HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Finance and Commerce
WAR - TIME. ECONOMIES
HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS
STOCK EXCHANGE
BuyersBellors
Whether they have to submit to the restriction imposed by a petrol ration or not, many will be par- ticularly interested in the ideas $1341
and suggestions which, are being
put forward at the present tink
Bades
SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION
Noua SATURDAY 16.
DEC.
Bank
Buyers Balleta Salaa |Narulasi
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FINANCE
H.K. STOCK EXCHANGE
Market ruled quite steady for the short session, closing with a Arm undertana
BUYERS
HK Bank, $1340 Union Ins., $400. Douglases, $714. « Wharves, $101. Docks, $19.40.: Providents, $4.60.
H. & S. Kotels, $4.00
Humphreys, $7.80.
Money Market
PEOPLE'S SPENDING POWER IS STILL MAINTAINED
LONDON, Dec. 17 (Reuter)— On the Money Market the rise in note circulation from 433.9 to 545.1 millions indicates the maintenance of the people's spending power despite conditions.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1939. -PAGE
CHRISTMAS
AND
NEW YEAR HAMPERS
No. 4 Hamper
Lansun Extra Dry
Champa ne Vin. 1988 Black & White Whisky Gordon's Dry Gin Courvoisier V. O. Brandy Sandeman's Lt. Dry Sherr Hunt's Full Rich Port
= $60,00
with a view to making the most of the fuel allowed, writes a Home correspondent.
One of the most obvious sugges- tions is that of 'ccasting wherever possible, not only downhill but when approaching traffic lights or a place where a stop will have to be made.
"
Wall Street closed steady.
Miniature Cocktails
No. 5 Hamper
Lansan Extra Dry
WAX
qts
14
$1345/50
£644 £891 +8)
£11
$76
H.K. Banksia
Do. (Col. Bag) **** Do. (Lon. Bag.) ... Chartered Banks ..... £20 Mercantile Bks. "A"
brenntile Bk. "C Bank of East Asia ....
$1340
444
2841 £89
Realties, $4.40,
£29 £118
Star Ferries, $65.
Yaumati Ferries, $231.
$70
N. C. & B. Banks
Insurances
China Lights (Old), $8.15
W
BO cts.
Electries, $53,"
$400
$419
至少
Shipping
$71)
Douglass
There are many drivers.who are keeping a more careful waten en the speedometer, realising that a moderate speed will help to keen
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Steamboste
$90
ag
Indo-China
(Prof.)
$60
81/3
down the petrol bl.
WHAT OIL TO USE
It has also been demonstrated $4.45 'by independent tests in recent
$191
$220 Canton Insuranom...
Union InsuPENCES Underwriters
$190 H.K. Fires
Sandakan Lights. $11.60
$230
$105
80 cts.
$185
豁
811
$90
$70
81/3
$8
Telephones (New), $8.60.
:
Borrowers how find that loans over the year-end are preferable to overnight money.
Discounts were Anclined harden and this week's offerings are at £65,000.000 in Treasury Bills, allotted at the average rate of £1. 5. 3. against £1, 46, the previous week.
q
17
to
pt.
D.O.M.
qt.
Ross's Lime Juice
doz.
qt.
:
$3 #33]
$4.90
$34
:
$17.2 8172
Indo-Chinas (Dad.)...
Sholls
88.10 Waterboats`..........
Docks, Wharves, Godowns, eta,
8101 H., & K. Wharvos.
Providents
Providucts (now)
8101
34.55
-
$19)
H.K. & W. Dooks... $19.45
Dio, (now)
$195 Shanghal Docks 8. ... $19.80 Naw Enginearings B.
Mining
17/0 Kailan ............... 810 10 Rauba............ $4 Venezuela Gold Pida 4 cta Hong Kang Min ... Lands, Hotels and Buildings
H.K. Hotels. H.K. Lands ....................B.
$100 Do. 4% Debentura
10 70 Shanghai Lands B
H.K. Realise w
Humphrey
$103 Chinese Estates
Cotton Mil
826 Ewe (8.)
$16: (8′hai Cottons (8.) ... $42 Zoong Sings (9.)
$18) Wing On Textilee (B.}
Public Utilities
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$195 $19.80
17/6 ax.div $10.10
$4.
years that when an "engine Is 819.40 running on light load, the use of too heavy lubricating oll Increases petrol consumption by about 10 per cent.
a
Yet it was necessary to err on the heavy side in selecting a lubricating oil in order to with- stand prolonged full-throttle work In hot weather.
the Under
wartime present motoring conditions it is possible. and desirable, that improved petrol consumption be sought by using a thinner all than would be correct under normal circumstances.
This is backed by expert opinion. because motorists will rarely be ex- ceeding 40 m.p.h, and they will be making shorter journeys, so that the" engine will not reach the high temperatures attained on long Turis." The cooler weather also is an aid.
