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Local Share Market
Messrs. Harriman's
Weekly Report
Messrs. G. A. Harriman and Co.'s weekly share report and market review issued at to-day states:--
2002
BRILLIANT RALLY BY 1932 CHAMPION
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An Excellent Drive Mining shares continue their
Gutierrez was given a round of upward tread and substantial rises well-deserved applause when he have taken place in the lower-scored his three by taking Coates's prices Manila shares during the
shot out, when the latter was ly- past week whilst the higher valued counters have appreciated still but when he attempted to drive again at the 16th end, the
Benguet
further. An outstanding example Recreio man almost made a fatal is Baguio Gold, which has put on mistake, for he was lying the sec- 15 cents, spurting from 44 cts and shot, and he only narrowly early in the week to a closing buy missed hitting his own wood. Had ing quotation of 62 cts.
The done so Coates would havej Explorations were also strongly chalked up a three, and so won supporting and are now up to 49 the match much earlier.
Suyoc Consolidated, have
With the score 19-11 in his fav
head, Coates and following upon a somewhat our, at the 20th belated "end of the week" rise to wanted to play a short head, but 42 centavos in Manila, have been in rolling the jack down he failed to pass the fag. Gutierrez then actively traded in locally, close, from 65 to 70 Hong Kong played a full head and scored a
An all-round and unsatis-four in the bargain!
cts,
alse at last come into their own
cents.
at.
fied buying demand continues and still higher levels appear likely to be attained.
Players Unperturbed
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1936
The German Minister of Pro- paganda, Dr. Goebbels, is seen. above broadcasting a message to the nation on the occasion of the the Austro-German signing of agreement.
INTERESTING ARMY AQUATIC HEATS
The market for local shares con- tinues
The game was most exciting to- wards the end, and with the score 20-17 in favour of Coates, it was
anybody's game.
Excite-
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220 Yards Jumble
be safe to say
LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
H.K. VOLUNTEER The offices of the French Con- DEFENCE CORPS pablic to-day, August 15, being the
sulate will be closed to the general:
Feast of the Assumption of Our
ORDERS FOR THE Lady
COMING WEEK
The R.M.A. Dorado left for Pe- Hong Kong Volunteer Defence nang at 11 am yesterday, carry- Carpe. Orders by Lient-Colonel ing Wing-Commander A. Bishop! R. C. B. Anderson, M.C. Comman-jas a passenger to Penang and Mr. dant. Hong Kong Volunteer De E. Stephenson for Singapore. Thel machine also carried 1.680 kilos of fence Corps.
freight and 59.384 kilos of mail.
Hong Kong. Friday, 14th August, 1936.
PARADES
Corps Engineers Monday, 17th. August-Parade
at the Miniature Range, Corps) Headquarters at 5.30 pm.
Corps Signals
The Shirala is due here! from Singapore on Tuesday morn- ing next.
The European YMCA is hold- ing a launch picnic at 3 pm to
Parade at Corps Headquarters day, the launch leaving the Police lat 5.30
p.. on Tuesday, 18th Pier at that time. August.
Machine Gun Troop Parade on Tuesday, 18th. gust at 5.30 p.m. at Causeway for Riding School.
Corps Infantry
the
The Discussion Group of Au-European YMCA will meet in Bay the West Lounge at 9pm.
morrow, when the discussion will be led by Dr. Matthews.
N.C.O.'s of Nos. 11 and 12 Pla-
-OC.
A Whist Drive will be held at:
toons are requested to attend the the European Y.M.CA. next Mon- Summer Training Class at Corps day in the West Lounge, begin- Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on the ning at 9 p.m. following dates:-
August. 17th.-Lewis
to be quiet compared toment reigned supreme, and it The 220 Yards free-style trials Care & Cleaning mining descriptions, which under would perhaps the active conditions ruling that about the only people who were rather carious for several!
dend. Trams have put on 90 ets. to close $11.50 buyers. Lights are quiet at $11.50 buyers.-
Industrials
are
in down to $94, at which there
reasons,
The name of Yeung Choat Kai has been added to the list of those authorised to practise in the Co- lony as auditors.
!
Gun -
Lewis Gun August. 18th. August, 20. -. Lewis Gun
His Excellency the Governor, Air Arm
Sir Andrew Caldecott, C.MG Parade at Corps Headquarters CBE has been pleased to accept
ture.
In the original trial the Mechanism. Manila is only to be expected, but were not affected were the prinwimmers were made to swim five we feel that one day the local mar-ciple performers, both of whom full lengths or 225 yards, instead Stoppages. ket will be encouraged to follow
went about their work in a most of 220. and Gar. Halliley won in the trend set by Manila as Utility lunconcerned manner.
