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HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS
Finance and Commerce
PRESENT SITUATION ON BONDS DRAWN
FEEDING OILS
11
From information available to the Agricultural Sappiles Board, it would appear that the production of feeding oils from Canadian sources should be adequate to meet the country's re-
quirements next winter, but the situation with respect to 簇 sufficient supply of fortifying oils is evidently not so satisfactory particularly in respect to prices. Inasmuch as there may be some doubt with respect to the avalls bility of a sufficient quantity of
400 D oils at prices poultry feeders
No supplies of feeding oils are now available from the United Kingdom or from Norway, and it is probable that only small quan
titles can be imported from the Untled States or from Newfound-
IN S'HAI
FINANCE
ADVANCE IN MEASURES
CHECK SOIL DRIFTING
·Considerable progress in the promotion of strip farming In the control of soil drifting in the Prairie Provinces was reported. by the Regional Committee on Soil Delfting at the recent meet-“ ing of the National Advisory Committee on Agricultural Services held in Ottawa. by Dr. E S. Hopkins, Associate Director and Dominion Field Husbandman, Experimental Farms Service, Do- minion Department of Agriculture, Chairman of the Commit- tee,
CHUNGKING, Sept.". 11 (Cen- tral)--The 10th drawing of the Consolidation Bonds E, drawing of the 1928 Currency Bonds.the
In 1935, the Committee reported,, and promoting the dissemination
very small area in the of this information. 20th drawing of the 1935 Tele only a
In the agenda of the future graph Bonds, the 8th drawing of Monarch district of Southern Al- the 1938 Kwangtung Currency berta adopted strip farming but work of the Regional Committee. Reorganisation Bonds, and the by 1940 it was estimated that ap plans have been made for the con- 7th drawing of the 1937 Kwang-proximately 90 per cent of the tinuance of the present program ng Harbour Conservancy Gold farmers in Southern Alberta and unt complete soil drifting con- about 60 per cent in Southwestern trol Is accomplished through the Bonds were held in Shanghal
Saskatchewan were following this extension of the program to areas yesterday.
practice.
Bonds:
can afford to pay and some ques- tion with respect to the suitability of 100 Dolls for general use in land.
The drawn terminals were 081,
Further accomplishments of the poultry feeds, experiments are to Canada's supplies of any feeding 109. 205, 247, 315, 340, 423, 508,
for the Regional Committee on Soil Drift- be undertaken to determine the oils must now come from two 635, 751, 748, 840, 989 relative advantages or disadvan-sources: cod liver oil obtained on Consolidation
044. 056. Ing are to be found in the tillage tages of these two types of oils the Atlantic coast; and fish body 099, 190, 108, 239, 249. 254 335, methods that have been changed olls, pilchard, herring and salmon. 398, 409, 412. 521. 575. 597. 617, with adoption of surface tillage Vitamin supplying oils in poul-obtained on the Pacific coast. 654. 718. 728, 795, 847, 879. 840, in place of ploughing in many try feeds are necessary in order It is believed that the produc-913. 962, for the Currency Bonds, districts. This practice has ma- to maintain high production dur-ition of cod liver oil in the Mart. 42, 55, 78 for the Telegraph. Bonds: terially assisted in controlling soll ing the winter months. Such ofis time Provinces can be considera- 44. 90 for the Kwangtung Curating contain what are popularly termed bly increased this year, and that rency Bonds; and 19 and 71 for
the production of fish body olls the Kwangtung Harbour Bonds,
for poultry vitamin suppiles.
"gunshme”~UTAMINE."
About 1.400 tons of these veter-in British Columbia can be step- inary oils are used annually by ped up sufficiently to meet the Canadian poultrymen, of which Canadian demand for feeding oils approximately 1.200, tons are ins of ordinary potency (100 D).. corporated into mixed feeds. Ori the oil used in such feeds over 80 As a result of recommendations per cent, by volume is guaranteed made some time ago a Vitamin D as to vitamin content and it is assay laboratory has been establi- claimed about 34 per cent contains shed in Ottawa by the Dominion 400 units of vitamin D per grain.
Department of Agriculture, and co-operation During the fiscal year 1938-39. this laboratory in Canada imparted approximately with other similar laboratories in 1,300 tons of cod liver oil. Eighteen Canada will soon be in a position Per cent of this came from the to give an assay service for Vita- United States, and the remainder min D potency fchick units). from the United Kingdom, Nor A licence is now required to ex- way and Newfoundland.
port fish oils and, ash liver clls.
HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS
STOCK EXCHANGE,
Buyur Beliers
$1305
$180 $396
$150.
$90 84.10
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10 ctx.
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SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION
Nomical WEDNESDAY Salon
Bastr
Boliera
Salos Nomina!
11 SEPT.
$1305
£73
£66
201
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81300
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297
211 1/18
$70
Banks
H.K. Banki
Do. (Cal. Reg.)
Do. (Lon, Rag.).... Chartered Banks —................. Morcantile Bks. "A". Mercantile Bk. "C".)
Bank-of-Past-Asianmır
N. C. & S. Banks....
Insurances
Canton Insurances......
Union Insurances. #395
Underwriter
H.K. Fire....
Shipping
$120 Douglases
$17"
Steamboats
$100 Indo-Chinas (Pref.)...
Indo-Chinas (Def.).....
∙Shells ........
$6.90 Waterbosts
Docks, Wharves.
Godowns, etc.
***
198
וזי
$20
36/3
H.K. & K. Wharves...
Providents
835
Kailana
-979
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H.K. STOCK
EXCHANGE
Wednesday, Sept. 11. The morning session was ch the quiet side.
BUYERS
H.K. Banks, $1,305.. Canton "Ins, $185. Union Ins.. $395," HK. Fire Ins., $150. Wharves, 390... Docks (Old), $16.75. Providents, $4.15. Lands $30.75. Realties, $3.45."
Star Ferries," $58. Yaumati Ferries. $21.50.
Electrics. (Old), X.D. $37.50. Telephones (New), $9.75, H.K. Hopes, $5.50. Dairy Farms, $18.35.
Telephones (Old). $24.25.
Cements, $16.40.
SALES
H.K. Gov. 31, Loan (1940), 95. H.K. Mines, 1 cts.
Trams. $15.80/85.
China Lights (Old), $7. China Lights (New), $4. Telephones (New), $10. Dairy Farms, $18.50.
£72
£80
SELLERS
#j
Hotels, $3.60.–
£281
...£11 (1/16
Trams, $16.
50 ct.
200
3 cta.
***
$160
$120
$10
$100
$100
36/3
$6.90
$90 $4.20
$10 90
$16.40
***
$39
15/0
$8.15
***
China Lights (N) Entertainments
200 500 500
$3.40 $3.55
$30+
$100
Shangbai Lands........
$3.65
$8.90
03.00
$10
$16 20
Late.
$15.80
$7.10 $7.10
$16.40
#53
818.
H.K. Docks (Old).....
$18 H.K. Docks (New)....
+Shanghai Docks...
15/0
Mining
$9.55 Rauts .........
Hong Kong Mines..... Lands, Hotels and Bulidings
H.K. & 8. Hotels................. H., Lands..........
1100 Do. 4% Debentures.
$12.
$3.85 H.K. Realties
Rumphreys atten
$101 Chinese Estates.
Cotton Mills 841
Ewo (8.)
82109'hai Cattons (8.)...
Zoong Sings "(8.)......
Wing On Textiles (8.) $125
Public Utilities
H.K. Tramway.....................
$7.40 Peak Trama (old)......
$3.70 Peak Trams (new)....!
Star Ferris...moditate
Y'mati Ferrien...............................
Chins Lights (0)..... China Lights (New)...
X.D.H. K. Electrics ('Oldi... $374
Macao Electrics (Old)} Macco Electrics (New)) Saudakan Lights........ Telephone (old).................... Telephones (new).
'poze Tractions(Ord)
Industrial
$14.90 Cald., Macg, (Ord.) 8
Cald., Macg. Préf.)8.
Canton Icea...
Cements
H.K. Hopes.....
HE; Govt: Lorna
$9944% Loan
$95 31% $85 31%
Miscellaneous
Dairy Farma....
Entertainments
$1.60 Constructions (old)...
#1 Constractions (new).......
$7.45 Lane Crawfords...
Nanyang Tobacco
$2.16 Sinceres
Walkona
837
$4.30 337 X.D
$4.10 $377 $37
H. K. Electica(New)..
$17
$16
$11
$242
$10
$18.35
WATERING⠀
Theg
812
$1
.:
:..
