I
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
H. K. STOCK
EXCHANGE
Although the
amount
of
business transacted during the day was not on a large scale it does not afford a true indication of the market. The tone all round is steady with traders
FINANCE
Finance and Commerce
Allied Contraband Control HONGKONG
Increasing At Work: 735,000 Tons Of
their offers but scrip is scarce and may need more tempting - before coming to the surface.
BUYERS
H.K. Bank, $1330.
Bank of East Asia, $71.
Canton Ins., $200.
Union Ins., $390.
Douglases, 70.
1.
Decks, $19.
1
Providents. $1.
R. S. Hotels, $4.65.
Lands, $33.
Humphreys, $STİ. Realties, $4.30. Tramways, $16.20.
Peak Trams (0), $8. Peak Trams (N), $4. Star Ferries, $63). Yaumati Ferries, $23 Electrics, $511. Sandakan Lights, $111. Telephones (0) $231. Telephones (N), $7.30.
Cements, $151.
Ropes, $5,10.
Dairy Farms (0), $20.20.
Dairy Farms (N). $19,40.
Watsons, $81.
Entertainments, $81. Constructions (O), $11. H.K. Govt. 34% Loan. 97.
SELLERS
Tramways, $164.- Watsons. $81.
SALES
HK. Bank, $1330.. Docks, $19.
HK Mines, 4cts.
Cements, $151.
Dairy Farms (0), $204.
Watsons, $81/.35.
MANTLA GOLD SHARES Atoks, 194s, Antamok 16s, Baguio Gold 16s, Batong Bubay 0120s. Blg Wedge-21s, Coco Grove 1943, Con,. Mines 0025b, Demonstration 08s. East Mindanao 09s, IXL. 421b, Ipo Gold 15s, Itogon. Mining 298, Man- bulao Con. 015b, Masbate Con. 115. Mind. Motherlode "081, Mine, Operation 09b. North Camarines 161b. Paracale Gummaus 18jb. San Maurielo 85s, Surigao Con. 17b, Suyoc Con. 14js, Syndicate Inv.. 018b. United Paracale 30s.
Goods Detained
LONDON, Dec. 1 (BWS)-The Ministry of Economic Warfare states: "On Dec. 2 elghty neutral ships were in their contraband control bases in the United Kingdom, of which 47 had been there four days or less.
The total included 22 Dutch. 18 Swedish, 15 Norwegian, 9 Danish, 6 Belgian, 2 Greek, United States, 2 Panamanian, 1 Spanish. 2 Italian, 1 Rumaulan and 1 Finnish.
SHAREBROKERS
ASSOCIATION
Volume Of Business Transacted on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1999. "H.K. Docks
A.S. Watsons
300 $19.00
200
8.35
Dairles
100
20.25
China Lights (N)
144 4.70
HK. Mines
5,000 0.04
C
Coco Grove
10,000 Ps. 0.20
Coco Grove Batong Buhay
5,000 Ps. 0.20+
150.000 Ps. 0.012
and approximately 250,000 tons by France.
During the week ended Dec. 2. the Contraband Committee consi- dered cargoes of 110 ships which arrived since Nov. 25 and cargoes British Contraband Control inter-
of 57 ships outstanding from the
previous week.
The combined total of ships in- cluded 35 Italian, 27 Dutch, 21 Swedish, 19 British, 14 Norwegian, 11 Danish. 10 Belgian, 6 Greek, United States and 4 Finnish. Only one ship's entire cargo was seized. A1 whilst the entire cargoes of ships was released.
During the week ended Dec. 2.
cepted and detained 13,700 tons of
contraband 'goods of which there was evidence that they were des- tined for Germany.
YOU
Do
get
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1939. —PAGE
Order Your XMAS CARDS
Today
Cards
of Unusual Distinction
A thousand charming ways of saying "Merry Christmas. A thousand picturesque backgrounds amybolic of the season. That's why Cho San's Christmas cards ars' beat.
Che San & Co.
58. Des Voeux Hond, C.
Tel. 22357.
Indigestion
suffered so much with indigestion,"
RESERVE BANK OF "I writes Sirs. Singleton, of Bow," that
INDIA STATEMENT
Calcutta, Dec, 6 (Reuter).
Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Notes in circulation Notes (including held in the Bank- ing Department).... 23.374 23.327
8,949
has
Creaded mealtimes coming round. I was afraid to eat. Since taking Bisurated Magnesia
I can eat anything. My husband also suffered for years with Gastric Ulcers. but since taking Bisurated'
been free from pain Magnesia he One dose of Biaurated Magnesia will always relieve indigestion and stomach pain. The moment it reaches the stomach ie neutralises the burning ulcerating acid. Pain stops, and soon normal, healthy di 6,903 gestion is restored. Doctors everywhere use and recommend Bisurated Magnesia for the stomach. Get a bottle today Obtainable from all Chemists and Stores look for the oval
4,154
4,154
8,250
Mi
Government)........ 8,250 Securities (British
Government)
This total included 4.500 tons of fron pyrites, 1,750 tons of skins, 1,200 tons of coffee, 2,800 tons of other foodstuffs, 850 tons of tim-Rupee Coin and Bul- ber, 500 tons of cotton, 400 tons
lion in India. of petroleuth products. 250 tons of Gold Coin and Bul- ADVANCE MANIFESTS
chemicals. Other commodities de- lon in India
(Indian The system under which ad- talned included oll-seeds, oils and Securities vance.coples of manifests are re-fats, calcium, magnesite, tanning
celved and considered before the materials, wool and rubber. ship's arrival at British ports During the fortnight ended Nov. resulted during the week in 23 ships 30. French Contraband Contipl being so dealt with and 15 of the also detained 35,300 tons of con- ships concerned being released by traband, including 18.148 tons of
and the committee, subject "merely to food-stuffs
feeding stufs. a formal checking of the original 12.851 tons of metals and cres. manifests on arrival at the control 2.236 tons of textiles, 107 tons of hases.
wool, 99 tons of hair. 107 tons of 135,000 TONS DETAINED timber, 253 tons of resin. 147 tons Strice the beginning of the war of turpentine, 100 tons of cork, Aliled Contraband Control his in- 220 tons of fats, 214 tons of all-
detained tercepted and
approx-seeds, 583 tons of wire, 273 tons. imately 735,000 tons of Contraband. of chemicals. · Other gooda in- Of this total, 470,500 tons have cluded jute, sisal silk. rubber and been detained by Great Britain hides and skins.
HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS
STOCK EXCHANGE
Bayer Bellegem Ваня Sountral
SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION
THURSDAY 7.
DEC.
Buyer Beilera Balco Tomis
Banks
81330
$1330
H.K. Banks
£84
Do. (Col. Bag-)
£32
Do. (Lon. Reg.)
13
14
Chartered Banks
929 Mercantile Bk. "A" Marcantils B,
£11
ご
"0"
Bank of East Asia ...
N. C. & 8. Banks
Insurances
81330
£84
£82
£8
3,733 3,733
LONDON GOLD
London, Dec. 6 (Reuter) Bar Gold, Fine per oz., 168.
SHOE CO.LTD
HONGKONG SUPPLIES ALL
KINDS OF FOOTWEAR
You
want BISMAG trade mark.
'Bisurated' Magnesia
THE BEN LINESTEAMERS,
LIMITED.
FOR LONDON and LEITH
For Freight apply
to the Agents:
W. R. LOXLEY & CO., (CHINA) LTD.
Tel. 34185
York Building,
Hongkong Daily Press CLASSIFIED "ADVERTISEMENTS
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$873
£11
872
$60, cta.
101
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LADIES AND GENTS, TAILORS
RELIABLE TAILORING
Large assortment of Guaranteed- English, Material and Gents' Neckties, Shirts, Socks, and Collars just ar- rived. Available at reasonable prices. Full satisfaction Guaranteed.
THE JUBILEE SILK STORE Specialists in Gents' Wear, Sults, Shirts, Pyjamas and Underwear.
31 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Corner Peking Road.
