CHIT SYSTEM.
SINGAPORE FAVOURS
CONTINUANCE.
THE BAD DEBT PROBLEM.
CHINESE ACTOR'S
VISIT.
TO COST SYNDICATE $60,000.
$7. A SEAT CHARGED. The perfectly comfortable manner in which the newcomer to
To foreigners who are accustom- the East drops Into the chit-signed to regard a salary running into ing habit, is a subject which has been fully discussed in all its aspocts time and time again, but it is ons which always crops up afresh.
It is now forming a lively topic in Singapore, the suggestion having been put forward that wages should be paid weekly, and. further, that a Trade Protection Soelety be formed with a view to assisting retullers to deal with the problem of bad debts.
four Agures per week us almost the sole prerogative of a cinema artiste or an operatic star, it will come as something of a surprise to be in formed that high salirica such as the foregoing are not uncommon in the sphere of Chinese dramatic art. Incidentally, it goes without say ing that Chinese, stage plays have of late years obtained a remarkable ascendancy in popular favour, otherwise it could not be conceived Curiously enough, it is the re- how the producers and joint stock tailers themselves who object to companies have been enabled to both suggestions, though the oft-offer such tremendous induce repeated contention that the cashments "to troupes" who have to. buyer and good payer are muleted travel sometimes over long dis- in order to cover excessive credit tances. is emphatically denied.
A representative of the Straits Times, who, interviewed prominent merchants on the subject was told by one that the system is one which would be very dieult to dispense with.
NEWCOMERS NEIZDS. "The man who comes out here on hia first agreement probably has only a few pounds in his pucket," he said, "and he has got to get himself an entire ouifit."
"His firm dd not care to advance him $200 or $300 immediately
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
COLLEGIAN GLEE CLUB.
OPENS SEASON TO-MORROW.
"As good as anything in vande- ville" is one of the comments
heard most often concerning the
fourteen-aot vaudeville programme to be given by Brick Morse's Call- fornia Collegians, formerly known
as the University of California
Glee Club, at the City Hall on the
18th, 10th and 21st inst.
پر
The name type of show that has tickled audiences In Shanghal, guffaw in Manila and split their made them roar in Scotland, sides in Hongkong on foreign tours of the Club. It is expected to make a tremendous hit here, to say the least. "A judicious mix- ture of Club singing, comic, skits, instrumental soloists, clog dancing by pairs and jazz hand playing. gives the programme of the Call- fornia Club Irresistible appenl.
a universal aåð
Quality rather than mere size has been the aim of C. R. ("Brick") Morse, veteras director of the We feel safe in saying that Club. For this, renson many foreigners
only would have twenty out of a Club of over one hesitated before they would hundred and out of a University commit themselves to paying as of ten thousand were selected to much as $7 for the cost of a seat in make this summer's trip. the Taiping Theatre, during one group appearing here is nearly night of the season that is being ne same as the one that mude put in here by the celebrated Chip itself famous on a tour through CSC actor, Ching Yim-chow. Alaska and Canada last.summer. Yet a gum which would have been Brick Morse's California Colle- demanded only in the case of opera-glans is on an extended tour of tie stars, par excellence claowhere the Pacific Northwest and the has been known to have been cheer- Orient. It is the third time that fully paid, when much higher they have toured the Orient, but price for udmission was asked in it still remains ne the only the case of Mr. Ching Yim-chow's College Glee Club "to have ever tutor, the famofis Mei Lan-fong, toured the Orient, making it just
The
MONDAY, JULY 12, 1926.
A Message:-
"Newspaper advertising is the most effective method of reaching the largest number of people in the shortest space of time for the least amount of money."-Sir Charles Higham.
When applying this truth to Hongkong, remember that the Hongkong Telegraph is taken to the home where the reader has the time to contemplate the message your advertise- ment carries.
We prepare attractive advertising and. supply blocks free of charge.
Full particulars upon application to
TEL. No. 1
TERRIBLE U.S. EXPLOSION.