$411 $210
$16
$15.00/80
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$60
492
17
$4.10
X.D. 8371
$242
$9.65
HONGKONG
SHAREBROKERS
EXCELLENT WORK
where up to the present time no change in farming methods has been undertaken. These regions include the park belt softs and certain regions in the three Prairie Provinces,
Included also in the work of the
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12, 1940 -PAGE:
PABST
BLUE RIBBON BEER
From the Riviera to Singapore from. Buenos Aires to Bombay... in the smartest clubs, restaurants and bars as well as in the Ane homes. Veyou'll And this world-favourite of beerst
Regional Committee is the im-round the World, it's Pabst Blue Ribbon provement of existing methods re- lating to tillage practices, strip cropping and crop rotations so as to learn the most efficient me- Many agencies, have undertaken thods for various regions; the un- excellent work in promoting soll dertaking of investigational work drifting control measures, includ- to overcome losses caused by ing activities under the Prairie western wheat stem sawfly; and Farm Rehabilitation Act. The Re- consideration of the advisability glorial Committee has functioned of studying water erosion as well In bringing together the views.. of as wind erosion, and of extending the various cooperating agencies the work throughout Canada.
PLAN
CROP TESTING BENEFIT TO FARMERS
Was
Interesting information on "The Crop Testing Plan" given in the report of the National Seed Grain Committee - sub- mitted by its chairman, Dr. L. H. Newman, Dominion Cerealist, at the recent meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Agricul- įtural Services.
and
The Crop Testing Plan was ini- Farms Service.
the Plant tiated in the Prairie Provinces in Products Division. Dominion. De-
Pabst
IXHOR
BEER
Because Pabst Blue Ribbon is in a class by itself. The lighter, zestler beer for keener refreshment. Nothing heavy or strupy to slow up its delightfully-invigorating-action.
And wherever you order Pabst you'll and it always the same, Pure. Delicious. Wholesome. For in every tangy, thirst- quenching drop, we give you Guarded Good- ness from Grain Glass ...your absolute guarantee of the highest quality that Nature, 95-Year Skill and Modern Scientific Controi can produce.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Building.
SILVER MARKET LONDON SILVER London, Sept. 10-(Reuter), 1930. and is unique in that it calls partment of Agriculture. Latterly, Silver-Little speculative de- for the active participation of Universities and Provincial Demand for "forward." Business elevator agents as well as both partments have given assistance
small Market quiet. In the Provincial and Dominion -Govern- During the past two years, afternoon, the market was quiet. ment officials.
select number of elevator agents-Spot, 23-1/2d
Forward. 23-7/150.
points
་་
BOMBAY SILVER Bombay, Sept. 10 (Reuter),
Offsake 25, bars. Market-Steady.
Indian Mint Suver
Ready Sept. 25 Settlement Oct. 23 Settlement
83-08 63-07
63-07
**Tel. 20686.
SEED POTATO EXPORTS
The total shipments of the 1939 certified seed potato
crop in Canada exceeded 2,900,000 bushels. This is a record. exceeding the previous highest total of 1937 by more than 400,000 bushels.
Exports amounted to 2,848,000 bushels, of which approximately 1,250,000 bushels went to the Uni- ted States, 500,000 bushels to Cuba, end 500,000 bushels to South America.
The plan assumes that the who have been particularly in- "average wheat grower can be terested in this kind of work, have reached best by those who actually been carrying-on actual tests un- handle his grain Samples of der the direction of a small com-. wheat are collected from farmers' mittee at Winnipeg, under the wagons at elevator points and chair.nanship of Dr. Goulden of these samples are tested for "va-the
Research Dominion Rust rietal composition _at" various Laboratory.
the throughout
three Since 1930. It is estimated that Prairie Provitices.
well over 4,000,000 bushels of high The samples are sown in plots, quality seed have been exchanged Stocks of raw cattle hides held shels and when the plants reach a cer- largely through, the medium of by tanners, packers, and dealers in highest of 1938. Beventeen carlots ain stage of development they are elevator agents, and the assistance Canada at the end of June, 1940, were shipped from Prince Edward examined by experts who deter being rendered by the crop testing amounted to 650,075, of which 569-Island to the Prairie Provinces. mine the varieties present. In this organisation in connexion with 728 were of domestic origin. There inexpensive manner farmers are the appraisal of new rust resis- were also 652,743 calf and kip skins, skins, 7,894 goat and kid skins and located whose seed can be chang-tant varieties of wheat and oats. | 54.723 dozen sheep and lamb18,723 horse hides, ed to their advantage, and also
ASSOCIATION those who have wheat of a high
Volume of Business. Transacted
degree of purity. This scheme has
on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1940. progressed very satisfactorily to Chima Lights (0) *500. $7.00 date.
1700
7.00 Up to the summer of 1939, the 4.10 number or companies participat- 6.65 ing in the scheme had grown to eight, involving over 1,600 elevator agents. In 1939, the wheat of ap- proximately 24,000 Tarmers was grown and analysed at 116 points. At many of these points, field ineetings were held.
