A BONGKONG DAILY PRESS
BANKS
HONGKONG' AND '
"SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION
Authorised Capitul
........ 880,000,000
THE CHARTERED
BANK OF INDIA,' AUSTRALIA &
CHINA **
Issued & Fully Paid Up 820,000,000 Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1838
Reserve Funds:
Sterling ....
H.E. Currency Reserve $10,000,000 Reserve Liability of
Proprietors
H. K. STOCK
EXCHANGE
December. 17
The market was quiet but steady during the short session
Buyers
Douglases, $81,
HK. & K. Wharves, $115.
H.K. Docks (Old), $184. HK. Docks (New), $171. Providents (Old), $8.20.- Providents (New), $5.90. H. & S, Hotels, $62. H.K. Lands $357.
£6,500,000
$20,000,000
HEAD OFFICE; LONDON:
"39, Bishopsgate E.C.2. Paid-up Capital ...... £3,000,000 Reserve Fund
£3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Pro-
prietors.......
HK. Realties, $5.
Star Ferries, $71.
£3,000,000
Head Office:-HONG KONG
Board of Directors.
T. E. Pearce, Esq., Chairman. Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, "
Deputy Chairman.
J. K. Bousfield. Esq..
A H. Compton, Esq..
Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell,
W. H. Lock, Engi.
G. Miskin, Esq..
K. S. Morrison, Esq.
Bon, Mr. A. L. Shields,
H. V. Wilkinson, Esq.
Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn.
MANCHESTER BRANCH: 71. Mosley Street, Manchester.
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES:
ALUR STAR HONG KONG PENANG AMRITSAR ILOILO
RANGOON BANGKOK IPOR
KARACHI KLING KOBE
BATAVIA
JOMBAY CALCUTTA
CANTON..
Chief Manager. CAWNDORE
KUALA
MANILA JIKDAN -
NEW YORK PEIPING
CKBU
Branches:-
COLOMA DELUI
LUMPUR KUCHING MADRAS
Aruch
Ipoh
Penang
Bangkok
Johore
Rangoon
Batavia
Kobe
Saigon
Hombay Calcutta
Kowloon San
HAIPHONG HATHURG BANKOW HARBIN
Francisco
Canton
Chefoo
Culombo
Kuala
Lumpur Shanghai
London Singapore Lyona Sourabaya Dairen Malacca Sungei
Foochow Manila Baiphong. Maar
Patani Swatow
Hamburg (Johore) Tientsin Hankow Mukden Tokyo Harbin New York Tsingtao Hongkes Peiping Пoilà
Yokohama
Current Accounts opened Izi Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local and other Cur-1 rencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
Also up to date Safe Deposit Roxes in various sizes To Let.
Hong Kong, 7th October, 1938.
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK
The Business of the above Bank
is conducted by the HONG KONG),
(Peking)
'BAIGON.
SEREMBAN
SHANGHAI
SINGAPORE SITIAWAN BOURABAYA TAIPING TIENTSIN
Sandakun Lights, $101. Watsons, $7.45,
Entertainments, $6.40. H.K. Covt, 4% Loan, 6p.m. H.K. Govt. 31% Loan, par.
Sellers
Hongkong Bank, $1340.. H.K. & K. Wharves, $117. Humphreys, $9
H.K. Electrics, $57. Dairy Farms, $243. Lane, Crawfords. $8. Constructions, $13. ||
Sales Hongkong Bank, $1335/30. HK. & K. Wharves. $115. H.K. Docks (New), $17).
TONGKAR
(Bhuket)
Star Ferries, $72.
H.K. Electrics, $58.
THINGTAO YOKOHAMA
FOREIGN EXCHANGI and General Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year or shorter periods ak rates which will be quoted on application. The Bank's Head Office in London undertakes Executor and Trustee business, and claims re- covery of British Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may be ascertained at any of the Agencies and Branches.
R. A. CAMIDGE,
"
Manager!
THE CHASE BANK
15, QUEEN'S ROAD' CENTRAL
HEAD OFFICE:
19. PINE STREET,
NEW YORK.
& SHANGHAI BANKING COR- An American Bank offering com
PORATION. Bales may be ob- taimed on application.
For the Hong Kong & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
V. M. Grayburn,
Chief Manager.
Hong Kong, 7th October, 1938.
BANK OF EAST ASIA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ....810 000,000.00↑ Paid-up Capital... 1,598,600.00 Reserve and Undivided
Profits
8,776,726,78
Bead Office:-HONG KONG No. 10, Des Voeux Road, Central.