$4.20 THE MOST RELIABLE
$4.40
$7.90
$23.80
$170
$42
$100
$18
$7.70
$3.86
18/6
$10
'LIQUID INSECTICIDE
GEE, IT'S SWELL
NOT TO BE
CRIHERED WITH
FLES
WHILE
WE EAT?
THAT'S BECAUSE
! SPRAYED WITa FLY-TOR. I USE IT BEFORE EVERY MEAL NOW
DEMAND THE GENUINE
FLY-TOX
#
Obtainable at all leading Drus.
and Department Stores Sole Distributors
UNITED TRADERS
TỤNG TONG
SILVER MARKET
LONDON SILVER
Telephone No. 50451
Jimmy's
AUCTIONEERS
GREATEST COLLECTION OF BARGAINS IN TOWN!
LAMMERTS AUCHON ROOM Lammart Brotiver. - 2. Chanaught Boud Chatral Telephone NO 20124.
ENGRAVERS
FEI FEI & CO. Photo Engravers
18. Cochrane Street, Telephone No. 22224,
BUTTERICK LADIES TAILOR
Ready made Costumes, overcoats, and evening dresses made to order. No. 16 Wyndham St. Tel.
London, Dec. 6 (Reuter) Silver: Small speculative buy- Ing. Market steady. In the after-23615. noon. the market was ̈ quietly- steady.
Bpot, 23-7/16d-
Forward, 23-8/Bd.
NEW YORK SILVER
New York Dec. & (Renter).
Official Price, 34-3/4.
BOMBAY EILVER
Bombay, Dec. 6 (Renter). Market-Quiet. Offtake 200 bars, Indian Mint Sliver
Ready
Jan 6 Settlement
Feb. 3 Bettlement
63-02 03-10 64-04
LONDON METALS
EXCHANGE
London, Dec. 6. (Reuter)
TIN
buyers
Standard, Cash 230 Standard,
3 months. 230
sellers
BEAUTIFY YOUR
HOME.
Flowers" beautify and make the Home attractive as nothing else. can do,
FOR SALE"
GARDEN SEEDS
FINE SELECTION OF
from
·SUTTON & BONS. Reading, ARTHUR YATES & CO., LTD.,
Sydney.
GRACA & CO. Dealers in Flower and Vegetable
12 Dealer
unquoted Seeds, Philatelic Goods, Toys, Etc.
No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET", unquoted P.O. Box No, 820,/ HONG KONG
SUMMER
DRESSES, DAY & EVENING HATS, BAGS & BEACH TOGS
at very moderate prices. Call on us and let us demonstrate to you THE SHANGHAI SUN FAT COMPANY.
EXPERT LADIES' TAILORS
No. 30, Nathan Road, Kowicon.
FIRST-CLASS
Telephone No. 50840.
SHANGHAI LADIES' TAILORS
Large Selection of Ready Made Ladies' Fur Coats, Winter Costumes and Overcoats always in stock at reasonable prices.
Alterations undertaken on Ladies' Furs and Foxes.
LONG KEE
31 NATHAN ROAD
Corner Peking Road,
THOMPSON
LADIES?
38,
Tel. 50451.
TAILOR
MODERN" DRESS CHEAP SALE
NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,
HOTELS
METROPOLE HOTEL Central, Clean, Comfortable.
All modern conveniences. All rooms with Private Bath, Mo- derate Dally or Monthly rates. Fully licenced. Tea. Dance Dally. Latest Swing Band. 5-7.30 p.m. Tel. 24425.
RADIO SERVICE
For prompt and efficient service in radio repairs, and pur- chases" of “ZENITH” long distance radios for 1939, always call at
EASTERN RADIO SERVICE LABORATORY. Kowloon, Hongkong.
229 Nathan Road.
FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR GIVE A ZENITH 1946 MODEL 58313 ALL WAVE SET. $99.50
GUARANTEE TO RECEIVE LONDON, PARIS, MOSCOW • &o, DIRECT,
CHUEN YEE HONG
54 Des Voeux Road C..
Telephone 24311.
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
$71
8500
PUBLIC AUCTION. 390
Undersigned have received
THE Unders from Liquidators
and others
-to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
on
Friday, the 8th December, 1939 commencing at 2.30 pm.
at their Sales Room," No. 35, Han-
kow Road, Kowloon.
