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FOR SALE
FOR SALE-Hong Kong $ Directory now on sale at the offices of the Publishers, 8A, Wyndham Street
"COASTWISE."-An interesting book at cartoons depicting "Happening" on the China Coast. Price $1, on male at the "China Mall" offcos, 8A, Wynd- ham Street,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CONCERT.
CHINA LIGHT & POWER'
RECREATION CLUB.
KING'S PARK ENCLOSURE. Band of H.M.S. “CORNWALL” and several well-known local artistes.
SATURDAY, 30th Aprli, at 9 p.m. Admission $1.10 (including tax).
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE.
RACE MEETING, 8th May, 1932, AT MACÃO.
THIS MEETING will be held as
Meeting 17th
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
·Public Auctions
THE
SHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell hy Publie Auction
-
ON THURSDAY, April 28, 1932, commencing at 10.30 amy at No. 27A, Nathan Road. 1st Floor, Kowloon.
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
On View from Wednesday, April
27, 1932.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, April 22, 1932.
THE Undersigned have received
CHINA MAIL.
`GROWTH OF THE Y.M.C.A.
Mr. MacPherson's Address to Rotarians,
NOT COMMUNISTIC.
Rotarian J. L. MacPherson was the speaker at yesterday's tiffin of the Rotary Club, at the Lane, Craw- ford restaurant.. His subject was the growth and expansion of the
Y.M.C.A. movement.
EXCHANGES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
On London Bank, wire
1/3% Bank, on demand ... 1/3% Bank, 4 months' sight 1/3 Credits, 4 months'
sight Documentary,
1/4
months' sight..... 1/4%
On Pari
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1932,
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE
Opening Daily Official Quotations, April 27, 1932. Next Settlement Day, Tuesday, May 24, 1932.
STOCK
Buy-Sell Now! Fin
ого
ara
year
Last divideod and when paid
Banks.
Hong Kong Bank......
(Lon. Reg.)...L Chartered Bank...
"
1500
Dec.
100
1 making for 131
| {Final 23 at 1/3)—#41-74)
Feb. 19, 8
On demand Credits,
sight
585
Mercadle Bk., AMB.
Dee. Fin. 71-Sub, to Y/Tax ajo 1931
Plan A town IPT
Mar, —, 82
Dec.wking 12% for un......}
Mai --, 89-
4 months'
H
Sank of Azia
11.15
Dec. 45 for 13! la.....
Mar. 91, Ba
636
Amer. O. Fin, Corp.MS
+4
Dec,
On Berlin-
On demand
Nom
Insurancol.
On New York- On demand
23
Canton Ini. p** Union Ini.
+
1250
100
Deo.
Linterim $isaje 123_...
Fin. 833bun 810för 137950 May 19, 31.
Doo.
Final 16 for 1029)
Interim 24 154
May 29, 21.
On Bombay
China Underwriteta...$
Doc. Nors
84%
China Fire Ins.......$
200
Dec.
Final bands #6)
$14 for 1999, -2.
Ол demand
84%
On Calcutta
84%
H. K. Fire Ins.......$ International Assce, Th.
1196 Dec.
950 and Bost
Interim 35 A/D 1990)
manking $5 for 1930
May 29,#1
Mar. 90,82
142
Dec.
It had its inception in London in 1844 and had grown steadily ever since until, at the present time, its activities are world-wide. The founder of the "Y" was an English- man named George Williams, and Credits, 60 days' sight 24% from small beginnings the move- ment had made such steady growth that before the end of the long and useful life of the founder it had be come practically world-wide, with 1,000,000 members.
April, and all conditions (Handi-instractions to sell by Public 1861, caps, etc.) will hold as applicable
to this Meeting as if it had been Auction
held on the 17th April.
The Two Dollars Cash Sweeps sold for the 6th Race on 8th May, 1932, will be drawn on the 5th Race of this Meeting.
By Order of the Stewards,
W. L. ALEXANDER, Secretary,
Hong Kong, 26th April. 1932.
SPORTS NOTICES.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
at
ON
FRIDAY, April 29, 1932, commencing at 10.30 a.m., "Harford", No. 525, The Peak.