Board of Directora:
Bir Shouson Chow, Chairman Li Koon Chun, Esq. Li Lan Sang, Esq. P. K. Kwok, Esq. WongChuson, Esq. Wong Tun Tong, Esq. Kun Ying Po, Esq. Chan ChingBhek, Esq. FungPingWah Eq.
Kan Toog Po, Esq., Chief Manager. 1. The Foug. Eng., Manager.
Amey
Ebay
CANTER
Haiphong
Hanker
Branches and Agencies:--
Kowloon Landin
Manila Melbourn Nagauska New York
Henelain Paris
Koba
Perang Bourabaya Kangnon
Bwntow Saigon Sydney
Talhoku San Fran.
cisco Tiontela
Vancouver
Beattie Tokyo
Semarang
Shangha
Felping Hicgapore
Tokohama
il
Every description of Banking
|
plete Foreign Banking Service in the principal Markets of
Interest Rates on Application.
the world.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
This_Bank_is entirely owned by THE CHASE NATIONAL BANK, NEW YORK, with Resources over 11.8. $2,500,000,000.
Manager.
D. M. BIGGAR,
1.
BANK OF CHINA
Specially Chartered by THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CHINA AS AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
BANK
PAID-UP CAPITAL $40,000,000.00 (BRANCHES ALL OVER CHINA)
Owing to our numerous Branches in China and connections in the
principal Commercial Centres of the World, we are able to extend to our Clients special facilities for Domestic and Foreign Banking and Exchange.
Head Office: SHANGHAI Hong Kong Branch:
4, QUEEN'S ROAD, C. South Ching Offices:
and Exchange business transacted. CANTON Lone granted
securities.
ΠΟ
KONGMOON TOISHAN approved SWATOW
SHIUCHOW KINGCHOW
Current Accounts opened in Local We also handle the issue of Currency and Fixed Deposits re- Bonds and other Public Funds of ceived for one year or shorter the Chinese Government both at periods in Local and Foreign Cur Home and Abroad. rencies on terms which will be
quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes To Let
KAN TONG PO.
Chief Manager.
SHOU J. CHEN,
Manager.
WINTER CLOTHES
Women's, Men's & Children's
WANTED URGENTLY
HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
Monday & Thursday
ICE HOUSE STREET
10 to 12 Noon,
Antamoks Ps., 491
Baguio Gold Pa., .23
FINANCE
SERVICE NEWS
RADIO
(Continued from Page. 3).
QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE
- Sister Miss M. M. Davies resigns, |her appt (Dec. 1).
ESTABLISHMENTS
RAS.C. Training Centre.--Capt.
PROGRAMMES
(Continued from Page 3)
8 pm. Local"Time Signal, Wen- ther Report and Announcements.
8.03.p.m. Carroli Gibbans (Piano) and His Boy Friends.
Ain't She The Dainty (Theme Song 'Aunt Sally"),
I Want A Fair And Square Man (Theme Song 'Aunt Sally')-Car- G. A. Bond, R.A.SC., to be Instr.roll Gibbons and John W. Green (Nov. 23)
(Piano Duet) with Their Boy
Inspr.. Dept. Capt. F. C. D. Friends. Tothill, Rifte Bdc., to be Asst. Inspr. (Nov. 21).
Nymph Ermant Selection (Cole Porter Carroll Gibbons and John, W. Green (Piano Duet) accomp. by Their Boy Friends.
It's An Old Southern Custom Meyer),
I
According To The Moonlight
and His Boy Friends."..
MEMORANDA
LA-Col, A. V. Holt, D.SO. hp. 1st, late Black Watch, retires on ret. pay (Dec. 211 Maj. W. H Brookes. M.C. ret. pay, is granted (Moyer)-Carroll Gibbons (Plano) the local rank of Lt.-Col. while empld. as Chief Recruiting Off Birmingham Recruiting Area (Deg. JD); Maj. J. S. Marsh, M.C., RA, is granted the local rank of Lt.Col. while empld. as Dep. Chief Inst. Mil. Coll. of Science. (Dec. 3).
ROYAL NAVY
28 YEARS IN COMMAND Captain H. P. Boxer, A.D.C., who
(Prices below in Phil. Currency) is shortly to relinquish the com- mand of H.M.S. Cochrane and the post of Senior Officer, Réserve Fleet, and King's Harbour Master at Rosyth, in which Captain P. K. Kekewich will relleve him, has had an exceptional record of service in command of ships, extending over 28 years.