2 mins. 59 1-5 secs: which was ex- shares continue to be very steady. Gutierrez was the first to bowleedingly poor time, Taylor (East on Tuesday, 18th August for lec-the positions of Honorary Captain of the Hong Kong Naval Volun Electrics holding last week's quo-on the 25th head, when Coates led Lancs.) being second..
Co- Last Wednesday Taylor beat Machine Gun Battalion Signals teer Force and of Honorary tation of $524 and Telephones
Wednesday, 19th. August
lonel of the Hong Kong Volunteer (old) improving a shade to $26.75 the bare margin of one shot- sales; ex the 40 cts, interim divi-120-19, but when he drew two Lieut. Calvert (RE.) in the same]
mins. 43 4-5 secs Subsections A, B and C will per Defence Corps. 2 shots with his first three woods, event in it looked certain that Coates the best Army time to date, while ade for instruction under Sergt.
A Gazette notification states. Guildford would win, and so it proved for the latter was clocked at 2 mins. Meadows at 5.30 p.m. sharp.
Sub-Lieutenant After the parade there will be a that Gutierrez made a gallant but un-46 4-3 secs. On the Tuesday pre-
discuss Charles Dudley and Cadets Harry the shot ceding, however, L/Cpl. Pearse, meeting of N.C.O.'s, to featureless, availing effort to steal
Maughan Cockle, Desmond Ernest Friday, 21st. August-Despatch Hindmarsh and William Wyllie business being reported in Ropes and a new champion was crown-the Sappers' quarter and half mile the coming training season.
champion, won the 220 title by down to $3. Cements are on of-ed.
beating Lient. Calvert in 2 mins. Riders will parade for instruction Clark Shewan have been confirmed in their ranks in the Hong Kong! fel at $60. Wharves were dealt
Detailed Scores
45 secs. To crown it all Lieutjat 5.30 p.m.
TRANSFER
Naval Volunteer Force. Detailed scores were as follows: Calvert then swam in his fourth
AE Coates LA. Gutierrez 220 face in as
many days, last No. 1616 Pte. J. J. Ferguson,
The names of the following per-! Company Re- Thursday at the V.R.C. gala, to No. 2 (Scottish) win the Members "B" Class Ag-serve, is transferred to R. O. D.jsons have been removed from the
Cadre, Construction Section as list of authorised architects gregate in 2 mins. 45 secs.!
their ceasing to practise in the from 6.3.36.
LEAVE
Colony: J. G. Bird, E.. H. H It can be seen from the above
Major S. Jarvis, M.C., Corps In-Higham, Lee Lemm Ping, I. Mein- that the Army have a wealth of talent to select from over this dis-fantry is granted 2 months leavenes and E. Newhouse.
The list of persons authorised to. tance, and the sooner they begin from 18.36 to 30336.
1697 Cpl K. S. Mehal, Corps to weed out their respective repre-]
the Government' is published in sentatives in order to allow the Signals, is granted 8 months' leave practise in the Colony as architects remainder to concentrate on their from 18.36 to 31.3.36.
1321 Sgr. T. S. Whitley, M. G. Gazette events the better.
The 100 Yards back-stroke trials B. Signals, is granted 26 days' were of a very similar nature. On leave from 19.8.36 to 13.9.36. August 5 Cpl. Fildes and Pie Tax- lor; both of the East Lancs., came first and second in 87 3-5 secs, and
ar
(old)
at Heads at
are further buyers. There sellers of Providents $1.50 and buyers of the new 10- cts. Underwriters were sold at Su cts., and Hotels offered down to $4.80, at which there are now buying enquiries. Lands are to- minal at $33. H. K. Banks are offering at $1575 and Unions want- ed at $547%..
Mining:-Antamoks, unlike the lower valued Philippine shares. have remained, around $5,25 all week Atoks were in strong de- mand from 90 cts. to $1.05, but are below best at close. Baguios 18 were a feature of strength up to: 63 and Benquet Explorations to .49 cts. Big Wedge are little chang
ed. transactions have taken place
up to 69 cts, but there are closing sellers at 68 cts. Consolidated Mines took a sharp rise and are after cts. now 10 cts.--11 sales at: 12 cts.. having thus al-
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Their Path To Final The following summary shows
Weeding Out Process
87 4-5 secs, respectively in the "y" pool, but on Wednesday morning last Lieut. Calvert bettered these! times with 83 3-5 secs, while Pte
Taylor was clocked at 84 3-5 secs.
The latter, however, awam 3
02
In fartherance of aviation pro- 1359 L/Cpl. W. H. G. Hirst, M.gress in the Hong Kong Volunteer.
Bn. Signals, is granted 26 days' leave from 19.8.36 to 139.36.
