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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1946.
H.K.'s OCT. FISH EXPORTS
SET POSTWAR RECORD
Film Review
"Dead Of Night"
It is impossible to write of Dead of Night" the Engle-Lion picture now at the King's-with any justice to its considerable merlt in the course of one short
(By Margaret Bradbury)
More than one million dollars-worth of saltfish is
now being exported each month from Hong H.K.V.D.C. Kong to the interior of China, Macao, Malaya,
Australia and America. Fish catches here Association during the last 12 months have increased
rapidly and figures up to yesterday show that
a postwar record total of 29,347 piculs of fish was caught here this month.
column, Suffice it to say that An all-round picture of the present fishing indus- try here shows that with proper guidance Hong Kong is capable of becoming the most important fishing centre in the Western Paci- fic. It is ideally situated, has excellent har- bours and is near to the best fishing grounds in the South Pacific.
this British picture is one of the finest essay in the macabro ever screened, and though it may be, compared with a similar Anuri- an pleture, "Flesh and Fantasy The comparison would be chiefly one of there rather than method. "Dead of Night," which has a
There are now 60,000 fishermen galaxy of fine stars including
with in the Colony, compared Mevyn Johns, Googie Withers 20,000 this time last year. Re- and Michael Redgrave, taltes the cently they were lent $250,000 by form of a collection of horrible the Government to prepare for and supernatural experiences the main fishing season October ted by each of a group of peo- and November. ple gathered in a country house. But the amount of fish landed There is a theme running through in. Hong Kong is not as high as the film of a man, Mervyn Johns, it was before the war, probably who discovers that the house and because many of the junks are everyone in it have appeared to still suffering from the effects of the Japanese occupation and The him before in a terrifying dream namber of latre junka now fish- In which he finally kills someone ing in Hong Kong is barely hall and then is tormented by a rand,
the number, that operated here crazy whirligig of horror in which before. the distorted shapes of the char- acters in each of the other tales take part. !
J
Meeting
to
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VACANT POSTS
NOTICE
It Is hereby notified that kerosene ting for use, as dust- Applications from suitably bins are available for sale to qualified candidates are invited members of the public who are
house-holders.: for the following appointments in the Public Works Depart- ment:-
Applicants are requested to tender
one "dollar
the
Western
鹚
IMPORT & EXPORT DECLARATIONS
IMPORTERS of commodities
Service Auction. Rooms
Auctioneers, Screeyore ate Basement, French Bank Bldg. A.E.B. de Sousa, Auctioneer
Telephone 81867,
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned has re- ceived instructions from the Acting Custodian of Property to sell by Public Auction
on THURSDAY, the 31st of October, 1943, * commencing at 10. a.m.,
at the SERVICE AUCTION ROOMS. FRENCH BANK BUILDING, BASEMENT,
128 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS, comprising:-
White Paper Pads. · Letter Pods,
Printed Forms,'
Account Books,
Chinese Paper,
Blotting Paper,
Stencil Paper,
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
20 WORDS. $2 FOR ONE. INSERTION PREPAID, $1, FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS; FER WORD PER INSERTION
$2
Replies are awaiting at our offices for Box Nos. 12, 81, 82, 88, 91, 99, 100, 102; 104, 112 118, 212, 214, 218, 220, 220,
WANTED KNOWN
WHY SPECULATE! Buy Direct Wholesale. Brand new 1948-47 Catalog, listing over 1001 differ- ent items, lust off the PRESE" EXPORTERS-IMPORTERS, A- low us to Fill your Orders, Sand us your list of items went
wanted and we will QUOTE prices and Terms. Let us Represent you here in the STATES. CATALOG. Bend 25 ca UNUSED STAMPS ar coin to cover cast of maling. AIR
8. ARCHITECTS. Commen-Treasury Prince's Building, cing salary not less than $720 ground floor, and obtain a re- per mouth. Applicants must ceipt which may be exchanged possess qualifications at least for a dustbin at one of the equal to the Final (Associate following offices: The Hong Kong Volunteers ship) Examination of the Royal
• Cantral District Office, Central Defence Association held its Institute of British Architects, Market, Top Floor. second general meeting laat and shall preferably possess a
District
Offce, night in the Club Lusitano University degree in Architec- Queen's Road East. Busincas consisted. mainly of ture. They should have had at
District Office, the official enrolment of 120 least five years practical ex-Pokfulam Road. members present, and it was perience after qualifying in the Kowloon Disinfecting Station, agreed by the meeting that a design and construction of im- | yearly subscription fee of $5 portant buildings of modern Kwong Wah Street: should be paid by members, design,
Hongkong, 28th October, 1943. | .. plus any voluntary donation
Urban Council Office. Due to
the
old-fashioned they cared to make from time b. TOWN PLANNING AR- methods used by Hong Kong to time."