*Sale on Tuesday, the 10th inst The total value is $10,275.00,
LONDON GOLD
London, Sept. 10 (Reuter). Bar Cold, Fine per oz., 188/-
Most of the work of identifying varieties has been done by repre- sentatives of the Experimental
WILL PAY TO CHECK CANNING PROGRAMME
The canning season is well on its way with all the tempt. ing array of foods that can be stored away for winter use.
In home canning there are four principal" steps. each of which is important in obtaining best results. First, "choice of product-no amount of care will make a good canned product unless the fruit or vegetable is fresh and in good condition. Next preparation and packing Dee pint jars for vegetables,
included. Then processing➡ They are easier to sterilize. sufficient heat must be attained} * LITTLE, ACID P
Do not shorten the time of to destroy "ali spollage organisms. Fourth-most important of all is sterilization. Vegetables contain
are
...
50 ata.
$10
100%
$95
!!
Domestic shipments totalled 585,000 bushels, about 100,000 bus- more than the previous
PRE-PAID ADVERTISEMENTS.
The following classes of advertisements are charged at the price given belowe -- SITUATIONS VACANT.
HOUSES AND APARTMENTS WANTED.
HOUSES AND APARTMENTS TO BE LET. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
Announcements not exceeding 25 Words are inserted under this heading at a Pre-paid Rate of $1.50 for THREE INSERTIONS. If Charges collected, 82.00.
WANTED KNOWN
Experienced Book-keeper Wants Students to form a class. Guaran... tee students to keep a whole set of books after completion of a course of 6 months. "For Term and Par- ticulars. Please Apply to:-Box No. 463 c/o H.K.DP.
WANTED TO BUY
WE OFFER HIGH PRICES for any amount of "gold articles, diamonds, jades, etc. No holidays Apply China Building, 7th 1007. Tel. 30727. Eurasia Gold Refining Co.
HOTELA..
RUSSIAN CUISINE MORE POPULAR EVERY DAY
METROPOLE HOTEL
We pay high prices for all Gold Silver articles, Diamonds, Jade and Gold dust. Apply China Gold Refining Co., Fedder Building, 2nd floor, Room 6.
← SALE
RELIABLE & TESTED
air-tight sealing so that no fur little acid and, therefore, require Wanted to Buy 2nd Hand Type-A selection of the best varieties of ther organisms may enter to causa long sternization to assure their writer in Good Condition: Please apply to Box No. 464 c/o The At one time all fruits were cook- Ir a hot water bath is used. HKD.P.
spoilage.
(1934)
(1940).
$14
$8.85
rich
LAR
keeping.
ed in open kettles with large keep the jars, covered with water quantities of sugar to make thick, to two inches over the top.
preserves. Vegetables were Keep the water boiling.
Count
FOR SALE
$1.85 kept in strong brine with or with the time of sterilization from the For Sale Fifty sets of Jubilee and out cooking. These methods are time the water begins to boil. Coronation Stamps 1st day Cover. excellent in some cases, but for Remove the jaws at the end of what offer? Please apply to Box 12.20 regular, use canning in glass Jars the required period. Insufficiently No. 485 c/o The H.X.D.P.
or tin cans is the most satisface processed foods cultivate spollage
#3)
and are sometimes poisonous,
There are some points that more often are unpalatable. canning of these products in the should be checked-to make sure Never take a chance. Too long home is simply and successfully that methods are up-to-date." cooking affects flavour and colour carried out, and nothing is moré
35
Ch. G.6% 19250$Bds.
35° tory.
$39
II.K. Wing Ob
839
8'bai Wing On
#14
Vibro Piling
8/9
40
Maramans Inv. (B.K.)
81
Bale in Shanghai
Marsmans Inv. Lon.
Wo. Powells.
Be sure that the rubbers fit the and makes the product too soft, satisfactory to a housewife than a type of far. The wide rubbers Beal fars tightly at once. Never store cupboard filled with a variety
are for spring top jars, narrow open after sterilization." rubbers fit screw top jars,~
If the rules are observed
of home-canhed fruits and veget-
the ables.
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
From
Mesura. Suttons & Sons, Reading,"
Messrs. Atlee Burpee & Cal Philadelphis Messrs. Arthar Yates & Co. Ltd.. Sydney
The opportunity of serving you will be a pleasure and your commands will have our best attention.
TEA DANCES Tuesdaya
Thursdays
Saturdays
Sundays
5 to 7.30 p.m.
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