STRUCK OFF STRENGTH Left The Colony
presented by Mr. W. H Bell for Defence Corps, a Cap has been
annual competition by the Air Aru of the Volunteers. Mr. Bell is head No. 2118 Pte. F. J. McGugan, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company from in Hong Kong and is keenly in- terested in flying. A list of rules has been drawn up within which
Armoured Car Section, 15 14.8.36.
The undermentioned are struck] Cadre as from 148.36.
most doubled in price since our now the two players qualified for brilliant 50 yards in the R.E. in/off strength from the A. 3. Che award of the cup will be made,
last report Demonstrations, quiet the Final:-
for several days, are now wanted A. E. Coates (C.C.C. "A"):
at $1.65 and Ipo Golds have put beat J. F. McGowan
on a few cents to close 371⁄2 cts-beat T. Fergusson
bid. Itogons are still steady beat W. Mair
around $2.90 and LXL. have come
Masbate
Consolidated
up to $3.05, but there has only limited trading in these two shares. shared in the rise and close $1.08 beat F. X. Silva buyers. Northern Mines improv beat N. J. Bebbington
2038 AL/Offr. H. Ammann. 2014 Pte. T. W. Brunger. 2019 J. A. Van Dorsser.
M. Sergaust,
E E. Semmelink.
H. Ed. Wippermann H. Seidler.
best P. E. Knight
beat A. Hyde-Lay
been
beat A. W. Grimmist
21-20
vitation medley relay last Tuesday evening and as the result of a ter- rific burst of speed during the 21-18
lead 21-5 back-stroke gave a winning 21-16 to the East Lancashire Regt., who 21-14 surprisingly defeated the Corps 22-18 Infantry
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H.K.V.D.C.)!
L. A Gutierrez (Recreio): Drew a bye
2041
W. H. Kaeckmeister.
:
Only One In It
2044
H. Dobernecker.
21-10
The 100 Yards free-style saw
2046
P. F. Sulzbach.
21-18
Previous Winners
21-16 Rim. Hamilton clock 63 1-5 secs. 21-15 Last Wednesday, and I doubt. 2015 22-17 whether there is anyone else in the
Area Command who this time.
2013
A. J. La Paine.
A J. Besseling.
2018
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P. Kristofersen.
will better
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B. de J. De Jong.
2027
W. A. Schreuder.
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A. Reinecke.
The following is a complete list
2039
A. Mielent.
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2042
M. Hanke...
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2045
A. Grossart.
2047
H. Luberseder..
STRENGTH
beat A. S. Gomes
ed 15 cts. to 52 cts. and Paracale beat J. Shepherd dollar. beat H. A. Alves Gumaus rose to over a
Salacots had sales at 18 cts. and)
San Mauricios continue
19. cts. their steady advance and the closing quotation of $3.20 is the
.
From the above it is obvions of the Open Singles winners and that although much improvement
highest reached as yet. Suyocs, as already mentioned, made a runners-up since the inception of has been displayed by the Army
sharp advance, to end the week in
in Hong Kong, their swimmers will the competition in 1929:
have to go a long way before of-! 1909 Winner, S. Bell: Bunner-up: fering a serious challenge to the strong, buying demand at 70 cts. G. E. Harton. This share, already popular here,
1910-Winner, D. Gourley; Runner-Colony's best. “
Diving And Water-polo looks like going considerably up, W. Pitt.
G. R. Edwards; 1911-Winner, higher. Santa Rosas had sales at
The Army have, however, the .124 cts. and united Paracales Runner-up, J. Macdonald.
1312Winner, W. Russell; Run-makings of a very fine Diving quartette in Cpl Stevens (RE.), The Manila market continues 1913.-Winner, W. Russell; Runner-L/Cpl. Gorman (East Lancs.) Cpl.
closed with good buyers at $2.25.
W. Pizz
ner-up.
very strong and active and there up. S. Dorrington.
1914-W. Rassell appears to be no sign of any ma- jor break in prices and as long as (unplayed). Gold production continues steady and/or on the upgrade the contin-ner-up, D. Muir.
1921.-Winner. uity of a good market in these de- scriptions is looked for more es-up, G. P. Edwards.
1922.-Winner, B pecially when. gold production is expected to exceed the 45,000.000er-up. W. G. Gerrard
1923-Winner, U. Pesos mark this year.
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the two chief divisions being effi- ciency in flying and in ground work. The cup is a large silver one. handsomely designed.
Grant
Aboard the President when she arrived here. from Mani-i la yesterday was the party of 20
American "Shriners" who are on
la tour of the Far East. The mem- by bers of the Nile Temple, led Potentate T. W. Holman, number 14. and most of them are leaving the President Grant at Shanghai to
tour Peiping and Nanking. Others will continue direct to America.