CHITECTS Comaiencing fishermen before the war, much
E. J. R. salary not less than $720 per Chairman Mr. of the fishing was done by Japan-Mitchell said that he had re-month. Applicants should pog- exe trawlers. There are no Euro.
ceived 3 letter from Lt. sess similar qualifications to pean type of trawlers here at pre- sen: with the result that remote Parkinson, RNVR, A.D.C. to those under (a) and should in fishing grounds cannot be reached the Governor, to the effect that addition possess a recognised as inks have a limited range.. Sir Mark was pleased to agree qualification in Town Planning. the Association's request They should have had at least that he be its future Patrón. five years' practical experience are reminded that IMPORT Mr. Mitchell appealed for the in charge of Town Planning DECLARATIONS on Forra 1. attendance of Volunteers at the Schemes." Armistice Day ceremony and said that the Corps' Adjutant c. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS had made arrangements for one-Commencing salary not less. 3 days of the arrival of every "Due to the refusal of emrepresentative officer and 30 than $720 per month. Appli- article imported. The issuance Landings of fresh fish are small, mainly through lack of ployers to appreciate the justice other ranks to attend at the cants must have a degree in an IMPORT LICENCE does of our requests, yesterday's Cenotaph on Sunday, November Engineering and have specialis- not dispense with this require storage adequate transport, ice
Arrangements had also ed in structural engineering. and refrigerated space. On an meeting at the Labour Office 10th. in such a picture it is extreme-average, only about 60
terminated without any tangi- been made for an enclosure cut-They must have five years by difficult to maintain the tout piepls of fresh fish are
landed ble results being achieved, de-side the Hong Kong Hotels practical experience with large PORT atmosphere and in places the very day. This is not enough to clared Mr. Yeung Kee of where those of the volunteers firms engaged in the design of Form 2 in respect of any movement does seem to fag. The satisfy the Colony's needs and Hong Kong Printing Associa- who wished might watch the reinforced concrete structures. commodity exported with the beginning and the gradual build consequently the price of fresh ion when interviewed by the procedure, up are superbly done and hardy fish is high although compared to China Mail" last night." At the close of the meeting d. QUANTITY SURVEYORS Imports and Exporta Depart
The Kin Lee Godown, First OFFICE UNDERWOOD: $1501 Mr. Yeung intimated that a the Chairman said that special-Commencing salary not lessment within 2 days of exporta-
an EXPORT Floor. West Point, where the Diamond Ring, one-third carat, is he indeed who will not feet at the price in other far eastern
Volunteer Christmas cards were than $660 per month. Ap- re- ripple run down his spine. Some countries, it is cheap,
the war, the fishing in-further meeting between of the later toles, particularly one dustry in Hong Kong was under presentatives of his Association en sale at $1 each. The actual plicants must have qualifications LICENCE has been granted in goods are stored, will be open $100! "Wyler Wristwatch-$26 surrender of such Licence to October, 1946, between 10.00 nankay) | 289, top, Prince Edward, Involving Naunton Wayne and developed and generally in a very and the Hong Kong Chinese price of each card was du cents, not inferior to Associate Mem-respect of any commodity, the to inspection on the 29th & 20th Binoculars, (X24) (7 X 56)! Basil Radford, cause the careful- poor state. No real progress had Press Association
take and the extra profit would go bership of the Surveyors Inates the shipowner for return to this am, and Noon, and between (5-7 pm).
