGLE PACKETS, BAGS AND IN APPROVAL. SHEETS.
GRACA & CO.,
Dealers in Postage Stamps, Philatelic Goods, Pictures, Postcards Toys, &c,
10, WYNDHAM STREET, P.O. Box No. 320. HONG KONG.
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CLAREMONT
PRIVATE HOTEL Austin Road, Kowloon. (Facing the Kowloon Cricket Club. Four minutes from.ferry by bus.) Suites of rooma (single and double), hot and cold water system, all modern sanitation, private bathrooms attached.
EXCLUSIVE TABLE. entirely under European management. Hotel has n splendid aspect one of the finest locations in Kowloon, away' from noise, yet easily accessible.
Terms very moderate. Reserva- tions by letter or cable.
CLAREMONT
Tels.: 57380 & 67885 (Private). Telegraphic Add.: "Fern" H.L. Our motto is "SERVICE."
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Docks, WharfOR, Godowns, &c.
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PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras. Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging.
ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES
Price. Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. 23469. 26A, Des Voeux Road, C. Hong Kong.
Dea.
20 nonta for 195).....
Apr. 16, 81
(15.05
fFlotl $ making 1 for 19301
JIN
Deo.
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120
14.00
190
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Cotton Mills.
Ewo Cotton......TL. 13.65
Shanghai Cotton...Tis.
101
and
T.0.76 fur 1930 worth was was of B.
Mar. 19, 91 Des.
Aprays for hall year 304-12pm. May 27, 81
SERVE
Oct.
Zoong Sing .........101
GARB TINT ANSEA
KO
*H. K. Tramways...$ 90! Peak Trame (ald) ...$
H
(new) ...
Star Ferries
SYST
DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
(This cross-word puzzle has been made by an expert but
our readers are warned to spellings, such as harbor, plow,
Feet,
1823
Signal Station
1774
Mt. Parker
1784
Mountain Lodge
1725
110
The Eyrie
-1725
Peak Hotel
1805
7
$5
Taikoo Sanatorium
1000
Mt. Davia
STI
Bowen Road (Kerbeds)
297
Mainland.
Feet.
Tatmoshan..... Kowloon Peak
$124
1971
ALEXANDER'S
INSTITUT DE BEAUTE.
58
99.
140-
47
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50
150%
ese Paintings, Embroideries, Black Lustrous Oil Permanent, Finger and ivood Jos Tables, Blackwood Marcel Waves, Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Cheats, Blackwood Screens, Black Pedder Bldg, 1st Floor. Phone 25169. wood Opium Stools, eto,
also
Large Bronze Incense Burners, Large Bronze Figures,
and
Very Large Satsuma and
Porcelain Vases,
Terms Cash
Delivery,"
On View from Saturday, July
1931.
Opposite entrance Hong Kong Hotel
CHARGES MODERATE, BALE "A VISIT WILL CONVINCE YOU.
COASTWISE
LAMMERT BROS., Don Auctioneers
ALGIE” BENNETT:
Hong Kong, July 6,1931:
PRICE $1.00%
HORIZONTAL· 5-The aft part of a
ship. -Over
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MA 20–Sargean's Certificate
şof Disability < 2: (abbr)), 28-Supplied with air 59-Sexies Implements 24-The acetyl deriva!
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VERTICALES
1-Parched $2-Hapture:BAS
The underground 3;
part of 'w.plants 4-Near (Prov. Eng.); 5 Antarctic Cirola
Yoga? Baink staini
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Hormer.
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| 24-Trustons (abbr.) ;;
28-8prediks |39 City of Italy
142-Wingad mammal
48÷Hamittar DRON 44-Approaches avij
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ation
Public Utilities.
Yaumati Ferries
*Chine Light .........$'
H. E. Electrica...... 801 Mscio
#
Sandikan Light
H.K. Tele. fully paid ...
part paid $ China Busce. The
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for 1952,
Feb., 13, 81
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25.80 Sept. Final 50 to $1,100-50
Tec. 2.50 for 1930
EXCHANGES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
On London- Jase 28 31 Bank, wire ...
...1/-/% Dec. 15, 80 Bank, on demand. 1/-2 Mar. 18,9 Bank, 4 months' sight 1/- 3/16:
Credits,
[Dec. 10%) 101200 18.60 Deg for Feb, 25, 80 Feb. 6, B1
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„Buljact zu fucome tax
On Paris-
On demand.
Credits, 4 months'
sight
1/- 13/16
.491
138
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Mar. 11, 81
4 months' sight... Documentary,
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A
05
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110
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On demand
Mar. 97, 31
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None
Dec. 1rontsoun
Dec. 15 cente Tur 193
Censcale (cm.).....$19.60 ...
(old) (new)
H. K. Roper Jo
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[2 center old for, 30 Mar. 18, 01
On New York-
On demand
Credits, 60 days?
sight
1/-15/16
6271⁄2
687
Nom.
24 9/16
25 11/16
On Bombay-
Mar. 27, 81 Wire
68%
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On demand
68%
On Calcutta-
... 80
Mar. 18, 53 Wire
681
Oct. 75 cente for year 81-10-30----| Mar. 16,41 On demand
681⁄4
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Mackintoshs
8.16 For Lť dividend for year 2-2-20
Fel for year 182ül amen.
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Apr. 80, B1
On Singapore--- On: demand
434
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100% On. Manila--
Sincerer
144
Feb
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3 cani (or guar 2-9-31.
June 17,81
On. demand
49%
On Shanghal-
On demand
Tis. 784
Dollar
7% die.
as Mar. 850 for year 31-3-50
Bept. 27,30
... 23.00
On demand
494
17
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30 rate for 120
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interest half yes:
Dairy Farma
Waboni
Der A Wings
Win Powel tonerin
Miscellaneous
H.K. Amicmit (old)$ 26
Ch. Entertainment.......
H.. K. Constructions...$....
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B. Ind. G. Bonds. 78%
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*Speculative shares.(*Sales to Shanghai.
D. 1.50 for 1430
POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Letters for Europe via Siberia intended for transmission by Al Mail from Shanghai to Manchuli should be posted in time for inclu sion, in the mail for Shanghai to be closed at the General Post Office at & p.m. on Saturday, July 14. Such letters will connect with the Air Mall leaving Shanghai on Tuesday evening, July 14:
INWARD MAILS.
Japan, Shanghai and Europe via Siberia, (Lon-
FRIDAY, JULY
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don, June 22)
Shanghal and Amoy
moy.
Java
Australia & Manila
Canada, USA, Honolulu, Japan & Shanghai
(Vancouver, B.C., June 20),
On Yokohama ---
Bovereigns (Bank's
buying rate)
Silver (per oz.) (vaj 18%
Bar Silver in. Hong'
Kong......
Copper Cash
Copper Cents
Rate of Native In
terest
Chinese Sub. Coin
1% prez
Nom. .3%
83/20% pish 24% % dia
Hong Kong Suk. Coin Par...
LONDON EXCHANGES.
Paris
New York
Copenhagen
Rugby, Yesterday.
124.124
4.86 19/82
Brussels
34.65
Geneva
25.08
Amsterdam
12.07%
Milan
92.94%
Hakone Marti
Berlin Stockholm
20.51
18.14
18.161
Prague
164
aroem
Hels
199
Tai Ping
·Oslo
18.162
84.6232
$1.2
110%
$75
817
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Chung King Tehokam
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85 15/16
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