The Manager,
The Hongkong Telegraph 1-3, Wyndham Street:
NAVAL AND MILITARY ARSENALS DESTROYED.
New York, July 11, A late message from Morris Town says that a military cordon
are known as the "World-famous of sixteen aquare miles... College Entertainers."
ITALIAN FLIGHT,
FROM TOKYO TO AMERICA.
San Francisco, July 2.-It is re- liably understood that Captain Nobile, the Italian commander of the Amandsen dirigible Norge on its recent flight ovor the North Pole, is planning to pilot an air- ship straight across. the Pacifc
ing the coming year,
after his arrival, and he has to who some four years ago appeared one more reason why these boys has been established round an area from Tokyo to San Frnacisco dur- open an account. If he belongs to a decent firm we allow him to for a short season at the Chinese theatre here. Every night of the season then had its full quota of spectators, and past records for bos-receipts were eclipsed.
do 30.
"Another point is that men 'do not care about carrying large sums of money about with them; it is not safe in this country, and it is not convenient.
h
For purposes of comparison it is of interest to state the actual out- lay which the present theatrical en-
"It is much easier for a man togagement is entailing on the Wing run an account with us, and while Wo Syndicate Who are responsible we would prefer cash payment we have to meet the convenience of Yim-chow and his troupe of 140 for the engagement of Mr. Ching-
our customers,"
artistes from the North. In con-
QUESTION OF BAD DEUTS.
"There is very little in the argument that higher prices are charged by retail firms in order to cover possible losses owing to ex- cessive, credit.
Considering the turnover in this establishment our bad debts are very small indeed, and the percentage is actually smaller than it is in the big West End shops in London. Naturally we fix a reasonable limit to the amount of credit we allow, and vary it in individual cases,
We know whether a man is in his first or second agreement, and,
PARISIEN CAFE.
HAPPY OPENING NIGHT.
Saturday night's opening Din- ner Dansant at the Cafe Restau- rant Parisien met with such in-
The naval arsenal, valued at $80,000,000 has been destroyed and the army arsenal at Pichtinny, half a mile away, is undergoing destruction by a series of minor explosions.
Several villages are reported to be practically destroyed. The
He said that he was not free! to reveal his plans but intimated that the Italian government look- ed with favour at a project for flying around the world in a dirì- gible. The first leg of this flight, it is understood, will be across the Pacific and will be in the nature. of a test flight.
Captain Nobile has just arriv- ed from Nome, Alaska, and is on his way to Japart. The Italian government has agreed to deliver a dirigible to the Japanese govern- ment and Captain Nobile has been to the Japanese crew. commissioned to net as instructor
Right had resulted in an important
Ho said that the North Polar
versation with a Telegraph represtantaneous success, that even first terrifle explosions shook the proprietors must have been houses for miles around and blew agreeably surprised. Many ap-motor cars off the roads. The all night long there were furid plications for tables
had to be inhabitants are terror-stricken, as flares, incessant rumbling, and ashes descending on villages.
and burning fragments Danger hampers the work of future development of air travel.. rescue, but the injured people-United Press. coming in are being treated in improvised hospitals-Reuter's American Service.
sentative, Mr. Ling Tsang, one of the three joint managers of the Syndiente, stated that actual salaries alone will amount to refused, and although the accom- $32.000, of which $15,000 is receivmodation was tested to the utmost, ed or will be received by the the general arrangements and ser- leader of the troupe. This is ex-vice reflected great credit upon chasive of travelling expenses, the management. which, in conjunction with board and lodging for the whole company, will entail a further sum of $18,000 and bring the total outlay to. $60,000 approximately,
over 200 reservations. An excellent dinner
There were
was served,
ROYAL VISIT TO EAST
END.
WONDERFUL GAS PLANT AT, EAST HAM,
W
during which patrons gave un- mistakable signs of appreciation for the efforts of the orchestra, a Other, overhead expenses have to talented band of musicians who be met in connection with advertis- certainly lived up to the reputa- ing and the rent of the Theatre, tion which preceded them. En- therefore, we can tell roughly the latter of which is $200 a day.cores were the rule of the evening, what sulary he is getting, and we; As remuneration for all this do hot allot his account to run
trouble and expense, the Wing Wo and although intervals were 'short, beyond reasonable limits.