tute, be qualified in ali branches ly implied impression to fade, been made for some generations place at the Labour Office onto the Association's funds.
of Quantity Surveying and have office is equivalent to filingan 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. yet no-one could quarrel with the land the methods of fishing were Monday next,
had at least five years' ex- export declaration and no ad- wild, nightmarish sequences with antiquated and inefficient, Fisher-
perience in a Quantity Survey-ditional action need be taken. which the picture cads--though men were kept barely at subsia
or's Office dealing with large; there is n trick ending which tance level, uneducated and never
IMPORTERS AND EXPOR- building works.. leaves. the audience guessing.
had the opportunity of trying
TERS are requested to note scientific. methods of fishing.
that failure to file these declara-
Before the
to
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No Tangible Results
When questioned as to what line of action members of the Association" intended taking, Mr. Yeung was non-committal, but hinted that the printers
This is a fine picture, a credit Above all, they were almost com- to the British cinema industry.pletely under the control of the land compositors would not take The acting is superb particularly wholesalers.
in a scene where a man's mirror
reflects not his room but that d
the mirer's previous owner wh
Marketing Scheme
had gone mad and murdered his is very single in its set-up. Fish- The present marketing scheme wife, just as he almost does erics syndicates have been set un Technically (and this includes the in the four main fishing centres- playing of the London Philhar-Cheung Chau, Shaukiyan, Abéri monic Orchestra) the film is deen and Tai O.
handled extremely well and much of the horror is due to skilful and well timed 'camera work. If you think that you have gond nerves vait the King's this week—and | make quite sure!
POST OFFICE NOTICES
Outward Mails
market f
matters lying down.
The dispute affects approxi- mately 500 workmen and 13 Chinese newspapers.
HEALTH RETURNS
በዩ
must be filed with the Imports
and Exports Department within
ment.
EXPORTERS must file EX- DECLARATIONS 011
tion: Where
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Rubber Shoes, Leather Slippers, Ink,
Gun Powder, Dyes,
Iron Basins, Electric Wire, Ice Boxes, Water Coolers, Refrigerators and Parte, Electric Bulbs,
Mica and Mien Sheets,
Etc., etc, etc.
MAIL send DRAFT $2,50 Express or Bank. EXPORT DEPT. LEWIS NOVELTY CO "JOBBERS DISTRIBUTORS SELLING AGENTS," 771 Capp street, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. MODE FILIPINA Ladies & Men's
Hats made to order. Blacking, Bleaching, Renovating & Trimming undertaken. Ol Hats made new. Expert Manila Hat-Makers. 14 Pedder Street, Telephone 22860.
FOR SALE.
"National”. Cash Register (Saur -
TWO TURBINE → generators, The Auction is subject to the M. A. N. 1800 KVA, 625 Volta Conditions of Sale published in and AEG 8125 KVA, 525 Volta. the 9th March, 1946, issue of Complete with boilers and acces the Gazette.
gories. For particulars apply Box 220 "China Mai
A.E.B. DE SOUSA Auctioneer.
SIAM's ENVOY TO CHINA
e. CLERKS OF WORKS Bangkok, Oct. 30. Commencing salary not less than tions within the prescribed Sanguan, Tuinrak was yester- $410 per month. Applicants time limits constitutes day appointed the first Siamese must have had wide experience offence under the Registration Hongkong, "29th October, 1946. Ambassader to China by Pre-in all branches of the building of Imports and Exports Or- mier Thamrong and will leave trades with a minimum of ten dinance No. 12 of 1922. for Chungking to take up his years practical experience, parti post in the middle of Navern- of which should have been in
the capacity of foreman works on building construction.
ber.
of
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E. HIMSWORTII, Superintendent, Imports & Exports.
