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LAMMERTS AUCTIONS
FINANCE
Finance and Commerce
PUBLIC AUCTION. Yunnan To Increase CHINA INCREASES IRON
Undersigned have received
Tructions from the Liquida-
tors and Others
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
on
Salt Production
KUNMING, Dec. 20 (Central)-- Increase in production and in the efficiency of transportation, bet- terment of the treatment of the of labourers and establishment district salt stores are set as the objectives to be attained by Mr. Chang Chung-li, newly-appointed Director of the Yunnan Salt Ad- ministration of the Ministry of Finance who was sworn in office Mr. Chang succeeds at their Sales Roam, No. 2, Con- yesterday. naught Road, Central, Room No. Mr. Chang Eslu-wen, who has 205. Second Floor.
Monday, the 23rd December, 1940
corumenciàx at 10 a.m.
A SELECTION OF HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC APPARATUS, DAKIN PATENT MEDICINE AND
SUNDRIES
comprising
1 B and L (Micro Photographic)
Apparatus
1 Switchboard
1 Impringer Machine
1 Heating Apparatus
1 Stand for Theodolite
1 Diathermy Machine-
1 Small Water Bath, 200 V
1 Incubator, 200 V
Samsons Electric Combination Sandwich Toasters and Waffle Makers, Electric Coffee Makers, Electric Cookers, Electric Hot Fads,
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been transferred to Chungking.
"LONDON METALS
EXCHANGE
London, Dec. 18 (Reuter). Tin, Standard. Cash, Middle Price, £257-1/8
AND STEEL PRODUCTION
HK. STOCK
EXCHANGE
The week was notable for in- creased activity, caused through a general provement in sentiment. Transactions were more widespread and covered stocks which have ED- been dormant for sometime. quiries throughout were persistent Froe China's production of iron and steel is expected to be mt. resulting in a general hardening of ficient to meet most of her mullitary and industrial needs by the end prices, and offerings being readily of 1941, declared a spokesman of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, absorbed A firm tone prevailed at
In the face of tremendous difüenities the production of iron and the close indicative of a resump steel has been steadily increasing, the spokesman asserted. Although tion of the upward trend in the the present output is still far from self-sufficient, a 30 per cent in- coming weeks, particularly owing "crease in the production this year over last year is noted. Increase to the approaching declarations of dividends and expectations of in the next six months is assured by the fastallation of a large num-
higher returns, in some «cases ber of new furnaces.
owntions are assisting in increasing China is building her
and steel production furnaces of small capacities which tron
are
a modification of the giant 'Chin's. They are the National Re- types of furnaces used in foreign sources Commission which oper- countries. For many months in the ates government heavy industdies past experts have been experi-and the Industrial and Mining
Commission menting on 3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton | Adjustment
which and 20-ton furnaces to suit war-looks after private iron and steel
interests. (Central News),
time conditions,
Szechwan is now the main pro-
ducing center of Free China's tron HONGKONG
Tin, Standard, 3 months, Middle and steel. Yunnan, shenst and Price, £258-778.
Market barely steady.
“BROKERS
LOANS
New York, Dec. 19 (Reuter). Loans on securities to brokers in
New York:-
Hunan provinces also produce some tron, their aggregate produc- tion being almost equal that of
Szechwan
SHAREBROKERS'
ASSOCIATION
Volume of Business Transacted on Friday, Dec. 20, 1940. SALES
Iron and steel manufactured by government ог private mining concerns are first supplied to the 'canton Ins. Ministry of War for military uses. China Lights (0) Wk-ended W.-en.ed Wk-ended] Any surplus is divided among in. Docks (N) 14/13/39 12/12/40 19/12/40 dustrial plants by the Iron and K. Tramways $638,000,000 $380.000,000 $400,000.000 Steel Control Commission of the
SILVER MARKET
LONDON SILVER
Dakins Cod Liver O11.
London, Dec. 18 (Reuter). Chemical Food, Carlsbad Salt. Silver-Little bear covering in Halibut 011, Tooth Brushes, the absence of offers, Typhoon Lamps. etc., etc.
also
A Quantity of Glass Dressing Syringes, Urethral Syringes. Eye Baths, Beakers, Drop Bottles, and Empty Ampoules
and
1 Rheinmetall Portable Typewriter
(almost new).
very small. Market steady.
Spot. 23d.
Forward, 22-15/16d.