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Teak Hatstand with Bevelled Mirror, Chesterfield Couch, and Chairs, Cushions, Curtains, Car- pets, Standard Lamp, Oll Paint ings, Pictures, Books, Brass Ware, Ornamenta, etc., etc.
Seven years after its inception, in visitors to the Great Ex- hibition in London came into con- tact with the Y.M.C.A. and greatly impressed with it. result was that two groups visitors carrled the idea home, and before the end of that same year Aimilar organisations had been started in Montreal, Canada, and Boston, U.S.A.
The movement extended readily in the English-speaking countries, and America took
up the idea o readily that at the present time al- most one-half of the world member ship of approximately 2,000,000, are in North America.
Wire
Wire On demand ......... 84%
On Singapore-m
On demand
On demand Sovereigna
Shipping. Douglases...... ..$97 H. K. Steamboats..... todo-China (Pref.) ...$ (Def.) ...$ Shells Bearer quļ
Union Waterboat.....
64
L
HI
19
15
Peo.
for 1024 1998
32
***
ml
19
Mar. 30, 89
Dea. Last diviilent for 1924
Doo, Lantiridend for 192
I. an. 1 on preferred Jan 19, IV
Last ridend for 1925.
3571 Dac. (Final 14 Coupon No. 58) July 6, 81
Tree Tax afc. 1930
Deo su een for 1932
Fixat Int. 23 centavos 28: 1999. § Mar. 83, 8a
Juan 19% free 17
{ for your sea
Oot T. 0.30 for year 11-10-19
Final TV 1,35
making T. 0,80 for 1990
On Manila-
On demand....
54%
46
were The of
On Shanghai-
On demand Dollar
7744
0% dis.
On Yokohama→→→
Mining.
(Bank'a
71%
1/4/% 17
Nom. Nom.
J
Bengueta Kailan Mining Ad. if- Langkats (Single) ...Tis. | S'hai Exploration...Tls. Loans........Tls.
.$
... 151
Soc.
L
18/9
C'pon
Deo,-81
F
TH
2.10 Dec. None
May 8, M
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1
F
Dec.
Raubs
30
1% prem.
Venezuela Gold Fields $
Maxi latinic paar 31-3-38 mm
Feb. 0, #1
Dar.
Mar, 15, 19
In-
32% p.a.
Benguet Explorations $ 80ets
Docks, Wharres,
+
***
***
Godowns, &c.
buying rate) Silver (per oz.) Bar Silver in Hong
Fong... Copper Cash Rate of Native Copper Cents
terest Chinese Sub. Coin .. 29% dis.
Teak Extension Dining Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Glass Cabinet, E. P. Cutlery, Glass Ware, Crock-cular of the work done by the "Hong Kong Sub. Cola Par.
Mr. MacPherson spoke in parti-
general
ru-
ery, Teak Ice Chest, etc., etc.
in China in the field of promoting Brass Bedsteads, Teak Ward-sport, health, and mass robes with Glass Doors, Teak
He emphatically education. Beds, Teak Dressing Table, futed the allegation, sometime made, THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE Couches, Chest of Drawers, Linen, that the Y.M.C.A. was Communistic, T MEETING EXTRA RACE Cooking Utensils, Drawers.
and replying to a criticism that it had lost its "C," said:
(weather permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 301 April.. 1932, commencing at 145 p.m.
The first bell will be rung at 1.15 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Members are notified that they and their Ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed.
No, one without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclo- Bure. Badgea admitting Non- AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and Members to the Members Enclo W. L. Handyside. Price $1, on sale sare and Club Rooms at $5.00 for
at the publishers, Newspaper Enter-Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies prias, Ltd., JA, Wyndham Street.
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS in English, French, Music, Shorthand and Type writing. Terms moderate 8, &ima! Villa, Austin Road, Kowloon
HOME TUITION.
WESTOVER STEVENAGE,
(both including Tax) are obtain- able through the SECRETARY, upon introduction by a Member, such Member to be responsible for payment of all chits, &c.
Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.
On na pretext will children be permitted in either Enclosure dur- ing the Meeting.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Within Club House provided they are
As bour from London. In healthy ordered from the No. 1 Boy in ad-
Deighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS
and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders vance, Telephone 21920,
received in the House of the Principal
Individual care
and attention.- For
Farticulars apply to:
1.