WARNING
NOTICE
Louis Binu, Architect, wishes to announce the reopening of his office on the 1st Nov. 1946 at the National Bank Building Room 204. Tel, 28562.
NOTICE
The smallpox epidemic re- Sanguan, head of the Gov. Recently, sy dicates have been opened on the mains a serious healthy problem.ernment tobacco industry. in
CHIEF DRAUGHTSMEN Mainland at Shataukok and Tai with a further 85 cases with 1912 told the Japanese that he 10. Mala function of thean syn-53 deaths recorded during the was taking his family to Saigon Commencing salary not less for a rest. He worked his way than $630 per month. Ap- dicates is the collection of fish week ended October 26. from fishermen and collectors for
Forty-seven cases have been through the Japanese lines to plicants must be first class to the wholesale
definitely established transportation
China where he worked for the draughtsmen with wide Kennedy Town and the local origin and the remainder Free Thai movement-Asso.perience in either (a)
On Monday, November 4th, Mr. A. H. Basto. Chartered Taino market.
architect's office or (b) a land as "origin un-ciated PresA. are classified Fish is sold in the market at a
Burveyor's office. They must the work of clearing Japanese and Registered Architect, Sure 'known."
possess either a thorough know ammunition and explosives from veyor and Engineer, A.R.1.E.A., public auction and fishermen are add the price offered less six per
ledge of building construction the old disused tunnels off H. 1. Struc. E., M. R. San. sent commission at once, whilst
and of the preparation of con- Argyle Street, Kowloon, will be, has resumed his practice at the buyers are allowed 48 hours credit.
THE COMMAND CASHIER, tract- drawings or of land surg Authorities. This work why Prince's Building, 3rd floor,
will Room No. 517. Tee HONG KONG, HAS NOW Toy and, the preparation and Authorities. MOVED FROM ROOM 235 reproduction of maps and plans. continue daily between 8.30 am. Street. Tel. 83589.
and 5.30 p.m. on Mondays to 1st. November 1943. HONG KONG & SHANGHAI
Fridays and between 8.30 am. and 12.30 p.m. on Saturdays.
This six per cent commission covers the cost of transportation Unless otherwise stated, Regis-to the market, handling auction- tered Articles and Porčel Posting and transportation to the close 30 minutes earlier than
time stated below:-
the buyers place of business. Syndi
THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Straits and Calcutta (Kutsang) (Par.) 9.30 (Ord.) 10.II.
17 Macao, Tsinehan and Shakki (Kwong Fook Cheang) 10 am. Swatow (Mui Hock) 10 a.177. Bangkok (Wossng) 10 a.m. Straits and Suez (Samnex)
3.m.
sates also act as retailers, selling Beceusítios fishermen, and act- ing in an advisory capacity.
1、,,
During the first eight months of operation over $300,000 proft made by the marketing was scheme. This money will be used first for the improvement
17
of
There were no cholera cazes during the week, but there were lour of diphtheria, four of typhoid and one of typhus.
Births totalled 937 and deaths 280.
SIAM STATESMAN VISITS CHINA
TORIA
NOTICE
BANK BUILDING TO COM-2 Commencing salaries will be MAND PAY OFFICE, VIC- determined according to candi- dates' experience and qualifien- BARRACKS. HONG KONG, TO WHICH ADDRESS tiens and may be considerably ALL ENQUIRIES SHOULD higher than the minimum shown Bangkok, Oct. 30. Pridi Phanomyong. NOW BE MADE Siam's elder statesman and wartime leader of the free Thai is underground movement,
Nai
the transportation system of the leaving tomorrow on a tour of scheme. Future profits will bathe capitals of China, United -Shangha Masbate) 3 p.m..
(Deebank) 10 amused for the setting up of ice States, Britain and Russia.
piants and, later, smoking and canning plants.
Lot To Be Done
NOTICE
above.