Benguet Consol.. Ps. 12.50 Coco Groves Ps. 48} Cons. Mines., .0033 Demonstrations Ps.. .27 I. X. L. PS.. 06 Paracale Gumans Ps. 13 San Mauricio Ps.. 1.80 Suyoc Consol Ps., 201 United Paracales Pa. „„56
MOTOR TRAFFIC
MARKS
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:—
Capt. (E)-B. L. G. Sebastian, to Royal Oak (Dec. 1).
Surgn, Cdr.-O. E. Heath. M.R. C.S. L.R.C.P.. to Victory. for R.N.B.; F. E. Fitzmaurice. M.B., to Repulse (Dec. 8).
Midnight In Mayfair (Chase)-- Carroll Gibbons (Plano).
With Thee I swing (Adiam) — Carroll Gibbons and Ells Boy Friends.
Foolin' Myself (Tinturin). You're Here, You're There, You're Everywhere (Loeb)-Carroll' Gib- bons (Plano) and His Boy Friends. 8.30 p.m. Songs by Robert Ashley (Baritone).
With All My Heart (lm 'Her Master's Voice'),
Bird On The Wing (GrosK), Moon For Sale Henderson and Rosen) with Orchestra.
8.40 p.m. Concert Waltzes. Rosenkavalier Waltzes (R. Strauss)-Bruno Walter conduct- ing the Berlin Philharmonic Or- chestra.
The Last Waltz (Oscar Strauss). Donauwellen, Waltz (Ivanovici) Edith Lorand Orchestra, North Sea Waves-Waltz (Kran- nig)-Orchestra Mascotte.
נה
9 p.m. London Relay-Increas- ed Facilities'
With reference to Government Notification No. 808 of July 16, 1936.
'For the passage of wheeled be- hicles, for instance velocipedes, In- whereby the distinguishing mark
Lt.-Cdrs. W. F. Hollins, to Put-valid chairs, and ambulances.' EA was allotted to certain Eastan, in command (Dec. 15); G. D. African dependencies in the list of s. Johnson, to Osprey (Dec, 18): the jubilee of the Pneumatic Tyre. A Programme in celebration of countries, etc., which are parties by P. W. Burnett, to Kelly (Jan. 12). ratification or accession to the In-
patented by John Boyd Dunlop in Lernational Convention relative to 28; H. Dodge.. to Pembroke, for
Lts.-J. Pengelly, to Syringa (Nov. 1888. Motor Traffic signed at Paris on
The speakers will include:-Mrs. crsc. (Dec. 5 to Dec. 9 inclusive): Jean McClintock the inventor's April 24, 1926, or to which the Con-
R. E, Coltart, to H. 33: P. J. Cald-daughter Thornton vention has been extended) it is well, to H. 33, in command: J. Captain G. E. T. Eyston, holder of Rutter and
hereby notified for general in- formation that under Article 5. of Grant, to Woolston (Dec. 15); W, the world's land-speed record from the Convention and with effect
King, to Titanja: G. H. the house in Belfast where the in- from July 1, 1939, certain such dependencies have been allot-
hy Richard ted new distinguishing marks as follows:-
One Alone ("The Desert Song"— Romberg).
仆
of
D. A.
When You're Away (The Only Gir!”......Herbert),
Greenway. E. C. Fannell, F. Evention was made. Newstead, H. F... Fewins, to Dwart: 9.20 p.m.Songs W. S.Donald, to H. 32, in com- Crooks (Tenor). mand; D. E. Mansfeld, to 123, in Kenya Colony and Protectorate, command: G.. D. A. Gregory. to BAK: Tanganyika Territory, EAT; Sturgeon, In command; L. H. Ret- Uganda Protectoraten EAU; Zantle. to Tarpon; A. W. Langridge, zibar, EAZ: Northern.. Rhodesia, to Narwhal (Dec. 18); J. H. Eaden, NR.
to Spearfish, in command: A. R. The letters EA will "remain the Hezlet. to Titania: W. A. W. Fo- distinguishing mark for Nyasaland land. to Theils (Dec, 17): G. J for the present.
Wright, to Sterlet (Dec. 20); J. L. With reference to Government Livesay, to Medway (Dec. 211: T. Notifications No. 917 of November A. Turner, G. H. 8: Hayward, R. F'. 30. 1938. No. 603 of August 27, 1937. Jenks, J. F. B. Brown, D. 8. Massey and No. 103 of February 11. 1938. Dawson, to Dolphin, for erse. (Jan. the following should be added to 2); A. E. M. Raynfsord, to Fame the list of countries, etc., which are (Jan, 3): E. G. Knapton, to Osprey parties by ratification or accession (Jar 4); D. A. B. Abdy, to Qtus
the International Convention; rundated). regarding the Taxation of Foreign Motor Vehicles, 1931:---
to
Kenya Colony and Protectorate. Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Uganda Protectorate, Tanganyika Territory, Zanzibar,
Surgn. Lt.-G. H. C.. R. Critien. M.B., to Ashanti (undated).