The lack of interest taken
the majority of the members.
by in
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CHURCHES
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
(A Branch
No. 1 (M.G.) Coy, 7.8.36.
just been issued. As a result of 2554 Sapper, N. K. Littlejohn, this poor support, the Committee
The South China Athletic Asso- have suggested that the Union be
of the Mother R.O.D.C. Conta. Sec. 10.8.36,
G. P. RIELLE, Captain,
wound up, and a resolution to this ciation held a very successful Adjutant, H.KVID. Corps. effect will be put forward at the
eve Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Masa). AFFILIATED UNITS Gregson (East Lancs.) and Spr. L
annual general meeting to be held swimming gala at their Bathing Church, The First Church of
Pavilion, North Point, last and G. Miller Jordan (RE), while they can im- Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C. on August 23, at 11 am, at the
ning, the results being as fol-
Macdonnell Road, below Bawen MEETING prove their water-polo with a few
Cemetery Mosque, Exppy Valley.
Jows:- 1915-19--No Competition
Ladies' 400 The next meeting will be held
free style Road Tram Station. 1920-Winter, J. Maclachlan: Run-practice matches.
Sunday Service: 11.15 az. Against the V.R.C. last Wedres on Monday, 24th August at the
(Open)-1, Miss V. Thirtwell: 2,
Sunday School: 10 am. J. Clark, Rannerday night it was obvious that the P.W.D. Offices at 5:30 pm
Miss Yeung San-chim; 3, Miss Chan
Subject: "SOUL" men were tired after a strenuous
APPOINTMEENTS Yak-king-
Men's 200 metres obstacle relay-
Testimony Meeting: programme. But I would like to see
1. the "Seal team;: 2, the Flying
{daya, 6 pm. Fish" tears. Omae; Run- the same two teams together again after the Army side has been given
Men's 200 metres relay-1, Nor-
Reading Room is located ner-up, W. Russell.
man Lee's team; 2, the "Chi Esna" above address and is open: 1924-Winner, G. Green; Binner an opportunity of settling down jun, W. Gow
Monday and Thursday: 5.30 to Mr. Melville Banner, only son of
1925 Winner, F. Cullen; Runner-to combination and team play. Mr. Hubert Banner, formerly pab-op, W. Wotherspoon.
Wallace; Eun-
ENROLMENTS
Miss Pergy Homer 10,8.36. Mrs. E. A. Fidoe 10.8-36
(Sgd.) K. DUERAN,
Commandant,
GOVERNMENT
The following appointments are notified in the Government| Gazette:-
metres
Mr. Edgar Davidson, to be tem-team.
Ladies 50 metres spoon and egg Nursing Detachment, HK.V.D.C. porarily an Unofficial Member of
the sce-1, Miss Yeung San-chun; 27 pm the Legislative Counell in
..
Wednes-
at
Miss Sam Wai-yin; 3, Mise Leung Tuesday and Friday: 10 to 12, 1926-Winner, A. Gourley, Ean-ner-up, J. Laing.... licity officer at the Malayan In-
1932-Winner, A. Guttierrezz U. M. Omer.
A Notice to Mariners published place of the Hon. Mr. Stanley Hnd-vim-fong Ter-up, formation Agency in London, is a
1927-Winner, R. Lapsley; Rum-Runner-up, EL Nish. passenger in the Chitral, which is er-up, J. C. Brown.
1923 Winner A. Hyde-Lay; Run in the Government Gazette states son Dodwell, who is temporarily 50 metres free style handicap for 100.
Literature is available at the that the flashing red light on the absent from the Colony, with effect beginners 1, Paul Ng: 2, Lai Fook- All authorised Christian Science
Ichi: 3, Wan Loken. due next week. He has spent two 1923-Winner, J. Ferguson: Ram-ner-up, E F. da Luz
1934-Winner, A. W. Grimmitt; east side of the southern entrance from August 3rd
100 metres fro style for boys Beading Boom. years as a member of the.. Honger-up, A. Clark-A
to the Taumati typhoon shelter Mr Thomas Riddle Parsons to
under 151 Zeting Cheung-wad: The Pablie is cordially invited Kong and Shanghai Banking Cor- 1929-Winner, B. F. de Luz: Runner-up, D. Kumjsan
Runner-up, J. Ferguson.......
1935-Winner, B. Duncan, Run-has been altered to a fixed red be a Lieutenant in the Hong Kong
2, Leang Cal-sing 3, Lan Chak-to. poration's London staff and is now
1920-Winner, A. M. Holland; zer-up, B W. Bradbury,
Berding Room. Runner-up, E. F. da Luz.
1936-Winner, A E Coates; Ran-light; the other characteristics re-Volunteer Corps, with effect from Tug-of-WarWon by the "to attend the Service and visit the
Man" team August 1
on his way to join the head office in Hong Kong./
1981-Winner, U. M: Omar, Runner-up, LA. Guttierrez.
main as hitherto,