MISS RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb. Higher Local, Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Frodel Bigher (Certificate).
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $2.00 in- cluding Tax, for all persons, includ-) ing ladies, and is payable at the Gato..
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted Half Price.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, &c.,) will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
"Tiffins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public Enclos
ure.
LATEST INVENTION American Chemical Diamonds.
These diamonds Are equal to real diamonds in all respects. Specially in brilliancy of lustre, hardness, etc. Can cut glass like real! 'diamonds.
Proof against Are, Ale acid, water, oil, oic. These diamondi can be washed with soap and water and can be used for more than 100)
Price per carat_H.K.$7.50.|_ Terms Cash or 0.0.D. Those purchase - diamonds to the value of HK$80 or more will gat 20% dis edunt. Send your orders direct to the American Chemical Diamond Co
PO. Box No. 240, Penang, 8.8
ho
By Order,
8. A. SLEAP,
Actg. Secretary. Hong Kong, 26th April, 1982.
11
FOR SALE
When ordering mention "China Mall." Collections of Postage Stamps mounted in books. Each collec-
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
tion contains afamps all different, without duplicate.
500 Stampe -*1,000
11$ 4-
$ 8.
.$ 18,-****
$80.
· also
A Quantity of
"If what makes an institution BLACKWOOD WARE
Christian is a deep regard for One Iron Safe and Stand,
human life, an unflinching insistence A Large Quantity of
on its worth, an unchanging purpose Pot Plants.
and unfolding plan to give every Terms: Cash on Delivery.
man and boy a real chance to attain On View from Thursday, April his potentialities, body, mind, and 28, 1932.
TUBE [apirit, to afford the fullest oppor Catalogues will be issued."
tunity to participate in the ex LAMMERT BROS. lightenments and satisfactions of Auctioneers. į life-all this in the spirit of service I maintain the "C" is still there."
Hong Kong, April 26, 1992.
LONDON EXCHANGES
Paris New York Montreal
Rugby, Yesterday.
92%
3.64
4.0G
Brussels Geneva
25.95
18.75
Amsterdam
8.97%
70%
15.30
19.95
18.20
19 18/16
Milan Berlin Stockholm Copenhagen Oslo Vienna
32 nominal
REMEMBER THE EMPIRE
ON
EMPIRE DAY
24TH MAY.
H. K. & K. Wharves..$
H. E. & W. Dock...$ South Ch. Motors (A) $
("E">$
***
Mar. 10,89
Dec. $9 for 10
120+
Dea. Last dividend for 1920S CONG Dec.
cents on new fis reate an old for 1931 .... Mar. 26, 19
*14
L
Deo.
1220
W
and
Deo.
0.5 for 1924„numerera
1881
Apr,
for year 20-4-21
Dea Fit. T.1! mating T.14 for 1951 Peading
China Provident (old)$1.68 (new)$$.80 Hongkew
..T. ***
N. Engiacering...Th. Shanghai Docks ...Tls.":
Lands, Hotels & Bulldings.
H. & S. Hotels (C.R.)$ 18.15)
(Rigbu)$
17
H.K. Lands.......................$ 18.
Shanghal Lands ...Th.
Metropolitan Lands Th Humphreys
$
H. K. Realder ......$11)
Asia Realtics "A" ...M$ "B"...M$ Chinese Estates...
Cotton Mills. Ewo Cottona......Th
Shanghai Cotton...Th. Zoong Sings ....T
Public Utilities.
H. K. Tramways ...6 | Peak Trams (old) ...$
h
Star Ferrics.
Mar 8, $2
Jaly 99, 31
... 18.20.
2.40
112
124
10
1978 fee
++
Deamets (nl) 90ts.(new) for 1931
Mar. 18, 39
ата
Dec. Finni # making Bi for 1951
and T-0.7 for 1981)
Deo. Fin T/-0.5 ba
Sep. T. 1 year 23-9-M..
Dec. 141.20 on ald
1 conta on new for 1951
Dec. Fin, Sucts, mak, eta, for 1981) Mar. 9, 12 · ·
Dec.
-
Fob intertur $3 ac year 25-382...., Jan. 80, #S-
T7-0,53
Feb-16, #2 Apr. 6, 19
Oct. 18, 11
Feb. 29, 19
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iDea. T. 180 for 1921.