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BUMBAY SILVER
Business
Bombay, Dec. 18 (Reuter).
Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Commission takes care of produc- tion, purchasing and distribution s national of iron and steel on
basis
In addition to the Commission, two other government organisa-
60 $200.00 1,000
7.45 100 18.00 200 17.80
1.360
The total value is $24,810.00.
LONDON GOLD
London, Dec. 18 (Reuter). Bar Gold, Fine per oz, 168/-
HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS
Market-Quiet. Oftake 100 bars. STOCK EXCH ̈NGE,
SHAREBROKERS ASSOCIATION
indian Mint Silver
Ready
Dec. 27 Settlement
60-14 80-13
Reyer Jers
Balos
Nemical
Jan 22 Settlement....... 60-13
FRIDAY 20 DEC. Banks
Bayer
#1370 $1385; $1370
H.K. Banks
281 £78
Canada is the world's largest producer of platinum, in 1939 pro-
On View from Saturday, the 21st ducing 284.304 ounces of platinum
December, 1940.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
and allied metals, which was more than half of the estimated world catput of 500,000-ounces for that year. All but a small part of the entire Canadian output comes LAMMERT BROS.. from the nickel-copper ores of the
Budbury" in Ontario.
AUCTIONEERS.
INCREASED CANADIAN TRADE FORESEEN
►
of
Foting to increased Canadian trade and domination world trade by the British Empire and the United States after a year of war, the Minister of Trade and Commerce, Hop, J. A. "MacKinnon, declared recently, "This is convincing evidence of
what the end of the conflict must be.”
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Do. (Col. Reg.). Do. (Lob. Heg.) ...) Chartered Banks ................
2867 Marcantile Bks.
2101 Mercantile Ha. "C".
Bank of East Asia.......... | 074
N. C. & 6. Banki..... Insurancea
Canton. Inmarsaces................
Underwriters.p
H.K. Firm...memakai
Shipping
$135 Douglases
$11
Steamboats...
Indo-Chinas (Prof.).......
Belfer Bia Tocoln
$1385
£81
£78
Est
£267
£304
$74
13 ct.
188
$190
$3971
$3974
Union Insurances.... $395
8400
$1
80 et.
..
$150.
$156
$135
$100
$100
40/0
$7
I
$92
.$5.00
$5.65
$18 #173
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$100
$80
Indo-Chinas (Def
38/9
Sholls......
17
021
16/3
Waterhosia
Docks, Wharres Godowns, etc.
H.K. & R. Wharver. Providenta
H.K. Docks (04)
H.K. Docks (New)....&] +Bhanghai Docks....... Mining
Kailana... Raube
13 cts. Hong Kong Mines................
Lands. Hotels and Buildings
++
$33.60
"Resources are the sinews of war as never before," the Minis- ter sald "To be able to transport these resources and deliver them where they are required is the keynote of victory." The Minister termed Canada's markets which Germany and her commercial position as "remark-conquered peoples had been sup- ably sound." and said this is of plying." the Minister said. "For utmost importance, since interna-example exports to British Empire tional commerce is vital to Canada countries other than the United and the state of that commerce Kingdom, have increased by $25,- $31 reflects Canada's domestic welfare. 000,000, bringing that export up to When German aggression shut of $130,000,000: The United Kingdom trade with Norway, the Nether-was the outstanding and first mar- lands, Belgium and France, tm-ket to be filled, Canada has sup portant changes in Canada's over-piled much of what was required, seas trade took place, and alter- and our exports to Great Britain native markets for sale of Domin- alone rose from $341,000,000 to ton commodities had to be found. $465,000,000, an increase of 36 per "We have succeeded surprisingly cent. That increase will, in all well, thanks to the Royal Navy likelihood, be exceeded in the next and the Royal Canadian Navy"few months. #ald the Minister's statement
"Our exports to the United $17.70 Canada bad displaced Germany States have risen from $314,000,000 as the third exporting country of to nearly $483,000,900 or around 47 the world, coming next to the per cent. In South America the of world commerce United Kingdom and the United re-routing
the more than $592,000,000.