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14.40
$7.80
"
$56 #231
The point is that those who are charging over to winter-grade all $8.10 can go a little farther than the grade normally recommended.
:
$1.95 #33)
34.90/14.95 ...
100 %.
$4.40.
$87.80
$27
$JES
$42
$100
¡Tramway! - SEACELASTI
$171
$8
Peak Trama (oliť) ...
$4
Peak Trama '(new) ...
Star Ferries
$66
Y'mati Ferriss
$231
Do. (new)
4Ř
China Lighta (0)
$8.20
8
まる
China Lights (New)
84.90
Chins Lights Rtn.
53,33)
H.K. Electrica
853
$18
Haco Elisotrios ...................
$11.60
Sandakan Lights
$25
Telephones (old)
8241
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
88.60
#91
Telephones (new)
$8.10
18/3
Tractions
18.6,
13:9 Tractions (prst.)
Industrial
$14.90 Cald., Macg. (Ord.) 8.
$13
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Cald., Macg. (Fref.) 8.
81
Canton Tone
S
Biel
Camanta
$162
9163
Bopes........
$6
Miscellaneous
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THE
Undersigned have received instructions
Dairy Farm (Old)....
3202
8201
Dairy Farm (New)
$20
રા
Ch. E'tainmente
86.70
811
Constructions
· (old)
to sell by
31
Construction (new)
$71 Lane Crawforda
PUBLIC AUCTION
$1.80 Sinceres
$8.95
$3.85
Nanyang Tobaco0 ....
Watsons
$5 $4
$8.80
On
47, Ch. G.5% 1925G #Bd■.
$100 H.K. Govt., 4% Loans
100.
Tuesday, the 19th December, 1939 commencing at 2.30 p.m.
$67 R.K. Gori. 31% Loss
97%
341 HE Wing On
$41
S'hal Wing On......
281
Vibro Piling
#
$10
at their Sales Room, No. 35 Han-
14/6
Marsmans Inv. (Lon.)
40.
| Karamana Inv. (H.K.)
31
Wm. Powells
Dairy Farms (Old), $21, Dairy Farms (New), $201. Watsons $8.85. Entertainments, $64. Constructions (Old), $12
SELLERS
Bank of East Asia, $78 H. & S. Hotels, $5.10 Lands, $34.
Tramways, $17.30. Telephones (Old), $251.
SALES
H.K. Bank, $1950. Union Ins. $4124. Docks, $194.
H. & S. Hotels, $4.99 Trainways. $17.20. Telephones (New), $81. Ropes, $6.
Watsons. 58.85.
MANILA GOLD SHARES Atoks 18 b, Antamck 154. a, Bagulo Gold 154 b. Batong Buhay 0120 s, Big Wedge 22 b. Coco Grove 17 s. Com. Mines, 0030 s, Demon- stration 11 s, East Mindanao 104 b. 1. X. L. 40 s, Ipo Gold 13 b, Itogon Mining 27 s, Manbülao Con, 015 b Masbate Con. 104 s. Mind, Mother- Jode 08 b. Mine Operation 10 s. North Camarines 16 s, Paracale Gummaus 20 s, San Mauricio 81 8 Surigao Con, 151 b, Suyoc Con. 14 s, Syndicate Iny, 019 b, United Para- cafe 32 s.
1 pt.
Champagne Vin. 1938, Black & White Whisky Gordon's Dry Gin Courvoisier V. O. Brandy Vino de Pasto Sherry Burt's Full Rich Port Sauterne
Giares
French Vermouth. D.O.M.
Gordon's Peppermint
1 Bott, Ross's Lime Juice
=
$68.00.
Speeta) Hampers made to mult Customers Requirements
Sim
DODWELL &
Queen's Building
CO., LTD.
WINE DEPARTMENT
Telephone 20636.
SHOE CO.LTD.
HONGKONG SUPPLIES ALL
FINDS OF FOOTWEAR
Hongkong Daily Press CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
MARBLE HALL
(and Annexe Private Hotel), 34, Granville and 103, Austin Roads, Kowloon, tennis courts. Beautiful garden. Rooms and suites with private bathrooms, All modern conveniences. Apply proprietress, 103, Austin Road, Phone 50233 and 34. Granville Road. Phone 59433.
RELIABLE TAILORI G
LADIES AND GENTS. TAILORS
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 Cents' Wear, Suits, shirts, Pyjamas and Underwear.
31 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Telephone No. 50451
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 Rosi, Kowloon.
Telephone No. 56846.
USK
Córner Peking Road..
SPECIALTY SHOPS
MADE YOUR HOME CHARMING !
B. B. Co., LAMPSHADE
44A, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.
FIRST-CLASS
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
TEL: 59493.
Corner Peking Road
Tel. 50451
kow Road, Kowloon.