Syndicate, states Mr. Ling, have most of those present entered into This merchant was not en been compelled to impose a charge the happy spirit of the night and thusiastic over the proposal to of 87 for admission. with certain. dancet every number. found trade protection society modifications in the ease of boxes He pointed out that the European and bookings en bloe. The engage- retail,estblishments in Singapore 'ment is for a season
Rugby, July. 11. for thirty formed a very very small group. nights.
Queen were most warmly wel- Their Majesties the King and and they all worked together in Whilst on the matter of salaries,
Both M. Durard and Mr. G. don yesterday, when they paid a romed by the people of East Lon- matters of this kind, freely giving | Mr. Ling incidentally mentions that any information regarding a bad he met Mei Lan-fong at a recent Taylor were indefatigable in visit to the gas-works at East Ham, or doubtful customer do any com- date when the Chinese actor signi- superintending arrangements for to inaugurate a new unloading petitor who might ask for it. Bud his agreement to make anthe, comfort of the large number plant, which is the largest in other appearance with his com- present, but they must have felt
Europe: pany in the Colony for a sum of well rewarded by the many con-
The King set in motion the new $50.000 as salaries alone, exclusive gratulations received during the plant, and its method of handling of travelling, and board and lodging evening from patrons who'express-the coal was explained to His ed appreciation for the excellent Majesty. It is capable of unload fun and fare provided.
As regards the question of week- ly payment of salaries, he did not think there would be any support in busines8 circles in
for Singapore.
ANOTHER RETAILER'S OPINION,
The views expressed by another prominent retailer were to much the same effect. This gentleman Held that the theory that the good payers paid for the bad in local retail establishments was conclu sively disproved after it had been red in a report of a Commission which inquired into the cost of
expenses.
"Dash'ng across the roadway in front of Mr. I.; B. Trevor's car at Natharl; Road yesterday, a dog was' caught by one of the front wheels and its age alightly, injured. Mr. Trevor has reported the accident to the police.
living in Singapore. He said, "The which were
responsible for
An air of jollity permeated the function and the distribution of crackers and favours for the ladies assisted in creating an in- fectious gala. atmosphere."
"THE FRESHMAN.”
A HAROLD LLOYD TRIUMPH.
accumulation of scientific data which would be of value it thei
RIVER LEVELS,
BOARD OF CONSERVANCY |
.. RETURNS.
The latest returns issued by the Board of Conservancy works of Kwangtung shows the water levels at the various ports on July 7th to be
Sbiuhing ...... Plus Nil. Tsingyuen. Samshni *Sheklung
8.3 ft. 22.24 ft. 1.6 ft.
The deaths of two male Chines8 deck passengers occurred in the course of the voyage of the 5.8. Ho Sang from Singapore. The vessel arrived from the southern ing, by means of travelling cranes, port yesterday afternoon and she 2.000 tons of coal per hour. In carried some 816 deck passengers order to carry the wolght of the ia all. cranes, each weighing 120 tons, caissons were sunk into the river. bed. First unloading from the
In view of the fact that liecaces
coal steamer, the cranes deliver are due for renewal on the 16th the fuel into small hoppers and instant, owners of motor-cars and thence into two belt conveyors the lorries who have not yet had their Despite the hot weather, large coal being automatically weighed vehicles weighed, in accordanc
The conl is then dis-with the new requirements, arë audiences gathered at the Queen's in transit. Theatre yesterday, when Harold tributed to retort houses by aid of asked to do so before the 14th, as
system is not ideal; we would be such extravagance ns prevailed, Lloyd's latest picture, The An elaborate railway system which this will help the traffic depart- saved" a great deal of work if wo but the hotels, theatres, the gen- Freshman," was shown for the covers over sixty miles of truck-ment officer in charge to straight- could operate on a cash basis, buterally high cost of living, and so.first time. It is a scream from British Wireless.
en things out to the convenience of everybody concerned.