. Surgn. Lt. (D)-R. 8. Jenkins, to Pembroke. for R.N.B. (Dec. 5).
Sub-Lts.-A. C. Halliday, to Med-
way (Dec. 11); T. 1. Beet. to Beat The Government of Iraq has also J. V. Brothers, to Thetis; K. DO. acceded with effect from March 20. | Gatehouse, to Trident (Dec. 17);) 1939,
D. W. Leggatt. to Medway (Dec. With reference to Government (17), and to Regent undated); J. Notification No. 874 of November B. F. Bracksenbury, to Cachalot 10. 1938, the paragraph relating to Dec. 19); ML. C. Crawford, to the Government of Iraq is can- Sealion; G. Marsh, to Thames; celled.
K. Barkley, to Pandora R. A. St. C. Sproul-Bolton, to Parthlan; S.
EXAMINATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY
You will Remember Vienna (flm Viennese Nights Hammerstein and Romberg)—with Orchestra.
9.30 p.m. London Relay-The News.
9.50 p.. Dance Music. Fox-Trots-Shall We Dance from the aim).
Slap That Bass (from 'Shall We Dance')-Harry Roy and His Or chestra with, vocal refrain.`, Tango Siempre 'Unidos questa Tipica Francisco with vocal refrain.
-20
Canaro
10 p.m. London Relay-Ups And downs.'
A radio plaything written by W. Farquharson Small and based upon Frank Stockton's short story 'A Tale of Negative Gravity Produc-
tion by W. Farquharson Small,
10.35.p.m. Charpentier-Impres sions D'Italie.
Orchestra Bymphonique de Paris under the direction of Gustave Charpentier.
11 D.m Close down,
15
A. Porter, to Rover: R.P. Webb, CONSIGNEES' NOTICES to Proteus (undated),
PROMOTION
Cd, Bosn. (Retd.).-B. C. Jones.
It is notified that during the year to rank of Lt. (retd) (seny. April 1939, examinations for Certificates 1, 1937).
of Competency aa Masters; Mates and Engineers will be held on the following dates:-
THE ARMY
APPOINTMENTS IN INDIA
January 24, February 14, March The Commander-in-Chief in In- 14, April 18, Mày 16, June 20, July dia has made the following up- 18, August 15, September 19, Octo-pointments:-
ber 17, November 21, December 19:
NOTICE TO CONKIGNERS.
OCEAN STEAM SHIF CO, LTD.
ADD
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD.
CONSIGNEES per Co's Vessel "AGAMEMNON "
FROM UNITED KINGDOM VIA
SINGAPORE.
reby notified that their Cargo be dischargedi into Holt'
Major G. L. Tärver, 10th Baluch Candidates for examinations for Regiment, as G.8.0.3, General Staff Certificates of Competency for Branch, Army Headquarters, in are Masters and Mates should present place of Major R. Gordon, 11th Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie ab their papers to the Examiner at Sikh Regiment, who becomes 0.8. Consignees rink and subject to Terms the Harbour Office at 10 am, on 0.2, Deccan District. the Saturday preceding the exami- nation.
Colonel G. E. Toynbee, C.M.G., C.B.B., who has been officiating Candidates for examination for as Deputy Director of Supplies and Certificates of Competency for 1st Transport, Northern Command, and 2nd Class Engineers should confirmed in the appointment, in present their papers to. the place of Brigadier 8. T. Polley. Examiner at the Government Lieutenant-Colonel H. F. C. Mc- Marine Surveyor's Office at 9.30 a.m. at least three days before the Swiney, D.SO., M.C., who has been oziciating as A.A. and Q.M.G.,
examination.
Deccan District, retains that ap pointment vice Colonel W. G. Elphinston, M.C.
and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Whart. The Cargo will be ready for Delivery from Godows on and after 17th Dec.
unless Notice has bend given prior to Optional cargo will not be funded bere steamer's arrival, bat carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.
All broken, abafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where,
will be examined on any Tuesday and Fridays between the
hours of 10.45 a., and Norm within the Free Storage period.