States, and he declared that "des-caused by the war has also been pite the war, which naturally has of Importance to us. Our exports alded this situation, this is a res to the continent have grown from markable accomplishment for
$13.299.000, to $21,509,000, an in- country whose population is only crease of about 62 per cent. The somewhat over 11,000,000 Larger Argentine has nearly doubled its than in any year in the last de purchases from Canada, bringing cade, Canadian trade now stands the total up to over $8,000,000, at $3,149,900,000 for the first twelve While Brazit placed order with us months of war, an increase over to the value of $5,743,000 as com- previous twelve months of Pared with $3,211,000 in the pre- vious twelve months. Every Bouth American country' has incressed its EXPORTS GREATER
tmports from Canada, and every "Exports of Canadian products at effort is being made to insure that $1,150,000,000. are $159,000,000 that increased commerce will be greater than our importa, and this maintained balance of trade is highly impor- "Our commerce with the West "tant," said the Minister's state- Indies has developed very satisfac- ment. "It puts Canadian credits torily. Our exports have Increased abroad in a very sound position. from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. To In addition there la gold, which is the British West Indies the growth not included in these figures."ls from $12,000,000 to almost $17,- Imports had increased almost 50 000,000, Exports to Central Ame- per cent over these of the previous rics are up from $3,000,000 to twelve months, but were largely $1,600,000, Mexico has made pur- raw materials, which indicated chases in a volume increasing busy factories in Canada They from $2,500,000 to $3,860,000. will be reflected in advancing ex- "Vast increases have been made in newsprint, wood pulp, automo- porta as time goes on TA
"Cutting of trade with the biles, lumber, meats, wheat, wheat countries overrun by the Nazis flour, Ash and a great many other left more open to us many of the commodities."
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$1.45 C.D. #71 $2.15 C.D. $7.15 $40 $404
$30
20
$10 $10
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BUSINESS DONE DURING THE WEEK
HK. Banks, $1365, $1370. Union Ins, $397), $400, $997). Docks (0), 318, $18,10, $181, $187: Docks (N), $177.
Providents, $53, $5.55, $5.80, $5.85
Hotels, #3.65, $31
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1940. —PAGE
CHRISTMAS
NEW
AND
YEAR
HAMPERS
NO. 1 HAMPER
quirt Lanson Dry Champagne „Gordon's Day, Gin'
Plack & White Whisky
NO. 2 HAMPER
quart Lanson Dry Champagne Black & White Whisky Gordon's Dry Gin Hunt's Manzanilla Sherry
NO. 3 HAMPER
1 quart Laoson Dry Obamingne
Lands $333.
1
Humphreys, $7.80.
Tramways, $17.65, $17.70.
-1
Lights (0), $7.30, $7.35, $7.40, 974.
1
Lights (N), 57.05, $7:15.
1
Electrics (0), $40.
Telephones (Q), $25.70, $254. Telephones (N), $10.30, $101.
Cements
$18:10,
($18.30, #18).
Dairy Farms, $103.
Watsons, 310), $10.60.
BUYERS
H.K. Banks. $1370.
$18. $18.20,
Bank of East äşla, $74. Canton Ins. $18, Union Ins, $397,50. Docks (N), $17.75. Providents, $5.65. Lands, $33.60.
HK. Fire In.. $157.50. Wharves, $82.
Docks (O), $18,50 Realties, $3.75:
Trams, $17.70. -Star Ferries, $81.
Lights (N), O.D. $7.18. Electrics (0), $40.
·Electrics (N), $39,50, Sandakan Lights. $11.30. Telephones (O), $25.50. Cements, $18.45) Ropes. $7.05.
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Black & White Whisky
Gordon's Dry Gin
Hot Vido de Pasto Sherry
Bandeman's One Star Port
1 pint Gordon's Creme de Menthe
-$20.00
-$25.00
-$35.00
Special Hampers made to suit Customers requirements.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
WINE DEPARTMENT
Qucen's Building.
Dairy Farms, $19. Watsons, $10.60. Entertainments, $7. Constructions (O), 31.60.
SELLERS
HK. Banks, $1389 Providents, $5.70. Electrics (0), $40.50, Telephones (0), $26.. Cements, $18.75. Dairy Farms, $10.30. Watsons, $10.75
Telephone 21 636.
Vibre Piling, $7.70
·SZTVĒ HK. Banks. $1370... „Canton Ins., $300.
Docks (M) 318. Providents, $5,70/65.
Trams, $17.70 Electrics (N), $49.10, 4. Telephones" (0), $2, Telephones (N), $10,20,
Cements, $18.30/50.-
Watsons, $10.50/70,
1-1996.
PRE-PAID ADVERTISEMENTS.