It is the system which has always forth.
ruled here, and I see no reason He expressed strong objection
why it should not, continue to do to payment of wages on any, but
BO."
a monthly basis, remarking that he had enough work to do already without multiplying it by four.
NATIVE DEALER'S LOSSES.
This manager was also of the opinion that trade protection society was not required The idea was suggested some years ago, he said, but it found no support, The general opinion expressed and the European retail firms by those with whom the Press re- could got along very satisfactorily presentative discussed the matter was that it was the Chinese and without it, "And we are certainly
Indian dealers in High Street at elsewhere who suffered by doing Luisiness of a credit basis, not the European Arms.
not going to protect the native dealers," he added.
WEEKLY SALARIES,
1
start to finish and should continue
to draw big houses until Wednes-
day night, when the last screen- ing will take place.
EXCHANGE RATES.
It is a story of College life, with the irresistible Harold as the "College fool," and is full of the Paris
Berlin
most amusing situations, ending in Brussels a real mix-up in the football field, Copenhagen in which Hurold surprises every- Vienna body, himself included, by regis- Helsingfors tering a touch-down. There is a
Lisbon Buenos Aires strong east, and the picture is sure Shanghai to give general delight..
Kobe Another feature of a really fine New York programme is provided by some ex-Stockholm.
Geneva cellent pictures of Commander Onlo
Prague Madrid Rio Bombay
Asked whether he did not think native dealers had not the in- Byrd's North Pole flight,
It was pointed out that the
that the provalence of the chit sys-formation regarding the financial tem was not a temptation to extra- and commercial status of indivi- vagance, especially for the new duals such as, was possessed and comer, the informant replied that utilised in keeping a check on fever is reported as having occur it was not the retail establishments accounts in Raffles Square.
The "Rules" of the British Apprentice Club of New York are Rugby, July 10. engagingly simple. In full they 167 read:-"The club being run by 207% apprentices of the British "Mer- .20.42
18.35 cantile Marine, there are no rules except those enforced by the ma- jority of members present at any 2.38/04 given time." The club consists 46.13/82 of any and all cadets, midshipmen
2/1144
and apprentics of the British Mer- ..1/1144 4.80.19/32 cantile Marine who call at the 26.11 Port of New York and whore 18.14 gister themselves as members. It 22.10
was opened, during the winter of .164.0/10
30.00 1921 by Miss Newall and Miss 23/82 Mayor, with the object of provid 5.57/64 ing a fireside corner as well as a 2/2% headquarters for British Mercan- tile Marine cadet officers visiting New York.
.80.1/18 .30%
red over the week-end.
vor. (pot) One Chinese case of puerperal Hongkong
Silvor (forward)
British Wireless.
ין
Wm. Powell, Ltd.
Telephone Central 4578,
Have received new shipments for this hot weather in-
Ladies' Millinery
This comprises many smart colours at very reasonable prices.
Also
Summer Dresses
in new modes, many being particu larly well designed and well worth
inspection..
New
Novelties
'in
Powder Puffs, Coat Hangers, -Silk Handkerchiefs, Belts and Chubby Sunshades.
ASAHI BEER
BREWED BY
DAI NIPPON BREWERY
Co., Ltd.
TOKYO JAPAN
Specially Brewed for Export,
Sole Agents-
Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd.
HONGKONG.
PAWLPLUGS
Every Fixture in your Home can be neat and firm
EVERY home there are dozens of articles shelves, oupboards, coat hooks, ato.-ail of which must be fixod securely and neatly. There is only one method. of ensuring real and permanent satisfaction and that is the Rawlplug method-successful on walls of any material from plaster to concrete.
The Rawlplug Outfit containe everything necessary to enable anyone, without previous experionea, to do these jobs himself.
(1) Invisible when in
position.
(e) Anyone can use them.
(3) No damage to Walls. (4) There is a Rawlplug for every screw.
DAWLPLUGS
BALL
WALL
PLUSH
Obtainable from all stores, or the Sole Agents The General Electric Co. of China, Ltd.