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AMPUTATION OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.
MONDAY, OCTOBER · 2ND, 1929.
HONGKONG TRADE. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT. The Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce's fortnightly report states-
Cotton pitee goods and fancy cotton goods.-A fair amount of business has been done during the interval in Dyed The many friends of Sir Alexander and Faney Goods. There is no improve. Hosie, both at home and in China, willment as regards Greys and Whites. be glad to learn that he is progressing
In amplification of new received by cable a month ago we reproduce the following from the China Mapress and Telegraph
Coston Yarn.-Owing to the continued
as well as can be expected after the ope- decline in prices. dealers are confining ration of amputating, bis right foot, re- their operations to auly a few bales at ported in our last issue. We are now a time for their immediate requirements, enabled to give some particulars of the a reduction in the rates taking place on nature of the illness which led to such an each occasion. During the interval prices unfortunate enlmination: Sir Alexander's have declined 4 por bale, and sales right foot was frozen some years age amounting to 1,500 bales, have boon on one of his travels overland in China, efected.
Quotations:--No. 10-$145 to $163. No. and has often given him great trouble with numbness and coldness. There is no 12% 8153 to $172. No. 168 $178 to $100. doubt that his two long opium journeys No. 08 8178 to $194. Arrivals 1,500. Sales 1.500 bales. Un- into the Interior in 1010-11. first up to Shipments nil,
Bargains 5,000 Sharsi, Shensi and Kaasu, then to Ste-old stock 17,000 bales. chusa, Yunnan, and Kweichow, impaired bales
his constitution, which has not beee im- Woollens.-Small sales of blankets and proved by the hard mental work he has hastings are reported but the market is
on very dull. Accomplished since his retirement,
Raw Cotton.-There was no demand for Owing to grounds of health, in 1919. poor circulation, and in spite of all that indian Staple and the hundred bales could be done, gangen finally set in which were in stock have been shipped to and, after much pain, the foot, on Aug. Japan. Quotations aro nominal. Indian 19th, had to be removed. Sir Alexander descriptions at 30 to 833 Chinese grade came successfully through the operation at $35 to $38.
Metal-Business has been done in and, though still in a nursing home, and his condition having caused his friends Wire Nails 1-3 inch at 18.20 to $8.95, 3-7 great anxiety, it is now hoped that he inch at $7.60. There has also been a fair may get up for an hour or two in a few business booked in Galvanized Wire 18 to gauge at $12.50, 1 to 17 gouge at $10. days time and, in due course, return to his home. Lady Hoise wishes to cx-Bars have becea place at 31.55 to $4.70. press her sincere thanks for all the kindmand during the last fortnight has messages of sympathy she has received been distinctly better, but as this is the during the last fortnight and which have season when dealers fill their require been a very real comfort to her in her ments for the China New Year trade, it anxiety. Friends will understand that it is to be expected. It is doubtful whether the quantities booked came up to the is impossible to answer letters,
We may recall that,
soon after bia resverage. Scrap material is quiet. Dealers tirement, Sir Alexander Hosie published are not willing to pay the priers at pre sent asked. Glasgow Horseshoes are on. "On the Trail of the Opium Poppy," During the war be was Chairman of the offer at about 83.30 to 83.16 and Plate Urbas District Council of the Military Cuttings at about $3.00 without finding.
buyers interested. Tiaplates are dall Tribunal, and of the War Hospital Supply Depot in the town of Sandown, Isle of locally held stocks being on offer at Wight, where he has lived since his 're cheaper prices than replacing costs.
Flour market.-Stock: About 500,000 tirement. In 1913, he completed a com
"Quotations: American Patent mercial and economic map of China for Backs Messrs. George Philip and Son, of 32,83.75 per sack, American Straight 89.70 Fleet Street, but on the outbreak of war per sack American Cut off 82.75 per they felt reluctantly compelled to delay sack Shanghai Flour 83.00 per sack.. its publication. It will appear in October Australian No. 12.85 per sack. next. After the artistice Sir Alexander went on a visit to China, and while there came to the conclusion that an altogether. now map of China was needed, giving the new official nomenclature of the cities now in vogue. On this map he has according. ly been engageil. In November, 1920, be gave a lecture at the Technological Des partment of March ster University on this immercial and industrial develop ment of China. Sir Alexander has ex- panded this "into a comprehensive hand- book. At the same time, he has very fully, revised and extended the cope of bi original commercial gap, Kilung there China's present industrial development: Sir Alexander shas also revised and brought up to date his work on Szechuan. originally published as a Parliamentary Alessra Paper, and now out of print. Kelly and Walsh are bringing this out in Expenditure from 1st to 30th book fun this autumn.