The following classes of advertisements we charged at the price gifton below:--
SITUATIONS VACANT.
HOUSES AND APARTMENTS WANTED.
BOUSES 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, $2.00.
$92
LOST
LOSTA Diamond Bracelet on
HOTELS
FOR JADED APPETITES!
TEA" DANCE
DAILY
$18.40/1419th Dec. between Dina House, REAL RUSSIAN FOOD
Tillin $1.00 »||Digner $1.25 -- METROPOLE HOTEL
EXCEPT MONDAYS
5 to 7.30 PM.
$6.60
$13)
$171
#32)
18/3
House Government
and Race Course Paddock. Substantial Re- ward if returned to STOCK EX- CHANGE BUILDING 1st Floor, Room 15.
681
078
H.K. & A Hotala..... | 83)
H.K. Landı...
$100 Do. 4% Debentures... #114 Shanghai Landa......... H.K. Helties....
17.80 Tumphreyɛ -----******* $107 Chinese Estab
137
Cotton MITS
Ewo "(8.)
$185 S'bai Cottons (8)...
Zooog Bings (8.)......
Public, Utilities
1. 1:
TAG
#331
$100
$2.80
8401 $165
WANTED TO BUY
WE PAY HIGH PRICES for all Jade, gold and silver articles. diamonds, jewels, watches, foun- tain pens Apply Far East Dia- mond And Gold Refining. "Co. Room 821, China Building, 8th
WE PAY
HIGH PRICES for all gold and silver articles, gold bars, diamonds and jewels. $7.40 Apply China Gold Refining Co. Pedder Bulding, 2nd floor, Room 8,
Wing On Textiles (9.)
$125
H.K. Tramway................. | $17.60
7.40 Peak Trama (old)...
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Pear Trams (ww},'«
Star Ferriester
$31
$34) Yati Ferris
Chine Lights (9),...
China Eights New):
H. K. Electrics (014
H. K. Electrica New)...
$17 Macao Electrics (018)
$16Macao Electricą (New)
Sandakan
Talephones (old)...... Telephones (new)...... S'pore Tractions (Ord.
Industrials
$1400 Caldi, Macg. (Ord.) B.
$12
Cald, Macg. (Prof.)8
31
Canton Ico
[bo ote
$18.45
#18 30/1
Cemente
$16.20
$7.05
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$1.00
BLO
H.K. Rope
H.X. Govt. Lamun
$98 4% Loan
$4 $33%
$94 33%
(1994)
·(1940)
$100
Miscellaneous
| #19.15| Dairy Parkiminen
E1
--92.16
44
$7.70
+4+
Entertainments
Constructions (old)..
Constructions (new).." Lane Crawfords...
Tobeco03);
25.
Ch. G.5% 1925G SEdi $39.K. Wing On
6'hai Wing Un..
PULOR Vibro -7/8 Marmo "Ine, (Lom,
2/6
Matemans-Iny. (H.K. $1.90 Wm. Powellag 4Bale to Shanghai
* 15
$81
#24.30
7.30
$40
WE OFFER HIGH PRICES for any amount
articles, of gold diamonds, silver, etc. No holidays. $204 Apply China Building, 7th floor, Tel. 30727,- Eurasia Gold Refining Co.
$25!
8102
:
318,40/18.45
300
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Why not learn all the Fancy latest Bitches for your dresses and sweaters.
JOIN THE KNITTING CLASS AT $3.00 per month (Twice a week lesson). Please apply to Box No. 654. c/o HKDP.
· ORDERS TAKEN for hand-made aweaters, Ladies' jumpers, Bables outfits, etc., at $5.00 each for $1.85 workin anship.
P
-- $51.90.
Wool and model desired, to be supplied by customer.
Beud particulars of address, etc., to Box 502. HKDP 15/-
Experienced Book-keeper Wanta Students to form a class. Guaran- dow tee students to keep a whole set of books after completion of a course $1.00 of 6 months For Term and Par-. ticulars, Please. Apply to Box 186, 482mm/o: BED.P
ENGRAVERS
FEI FEI & CO. Photo Engravers
18. Cochrane Street, Telephone No. 22324,
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TAILOR LAM SHIUSHEK
136, Nathan Rond,
Kowloon, TAASTTIZANS Guaranteed delivery 1 suit
in 24 hours notice and 6 hours for a pair of trousers.
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·and
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