COKE AND TAR
We are now in a position to supply the above direct to consumers and shall be pleased to do so in quantities upwards of 1 Cwt and 1 Gallon respectively.
:
PRICES, either Ex works or delivered, may be obtained on appli- cation.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
Hongkong & China Gas Co., Ltd.
Phone C. 4704 C. 47 or K. 15.
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ESTABLISHED 1854
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Full particulars of all Endowment Policies from
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Life Assurance Dept. St. Georgo's Building, Hongkong,
ELECTRO--PLATING.
OVER TWENTYYEARS EXPERIENCE in the Electro- deposition of Matals in Hongkong places us in a position to offor reliable and efficient service for the plating of articles in Gold Silver, Nickel and Copper.
Artistic finishes in Bronze, Antique Copper, and Oxydized Silver.
Polished and Lacquered Brase waro.
William C. Jack & Co., Ltd. Electrical Engineers,
Tel Central 358.
"RAJAH BONBONS"
1 lb. Cuillers
From
Hongkong.
THE LATE MR. II.H. TAYLER.
LARGE GATHERING AT THE FUNERAL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1925.
THE RUBBER MARKET.
LATEST SHARE QUOTATIONS BY CABLE,
The esteem in which the late
Price of Rubber, Mr. H. H. Taylor was held, was demonstrated in striking mannerceived a cable from Singapore
Messrs. Carroll Bros. have re-i yesterday when a large and infa-notifying that the rubber market| tial gathering attended at the is active, and stating that the Catholic Cemetery at Happy Val-price of raw rubber is $1.574 per ley to pay their last respects. Ib. They also notify that the addition to representatives from Glenealy Plantations Ltd, has various business houses, associa declared a 30 final dividend for tions and other bodies, there were account 1925, and a 10% interim many friends present.
dividend for account of next year! The latest share quotations re-
The coffin was borne by six mem-Jecived by cable are. bers of the staff of the China Pro vident Loan and Mortage Co.
The Rev. Father Spada, Vicar Apostolic of Hongkong, conducted the burial service.
The principal mourners were Mr. and Mrs. A. Fothergill (brother-in- law and sister), Mrs. Jowett (sis- ter), Mrs. Reitan (sister) and Mrs. J. R. Capell.
There were also present Messrs. L W. Shewan, A. L. Shields. F. Kew, J. Witchell, W. Logan, A. R. Forbes, G. E. Faulkner, R. H. Skel- ton, and a very large number of Chinese friends, including Messrs. Tong Hok-ting, and Tsang Foo.
The Floral Tributes. Floral tributes were sent by his sorrowing wife, Archle, Evelyn, Lánce and Irene; from Alice, Percy and George; Mabel, Lorents and Gus; Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Emma, Cupell, Ethel and Robert Shewan.
Fothergill, Mrs. J. R. Robert, Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Murray and family, Mr. and Mrs. U., Gonel'a,. Captain and Mrs. H. S. Hurle Mr. and Mrs. J. II, Witchell, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Reed and family, Mr. and Mrs. F 1 da Silva, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. and aliss de Sousa, Captain and Mrs. E. H. Histed, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Edgecumbe, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Lammert,
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rubinson, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Carroll, Mrj and Mrs. C. Bunje, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Lawson and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mackenzie, Mrs. N. S Moses and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. C. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lammert, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooper Passmore, Mr. and Mrs. John 1. Brister.
Allenbys
Alor Gajahs Ayer Molka Ayer Panas Balgownies Bassetts Brogas
3.60
Str.
$
3,75
3.60
16.50
6.50
185
4.06
1.55
1.50
Changkat Serdangs
11.00
Conarius
Genraliex
Bukit Jelotones.
Bukit Katils
Indragiris
Jimahs Bedals Kamous
Kuala Shims Ins
Craigėlens New Serendalis
3,50
10.05
1.00
1.76
Lon
4.05
1950
1250
Malaka Pindus
3.80
0.25
Mandai Tekongs
1.15
Mayfelds
15.00
Now
2.00
5.75
10 50
16.25 x d
1.90
Sundverofts
5.25
0.20
4.60
Sungei Bagans
8.00
32.50
Tambulaks
1.05
Teluk Ansons
18.00
3.05
6.75
Phims Punggora'
Sendats
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United Malaccas
Utan Simpans.
Latest Quotations.
London. Dec. 29. b, spot and 474. forward three Rubber sheet is quoted 48d, per months.-Indo-Pacifi.
SWEDISH ROYALTY.
PRORABLE VISIT TO JAPAN AND CHINA.
'Stockholm, Dec. 30.
It is rumoured that the American and Crown Princess of Sweden in trip planned by the Crown Prince! the summer will be extended to Japan and China, Sut up to the present no definite decision has
been reached.--Reuter.
Mr. and Mrs. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. H. Westlake and Mr. H. F. Westlake, Mr. and Mrs. G. Rapp, 20, W. A. Stepani, W. E. Dickin Mr. and Mrs. J. A. E. Bullock,n, A. L. Shields, D. W. Brown- Captain and Mrs. T. R. Nicol, Mr.ing, d. C. Rodrigues, O. R. Benson. qud Mrs. A. R. Forbes, Mr. and Parker Rees, Grahame Tr Eveleigh, II. Jephsan. Gustay Engel, L. C. Mrs. F. W. Stapleton, Mr. and Mrɛ. A. Gillard.