SIAM AND SHAKESPEARE.
THE KINGS, APPRECIATION.
Sundries.-Market quiet, Java Sugar-Market, quiet, Philippine Sugar.--Marke: dull. Saltpetre. Strong demand crackers' season approaching...
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THE COLONY'S FINANCES, COMPARATIVE FIGURES FOR JUNE
The Colony's Enancial statement for
morth of June is as follows:-.
REVENÜS AND EXPENDITURE. Balguse of Assets and Einb
ities on 31st May, 1992,396, 159.74 Revenue from 1st", to. 30th
1,648,108.61 Juac, 1929
June, 1922
Balance
311,239,507.03
1,319,6-47,80
.. 9,712,949.38
A comparative statement of the Colony's! revenue and expenditure for the pericd ended June 30th, this year, gives the
REVENUE. following totals:
Sir Sidney Lee. "in letter to The Time, writes:-Last April the King of Slam atarked his deep interest in Shake Total (exclusive of
Land Sales) speure by generous donations to the funds
This year. Last year. $9.311,878 $7,001,866
of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, of Land Sales (Prenta
208,027 the Memorial Theatre at Stratford-on-
OD New Leases).... 2,197,356 Avon, and of "The Old Vic." As chair-
$11,512,220 $7,810, 194 man of the Birthplace Trustees, 1 ven- tared last May, while acknowledging hie Majesty's gonorosity to the Birthplace
EXPENDITGEL.
Trust, to request the Siamese Minister Total (for six months)3,278,020 26,121,321
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NOW IN HONGKONG! FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. MADAME ISIS,
in London to forward, for his Majesty's acceptance, an early copy of the new edi tion of my "Life of Shakespeare". I have just received from his Majesty an
The unfouncement, which is widely autograph letter in which, after thanking me for my gift, be pays so fire a personal published, that the Calcutta, Club intends tribute to our national pect that I feel drastically to curtail the supply of Derby
to England, has CELEBRATED am justified in communicating it to your Sweepstakes sickets readers. The Chargé d'Affaires of the caused disappointment in sporting circles, Siamese Ministry in London informs me especially among Commission Agents, that he sees no objection to the course one of whom laments that he will probably am taking. His Majesty, whose letter is be lucky to get five tickets as compared dated Dusit Palace, Bangkok, Siam, with 10,000 Last year, July 15th, 19," writes of his study of Shakespeare's, works thus:-
Speculation prevails whether the deci- sion is due to representations by the
I have always been a very devout Home authorities or to Calcutta's objec since I knew tion to the large profits demanded by Shakesperian ever- enough English to read the poet." I have purchasers of large blocks. read all his works, every end of them at hom least twice, and several of them more times than I can remember, and ret 1
SHADOWS BEFORE..
inanage to find some fresh wonder and Be mindful of what is written: beauty every time I re-read one of his works, Shakespeare has became almost areal personality with me, and I adways instictively turn to him when
feel worried and out of sorts.
I feel sure that English students and lovers of Shakespeare will welcome warm. ly the King of Siam's intimato avowal of uyupattelic appreciation,
Mr. B. F. Lyne, 3, King's Bench Walk, Temple, E.C., writes to The Times:-In
If
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on the evenings of the 12th, 14th and 18th inst.
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WHAT IS EYESTRAIN? The eye has certain tiny musales. 1014 I was being shown around the Cathe When objecta wa look at do not come dral at Aarhus, in Jutland, and my guide, up to a sharp focus in the eye, these pointing out to me a tomb on which s
coat of arms appeared, asked me if I musales exert themselves unduly and krew to what family they belonged. I enable as to see clearly in spite of the told him that I bad not the slightest idea. defect. These muscles tire and relax He replied that this was the answer
which to received from practically every causing the objecta looked at to becoine visitor; in fact, during the whole time blurred and indistinct. Upon closing the that he had been conducting parties round.
the church the only person who had 700 for law seconds the muscles be recognised the arms as being these of come more or less rested, and objects Ham'et's Emily was the proat King of are clear again for a brief period. Diam
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MADANE IBIS has met with the greatest of access in her first week, as the many satisfied Clients of this talented lady will testify
MADAME IRIS is making a World Tour and in only staying in Hongkong for a short time.
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