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
comprising:-
Shipping
Canton InsUFENOME
2200
..
817
Union InsurSECSS Underwriters
8343
ក
---
$180
$70
812
$30
820
87/1
88.
970
$13
:
8100 HE. Firs
Douglas
Steambosta
$80 Indo-Chinna (Prat.)
$30. Indo-China (Def.)...
78/0 Shells
88.10 Waterboats
Docks. Wharves,
Godowns, etc.
$1014 H.K. & K Wharres
Provident
Providente (n)
842
$19
... H.K. & W. Docks...)
Do." (new)
$19.10
3195 Shanghal Docka 8. $17.60 New Engineerings 8.
Mining
$204 $14
i)
18/0 Kaila ---qu
18/0
$10
Baubi
310
84
$4.65 $33
#4.90
100
Teak and Iron Bedsteads, Divans, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Dressing
Tables, Chesterfield Bultes, Sideboards, Dining Tables, Chairs, Deaks, Bookcases, Cabinets. Tables, Rattan Furniture, Ward- robe and Cabin Trunks, Teapoys, Smoking Sets and Stands, etc., etc. Tientsin Carpets, Rugs, Pictures, Clocks, Ornaments, Curios, Cut- lery, "Dinner Service, Tea Sets, $16.20 3161 Glasses, Coal Scuttles and Brasses, Gramophones and Records, Electric Table Lamps, Fans and Heaters, Bronze, Brass, Aluminium and E P. Ware, Bathroom Scale, Radio Sets,, Elder-down Quilts, Blankets, Bed Sheets, Table Covers, Napkins, etc., etc.
$8
34
3031
$23
$514
also
$11
#23+
A QUANTITY OF BLACKWOOD
7.30
FURNITURE
and
1. Refrigerator "GiAllan"
1 Piano "OH Hooff"
DID
1 Planola and 75 Rolls Music
$5.10
1 Camera "Robot" in case
$20.10 $201
1 Microscope in case
$191
$6
1 "Agfa" 10 mm Cine Film Projec-
#t
tor in case
1. "Corona" Portable Typewriter
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Venezuala Gold Fide
4 cta, Hong Kong Mines ...
Lands, Hotels and
Buildings H.K. Hotala umey B.K.) Lands.....
M.....
1100 Do. 4% Debwizres #10 80 Shanghai Lands
$8
$4.70
#33)
B.
H.K. Realtime immi
Humphreya ******
Chinese Ertains
Cotton Mills
$23 Rwo. (8.)
$161 [E’haj Cottons (15.)
$42 Zoong Sings (8.)
$48 Wing On Textiles (8.)
***
Public Utilities
Tramways a
Pank Trauma (old)
Peak Trams (WW) 10+
Star Farrin
Y'canti Farris
Do. (new)
Lights (0) $7,65 China $4.70 Chins Lights(New)
China Lights Ets. H.K. Bectric
$184 Macao Electrico............
Bandakan Ligh Talephones (old). Telephones (narer)
18/3 Traction ......
18/9 Tractions" (prof.)
$14
$18
Industrials
Cald., Msog. (Ord.) §.
| Cald., Macy. (Prof.) 8.
Canton Tow
Ceasenta
MiscellaneoUS
#23
$7.50
$460
3511
#23
$7.20
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4
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151
Bopes AFİŞİ
$5.15
Dairy Farm (Old)
$20
Dairy Farm (New)
$39
Ch. E'tainmatche
Constructiona
(ok))
$6.20 $1,70
$1
||Construotioni
(now)
17:1
Lace Crawford
Nanyang Tokaona ........
**
1 Teakwood Dining Room Bulte
$1.80 Binceres
$12
Watsons
.47%
On View from Thursday, the 7th December, 1939,
Ch. G.5% 1995G $841, $100 |ELE. Gová. 49, Lonas
98%
H.K. Gort. 14% Lucan.
$41
H.K. Wing Om ma
Terina: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
AUCTIONEERS,
S'hai Wing On
18 Vibro Piling
14/8) Maramane Int. (Lam.)| 4/Marsmans Inv. (H.K.)
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