Although it is considered that there is little likelihood at pre sent of an explosion, the vicinity of these tunnels must be re- 8. Appointments will be tem-garded as a danger area. The porary in the first instance but danger area has been marked suitable officers may inter be by notice boards erected on the considered for appointment to public roads in the neighbour-i the permanent establishment. A hood. All persons who enter temporary and variable cost of this danger area do so at their living allowance is payable at own risk. present.
Widow or children if any of He leaves here with his wife, 2/1 William. Charles Gelston Shanghai (Poyong) 3 p.m.
and two secretaries for Shang Gilmore of 2/14 Punjab Regi- Airmail for Shanghai, Nanking,
If at any time it is considered hai in a plane supplied by the ment formerly employed as a Hankow, Tsingtao and Peiping (CA.T.C. Plane) (Reg.) 3 p.m., A great deal still will have to Chinese Government to see Gen- cable censor in Hongkong died 4 Applications, on forms which by the competent authorities
Chiang be done for the fishing industry eralissimo (Ord.) 3.30 p.m.
Kai-shek of wounds in Hongkong on 3th can be obtained from the that the likelihood of an ex- General Secretary, Public Works plosion has increased the danger Fishing vessel then to Washington.--Associat-April, 1942 should apply to the Department, should be address area will be closed by public Airmail for Canton, Amey and in the Colony. Foochow (C.N.A.C. Plane) during the occupation must be red Press,
Administrator General of Ben- ed to the Director of Public notices. (Reg.)
3 p.m. (Ord.) 3.30 p.m. placed and the gradual mechani-
gal, 1, Council House Street, Kongmoon (Fook Hoi) 4 p.m.isation of the fleet must be put Macao, Tsinshan and Shokki into operation. Lack of supplies
heir to their advantage. Calcutta, frord whom they will Works not later than Wednes
day, November 13th: {"wont Sai) 3.30 p.
of materials are the greatest hin- Canton (By Train) 4 p.m. drance in this direction.
"JANE”
WELL, GOOD LUCK, JANE!) THANKS, GEORGIE!~
IF THERE'S ANY ROUGH
STUFF I'LL BE
AROUND
ANY WAY!
IT'S NICE TO KNOW)
I HAVE A FRIEND
IN THE FORCE- ABUTI THINK E-CAN
EN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF!
the sugar ration for November It is officially announced that will be two(2) lbs. per person.
HE PROBABLY TOLD ME ALL THATTM GUFF ABOUT THE CIRCUS TO PUT ME OFF I'M NOT SCARED OF ROMEOS
OR ROWD ES...
BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES
1100RT FIND. BUTOBAT : TARDE
HAPPENED CAVERIKT: THE
BUDUS' SOON,DLU NEVER SPEAK TO CLARA AGAIN I.
G
CHEY, HOLD EVERYTWINS LUÍS MAXPE LORDSHIP WOULD HAVE WORDS SWITH YOU
BUNK
AUMPER SIRCUS
THE BIGGEST": "ON CARTH!
BY EDGAR MARTIN
Tell 'Em, Dud!
· MAKE WIRY: SOR THE
AW.
EVEN IF MY NEW
NEW EARL OF BUDD
CLACA!
POSITION DOES
·MANOR 4
CUT IT
RECURE ME
·∙OUT &
YOU KNOW ILL:
ALWAYS BE
SAME OLD
V. KENNIFF, Director of Public Works.
NOTICE
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE*
~ V. KENNIFF, Director of Public Works.
THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN' CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO **SHAREHOLDERS
A SHIP'S NAME WE THE TAIPING STEAMSHIP NAVIGATION GO LTD. of 24 Connaught Road West, first floor, Hong NOTICE is hereby given that Kong, hereby give notice tist the Fifty-fifth Ordinary Annual in consequence of Change of Meeting of the Company will Ownership we have applied to be held at the Office of Messrs. the Minister of Transport, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd., under Section 47 of the Bler- en Wednesday the 13th Novém-| chant Shipping Act, 1894, in her, 1946, at Noon, for the respect of the ship "FOO purpose of conforming the SHING" of Hong Kong Oficial appointment of the Board of Number 118865 of gross-ton Directors and receiving their page 2284 tops, register Lan-Report together with Statements. hage 1423 tone heretofore of Accounts for the year ended owned by Indo China Steam 31st December, 1941, and for Navigation Co, Ltd. of liong the period 1st January, 1942 to Kong, for the permission to 31st December 1946, change her name to TAIKIN SHAN And to have her regie-By order of the Board of tered in the new name at the Port of Hong Kong as owned by THE TAI PING STEAM
SHIP NAVIGATION CO. LTD
Directori,
TERRY, Manager & Secretary.
Any objection to the proposed Hongkong, 28th October, 1946. change of name must be sent
to the Registrar of Shipping ab Hong Kong, within seven days, from the appearance of this “advertisement FUSE THEY Dated at Hoss Kong, thir B0th day of October 1940
TAI PING STEAMSHIP NAVIGATION CO, LTD.
The Hong Kong
House
Jockey Club.
Notice to Members
AUSTRALIAN
SUBSCRIPTION PONIES 1947
SECOND BATCH
The subscription list to the above will close at 5 pm. on Thursday, 31st October."
By Order. C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 29th October, 1945.
The Union Waterboat Company, Limited
BUILDING FOR SALÈ
The undersigned is prepared to receive on behalf of the Owners Tenders for the pur chase of No. 10 Log House Street, Sec. A of ML 2A.
Permits to inspect the build-. ing may be obtained from the undersigned during office hours. Tenders should be addressed to the undersigned at their offices in a sealed cover endor- sed "Tender for Purchase of No. 10 Ice House Street" anti should be delivered not later than twelve noon on the 23rd November next.
The highest or any Tender. will not necessarily be accepted:-
Dated the 25th October, 1946.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER. Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building, 4th Floor,
Hong Kong.
POSITION VACAN
com-
The Government of Fiji re quires the services of a petent English-Cantonese speak ing Chinese for the post of Chinese Interpreter in Ocean- Island.
Two TERMS OF SERVICE. year contract, with extension by mutual consent.
SALARY: £200 to £300 per Notice is hereby given that annum by £20 annually (Fijian the Thirty-seventh Ordinary currency). High Cost of Liv General Meeting of the Coming Allowance of £30 per Pany, will be held at the Officer annum plus top per cent of of Messrs Dodwell & Co., Ltd: salary. (Fijian currency) 3rd floor, Hongkong Bank
Building, on Monday, the 4th Residential allowance of £50 per Australian [currency". November 1946, at noon, for annum
of
the purpose of receiving the Free partially furnished quar
ters, free second class passage Report and Statements
for Interpreter, and wife from Accounts for the year ended Hong Kong to Ocean Island. Sist December 1941 and for Full pay leave or 3 months ou the period 1st January 1942 to
termination of servleg). 80th November 1945.
DODWELL & CO. LTD., General Madagers. Fongkong 7th October 1946.
ISLAMIC UN
UNION.
An Extra-ordinary General Meeting of the above Union will be held at the Cemetery Mosque, Happy Valley, on Sun day, 10th November 1946, at 12
noon,
1. To receive the report.. 2. To consider the future of.
the Union.
3. Any other business.
Owing to the urgent and important nature of this meet-
Onical Cong, all members are earnestly
OPTICIAN
QUERNS ROAD C
requested to attend...
ROM, OMAR,
Chairman.
Gratuity of £12:10,0d.* (Fijian currency) for each completed 3 months resident service.
*
£111, Fijian currency is équí- valent to 2100 Sterling. 125 Australian currency is equi valent; to® 4100 Sterling.
Candidates should apply in writing to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Fire Brigade Building, before 15th November, stating qualifications and ex- perfence and enclosing re- ferences,
LAMMERT BROS.
Anciioneers, -Burveyors
and Appraisers,” Pedder Building, Taléphone No. ROZZA,