LA QUANTITY OF TOXS
also
SUNDRY GOODS"
and
Australian" Hams "Atlas"
(to be sold singly)
A *Salon to Shanghal
ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
There is no doubt that one of as to comply with any particular the reasons why electricity has requirements and the material and proved so popular and useful for workmanship will be backed by the and reputation of an Brandlighting and general use is to be name
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found in the excellence of the established firm. details which are used in wiring systems.
The requirements of the electrical
The name of British Insulated Cables, Ltd, is associated with the making of cables and wires for all
On View from Monday. the 18th engineers have been closely studied sorts of purposes, but the list of the
December, 1939.
by those who have set themselves products of the company's factorieg out to meet these needs and, by incide many other fittings and connection equipment like commutator bars, reason of their close
fuse with the trade, they have been indicators, feeder" pillars,
fuses, knife switches. enabled to produce what is requir-boxes,
metres, overhead equipment, rivet ed as soon as the need arises.
Whether the nttings are for heaters, welders, and many other normal work or for some special ap- accessories pilcation, they can be supplied so
'Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
AUCTIONEERS.
THE BEN LINESTEAMERS,
LIMITED.
FOR LONDON and LEITH
For Freight apply
to the Agents
W. R. LOXLEY & CO., (CHINA) LTD.
Tel. 34165
York Building.
Furthermore they have been supplied to all parts of the world where they continne to PIVA satisfactory service.
An Organisation which kaa specialised in the production of electrical fittings, for many years is Walsall Conduits, Ltd., a name which indicates but one phase of the business.
It is always abreast of the times in the supply of switchboards, fuseboxes, conduits for all situa- tions, with the necessary elbows, tee-pieces, Junctions, and so on. for completing an installation of any extent and to comply with any standard of inspection.
"That is an important point which should be borne in mind by buyers of electrical fitting.
In the home country the standard of material and work- manship in all electrical details has to be kept up and the Arms of established reputation are keen to watch that nothing issues from their works which wit in any way. injure their repute,
PANG FUNG. FURNITURE SUFTLIFE & DEALER.
Dealing in all kinds of modern teak wood furni- ture, and also for WIRE. At "reasonable price, with promptly to order.
No. 134, Johnstone Road, Hongkong Tel. 23350, BUTTERICK LADIES TAILOR
Ready made Costumes, overcoats, and evening dresses made to order. No. 16 Wyndham St. Tel. 23615.
BRITISH - AMERICAN CANDY STORE, 15 POTTINGER STREET, JUST RECEIVED LARGE STOCK CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY FINE ASSORTMENT CHOCO- LATES, FANCY GIFT BOXES ALSO LATEST NOVELTIES IN CRACKERS, STOCKINGS.
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THE MOST RELIABLE LIQUID INSECTICIDE
GEE, IT'S SWELL
NOT TO BE BOTHERED WITH
FLIES WHILE
WE EAT!
THAT'S BECAUSE
|| SPRAYED WITH
FLY-TOX. 1 USE
Jimmy's
ENGRAVERS
FEI FEI & CO. Photo Engravers
18. Cochrane Street, Telephone No. 22224,
AUCTIONEERS
GREATEST COLLECTION OF BARGAINS IN TOWN!
LAMMERT'S AUCTION ROOM Lamanti Brothers--2. Convught Road Cemend. Telepivar No. 20224.
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME.
Flowers beautify and make the
THE EMPRESS STORE
54 Nathan Road, Kowloon-Telephone 57155
JUST arrived ample selection of FANCY SWEETS,
PROVISIONS & CHRISTMAS GIFTS...
EXTREMELY MODERATE PRICES
INSPECTION INVITED
PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE
HOTELS
METROPOLE HOTEL 'Central, Clean, Comfortable. All modern conveniences. All rooms with Private Bath. Mo- derate Daily or Monthly rates. Fully licenced. Tea Dance Daily. Latest Swing Band 5–730 pm. Tel. 24425.
RADIO SERVICE
For prompt and efficient service in radio repairs, and pur- 'chases' of “ ZENITH" long distanca radios for-1939. always onil at
Home attractive as nothing else EASTERN RADIO SERVICE LABORATORY.
IT., BEFORE EVERY MEAL HOW
can do
FOR SALE
DEMAND THE GENUINE
FLY-TOX
Obtainable at all leading Drug and Department Stores
Bole Distributors UNITED TRADERS RONG TONG
FINE SELECTION OF GARDEN SEEDS
from
SUTTON & SONS, Reading. ARTHUR YATES & CO., LTD., Sydney.
GRACA & CO. Dealers in Flower and Vegetable Beads, Philatelic Goods, Toys, Etc. No. 10. WYNDHAM STREET, P.O. Box No. 620, * HONG KONG
228 Nathan Road.
Kowloon, Hongkong.
FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR GIVE A ZENITH 1940 MODEL 58313 ALL WAVE SET.
$99.50
GUARANTEE TO RECEIVE · LONDON. `PARIS, "MOSCOW &c. DIRECT. CHUEN YEE HONG
54 Des Voeux Rond C.
Telephone 24311.