J. Josephs, Madamoiselle fomem) Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Donnithorac.. I. Oxberry, Mrs. A. W. Smith, de Carvalho, Miss E. Pereira, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kew, Mr. and Mrs. R. Carroll, and the Misses Mrs. F. Gonzales, Mrs. J. R, and Smith, Miss C., Stoneham. Miss Braga, Mrs. and Miss Hopwa, Mr. P. T. and Miss Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. H, H. Carro), Mr. and Mrs. If Stainfield.
Ki, Ho Sui-tong, Ho Leung, Choa Messrs. Ho lu, Hu. Kwong, Ho
Man-ping, Fung Tat-hang, Lee Tse- fong, Tsang Foo, Tong Hok-ting and many other Chinese friends.
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We not only supply first class material and fittings, but also provide expert Foreign Supervision by qualified Sanitary Engineers.
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CO.,
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SHIP REPAIRERS.
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OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,
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-DRY DOCK- LENGTH 787 FEET, LENGTH ON BLOCKS 750 FEET.
DEPTH ON CENTRE O
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-THREE SLIPWAYS-
CAPABLE OF HANDLING SHIPS UP
TO 3000 TONS DISPLACEMENT.
ELECTRIC CRANE AT SEA WALL CAPABLE OF
LIFTING 100 TONS AT 70 FEET RADIUS.
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TEAD" TAIKODDOCK" HOMOKONO.
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CALE PLAG: "Q" OVER "ANS. PURHANT”
THE RAPALLO CONVERSATIONS.
EUROPE.
RUBBER RESTRICTION.
NO AMERICAN TRADE REPRISALS SANCTIONED.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Tavares, Mr. and The China Provident Loan Co. Mrs. J. A. Borges, Miss Bond, China Light and Power Co. (1918) | CONSOLIDATION OF PEACE OF Messrs. C. A. Goldenburg, W. G. Lid,, Staff of Machinery Department) FitzGibbon, R. C. Reed, A. L. Messrs. Shewan Tomes and Co! Alves, T. G. Weall, D. MeNeill, the Watchman Hongkong and Ter
Now. York, Dac, 30. R. W. Lee Jones, I. L. Golden- ritorial Estates Ltd.. Hongkong
Rome, Dec. 30.
An evening dispatch from Wash | burg, Dr. Irving W. Kent, Messy. Rope Works Staif, Hongkong and
ington states that Mr. Hoover Beyond the broad statement that declared that the Administration A. M. Thornhill, L. M. Raymon.. Shanghai Banking Corporation. the conversations have been cordial would not sunction mensures in any Lammert Brothers, Deacons, Percy and have "proved the possibility of wine savouring of trade reprisals Smith, Seth and Fleming.
efficaciously pursuing the collab-jagainst nations now accused of ex- Java-China-Japan-Lija, Holland, oration at present existing between torting excessive prices for raw Chifia Trading Company. Moxon the two countries with the view materials, notably rubber and coffee and Taylor, C., P. L. and M. Com-to harmonising various Interests
The Daily Telegraph, discussing pany (Godown and Tailsmen), for consolidation of the peace of the United States' attitude in regard King Edward Hotel, Queen's CofEurope," little light is thrown on to rubber prices, strossen the fact lege Old Boys Association, Craigen. the Rapallo conversations by the that if it had not been for the Ste- gewer Cricket Club, Hongkong official communique. Cricket Club, Hongkong Football It is believed that framinent Club, Odicers, N.C.O.'s and Men, negotiations in London for a settle Reserve Company, H.V.D.C., Ser-ment of Italy's debt was one of the geant's "Mess, H.V.D.C.
chlef topics discussed.-Renter. American Service.
G. E. Faulkner, R. H. Skelton, E. J. de Figueiredo, A. W. Bastman J. H. tamsay, W. Logan, N. B. Kit- chell, R. L. Moncrieff, P. 1. New man, J. Scott Harston.
W. Kacley, John Gibson, A, a
S. Hancock, D. II. Cameron, E. Abraham, Fred Ellis, E. D. Black, Richard Hancock, J. C. Saunders, UL. A. Mohideen, Fred Kew, J. F. Grose, E. B. Reed, Baron Adolphe de Braun, Messrs, M. Nemuzce, L. Straford, E. B. Lambert, A. Nema
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
SOUNDED LIKE SOMEBODY BOT
HURT
YES-I HEARD
SOUGBODY HOLLER
S. O. $.
WHATS UP
DOWN HERE??
STEAM LAUNCH WING FAT
بینم
POOR BIDDING AT YESTERDAY'S AUCTION,
The aule of the steam launch Wing Fat attracted a large num ber to Messrs. Lammert's auction rooms yesterday afternoon, but the bidding was extremely porr and the boat was knocked down. to Mr. Leung King at the ab- normally low price of $2,800.
The launch was put up as shu lay at the Sam Tick Wharf, Mong- kok, with all equipment and fit- tings, her dimensions being length 71 Teet, beam 13 feet and depth 10
feet.
venson scheme prices would have
Opening at $20,500, with bids been incalculably higher to-day in of $100 acceptable, it was a long consequence of reduced supplies' time before any increase was which would have ensued as a made and thereafter bidding was result of non-cultivation.-Renter's very slow. Three more bids con-
,cluded the anle as stated above.
WHAT'S
HIS NAME?
GET BACK- GIVE HIM AIR
ISN'T THERE A DOCTOR
IN THE CROUD?
By Blosser
I'LL CALL
AN AMBULANCE
and
lb.
Ting
All
CHOCOLATES
PREPARED IN GOITZERLAND
Stores
FOR THE DINNER TABLE
8-49
-CONTINUS0
IN TOMORROW'S
ALL PADER
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