No Calm will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godows, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 24th Dec., will be subject
LOCAL ESTATE
Major L. H. Cookram 7th Gurkha Local estate, sworn under $28. 700, was left by the late Mrs. Command Headquarters, vice Leu- Quan Mok Yet Yeng, allas yet tenant-Colonel D. T. Cowan, MC Tong, allas Yow Yung, of Toron Major A. N. Duggal as DAD. of to Rent. to, Canada, who died on May 26, Pathology, Waziristan District. in
place of Major T. C. Puri.
Lieutenant
Colonel
H.
1938, in Canada.
An application by Mr. RE Woo, lawful attorney, for sealing Williams, M.C., 16th Light Cavalry, Exemplification of Probate of the as officiating Commandant of the Will, has been granted:
| Equitation School.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th Jan., or they will not be recognised.
NoFire Insurance will be affected
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agents.
[9036
17th December, '1938.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1938.-PAGE 13
PRESIDENT LINER
Sailings
SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES
TIA KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND HONOLULU SS. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE"
S.S." PRESIDENT TAFT" S.B.
Baila Dec. 18th at aco P.M.
#1
Doo. 81st at 2.00 P.M.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND " 8.8. "PRESIDENT PIERCE "
"
Jan. 13th at Midnite.
Jan. 27th at 4.00 P.M.
NEW YORK AND BOSTON YIA SUEZ
S.S." PRESIDENT ADAMS" 88. "PRESIDENT VAN BUREN" SS PRESIDENT HARRISON " S.S." PRESIDENT HAYES"
"
Sails Dec, 23rd at 11-NoON
+
Jan 6th at 18-NOON
11
44
MANILA
S.S." PRESIDENT ADAMS" 8.S.FRESIDENT TAFT"
S.S." PRESIDENT VAN BUREN " S.S." PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Jan. 20th at 18-NOON'
Feb. 3rd at 19-NOON
Sails Dec. 23rd at 12-Noon Dec. 25th at 8.00 PM
F
11
Jan. 6th at 12-Noon
Jen 7th at 3,00 P.M.
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD.
ROUND THE WORLD SERVICE
FORMERLY DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES
12, PEDDER ST.
THE
8.8. "HELIOS"
TRL. 28171.
CHINA-SIAM
HONG KONG-BANGKOK
LINE.
leaving Hong Kong 21st December via Swatow
HONG KONG-SWATOW-AMOY
Accepting Passengers & Cargo for all thè nhove metioned ports........
HONG KONG-SINGAPORE-PENANG-RANGOON
ik
Regular Express Service
Accepting cargo for all the above mentioned ports.
Excellent passenger accommodation available,
For freight, passage rates and all other, information—Apply to :— THORESEN & CO., LTD.
General Agenta.
Queen's Building.
Tel: 30237.
'CONSIGNEES' NOTICES CONSIGNEES' NOTICES
SILVER LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
FROM NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO.
51
NHE Motor Vessel
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
KLAVENESS LINE.
FROM
PORTLAND, TACOMA," SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES.
BE 8.8.
THE
"ROSEVELLE"
"SILVERSANDAL"
baring arrived from the above Forts on 17th instant, Consignees of Cargo are having arrived, consignees of cargo by hereby informed that their Goods are her are informed that all goods are being landed at their risk into the Ou beitg landed at their risks into the Wharf and Godown Cumpary, Limited, rodowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon downs of the Bong Kong and Kowloon hazardous and/or extra-bazardous Kowloon, and stared at Consignees rish Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd. whenen and expense.
All broken, chatod, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Friday, 23rd instant, at 10 am-
delivery may be obisized.
Optional cargo will be carried on,. unless notice to the contrary be given
rior to arrival of steamr.
No claims will be admitted after the All Claim must be presented within 15 Days of the vessel's arrival here, goods have left the g downs and all goods remaining undelivered after 96th after which date they cannot be reDec., 1938, will be subject to rest. cognized.
All claims against the vessel must No Claims will be admitted after the be presented to the undersigned on or Goods have left the Godowns, and all before 2nd Jan., 1939, or they will Goods remaining undelivered after the not be recognized 14th init, 1938, will be subject to No Fire Insuranos has been effected, Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
Beat
FURNESS (FAR EAST), LTD.
2nd Floor, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building
- Dials 93165 & 29189. Hong Kong, 17th Dec, 1938.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods will be examined by the steamer's must be left in the godowns, where they surveyor on the 28th Dec, 1998, at
TO ..
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by THE BANK LINE (UBINA) LTD.,
Agents. [2040 | Hong Kong, 18th Dec., 1988. [3087
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