Apr. 29, 83-
178
Apr.
10ot.
10
and T. &45 for half year $1-10-Dec- Jane T. 08 for year 50-5-31 Oct. 8, 14
*** 227
ATS
A
(18
180 cts, an ok for your
(Dew) ...
Dec. Plant net.auking $1 for 1951 Fab. 17, #h Apr.0cts on now) 20-48
June 18, 33
Den for 1981,
Feb. 11, St.
86
Dec. 81.75 for 1931
Apr. 37, 82
71.80
20.50
Sept. cta. for year 309-31
Dec. 81, 1
Boo..50 for 1991
ET CON
} Mar. 13,14
Dec.
15
Jana None.
... 186
Dec. Paal 6% making 10% for 1231 Mar. 9, 89‹
16
181
Deo. T. 0.50 for 192D INTERNASION, THE
Feb. 25, 50
Yaumati Ferrica
China Light (old) ...$1
" (new)...$
H. K, Electric ..... 781
Macao "
Sandakan Light
H.K. Tela. fully paid $
*
part paid China Busa............
S'poreTractions(Ord.js/-
(Pref./.
Industrinis. Malabon Sugars Karl | Cald: Mseg. Ord,...Ti, Pref....Tit. Canton ices............. Cements (com.) .....
(old)....
20
# (new) $
*
H. K. Ropes
China Agriculture:q400-$
Stores, Dairy Farms Waboda
11
18.70
சர்
(Right) $ ...
Der A Wings.................. Lane Crawfords (old)...$
(new) Mackinks mana Sinceres ...
Wm. Powell ............
MiscellaneouE.
H.K. Aimements ...$
Ch, Entertainment ...$
14
8. C. Enterprises ...$| ... |9
United Theatres ....TI. Macao "Greybosinds" $] ... Constructions (Old) *...$6.50
(New) $ {1}
B. Ind. G.S Bonds...$ H.K. Goyt, Loans -...-$ [4%!
116 1 1 1 13!
finu o
14 Sept. 14 on prefereson shares Fol. 6, n
Subject to income tax.......
Deo, Px. 450 for 1030. Mar, 6, 83
21
14
201
Deo
no} 10: 1900.91,
5.05 July cents for re¡7 81-7-31 - Oct. 9; 32
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|6.15*
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16.90
Fab.
SCFab,
17Fob,
8.36 Feb.
Lax 201
+
Dec.
Deo. $1,75 for 1951
Mar. 2, 1
Oci adatta for year 11-10-51 Ápr. 19, 15
Last dividend for year?2-2-35
for year 18-3-31
Apr. 50, 31
to ctx, beads 10 ut, for yan
making 30 cents 29243) Apr, 107, 0S
Mar. 8250 for your 33•3-51 ------ Sept. 103, 11
Deo. cu seats for 1981
Mar, 18.83-
S
400
Deo.
Doo.
*
10
Dea.
IH
zan venta on old i Dos. (1) cents on «*w?
Apr. 6, 19
ket
80%
Interest half yourly,
“Kodaks and Camerna.' Flims, Plates and Papers, etc.
2,000
Developing, Erinting and . Enlarging.
2,500
$40
3,000
.$.50,—
3,500
$60,
ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES.
4,000
$78.
75,000
$100-
6,000
$150
$500
Price Moderate, –
A Trial Order is Belicited,
A. SEK & CO.
Tel No. 28459.
26A, Der Vorux-Bond, G.
10,000
GRACA & CO., Dealers in Postage Stamps, Religious goods, Garden Seeds, Toys, etc, elong
"No. 18/WYNDHAM STREE. F,O. Box No. 620... HONG KONG
WATCH FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS,
by the Hong King Empire Day:
Prague Helsingfors Madrid.
122 215
46 9/10
Lisbou Bucharest
110
612
"Athens
290 sellers
Rio
4
Buenos Aires,
06
Montevideo,
80 nominal
Bombay
1/5 15/187
Shanghai
Hong Kong. Yokohama
1/8 13/82
-1/8 5/16
1/9/8/16
Silver Forward ... 17 1/18/
Silver Sööt VIDE
British Wireless Service.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY
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W. L. HANDYSIDE,
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