Shaving
with Economy
Even as sleep is necessary to man and oil to machinery so is stropping to the razor blade. Blades which are not stropped are thrown away after two or three shayes. True this is of most razors but not of the "Valet." Ten seconds stropping each morning before shaving that's all, but sufficient to keep the blade sharp for wecks and weeks.
"VALET"
Auto Strop Safety Razor Of all dealers
For the cost of a packet of non-. stropping blades you can purchase this complete "Valet" cct.with blade and a strop to keep it sharp.
Agents W. R. LOXLEY & CO., HONG KONG.
"She Shall have Music wherever she goes
Regd.
The "Decca" is amall, Eight, compact and self-contained. It gives the maximum of service with the minimum of trouble. It can be played any time and anywhere indoors or out of doors, and it is ready to play immediately opened. The "Decca" is strongly made and self-protecting-it stands, any climate and the rough and tumble of constant moving.
in
There is no other Gramophone like the "Decca appearance, and in performance it ranks with the largest and most costly makes.
DECCA
THE PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE
9 Models 2 sizes-Leather Cloth, Fibrocite, Cowhide, Teak. De es look and nume of nearest Ageat from H. Surrey, P. Q. Bux, 735, Shanghai, to whom ni Tinde enquiries should also be addressed. Made by DECCA," London, England.
listablished 1852. & Sons list. Berit Kumned
Nestvictura
Hawaii
A
4
IN
COOL SPOT
SUMMER
The flame of blossoming tree.
the fragrance of gorgeous flowers. ... palm trees etched against the silver
of a moonlit sea, and the plaintive melodies of Hawaiian serenaders... cool trade-winds
Hawail...
that's summer in
In a glass bottom boat watch the painted fish play around coral reefs. Enjoy clean fresh vegetables plentiful in Hawail the year 'round. See the vast fields of waving sugar cane and luscious pineapples.
Play golf on any of Hawaii's twelve beautiful courses or frolic in outrigger canoes at Waikiki. Motor through forests of tree ferns or take railroad trips along picturesque sea coasts. Visit the largest craters on earth and the "grand canyon of the Pacific." :
Hotele set in luxuriant gardens or on the benches offer rates that range from $2.50 to $15.00 (Gold) per day, with meals. Stop-over privileges are accorded visitors who plan to remain a while in Hawaii. Steamers sail from Honolulu from the Pacific Coast at least twice a week.
For details ask your nearest steamship or travel agency and write for our illustrated booklet "The Story of Hawaii" and the monthly "Tourfax" bulletin.
(Please enclose this ad' with your letter:)
HAWAII TOURIST BUREAU
Dept. 8, P. O. Box 206, Shanghai, China.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HONGKONG TRADE.
CHINESE CHAMBER DISCUSS REVIVAL
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1927.
WIRELESS SUPERIN
TENDENT.
MR. A. J. CHESTERTON LEAVE FOR HOME.
DIAMOND RING DEAL.
CREDIT CUSTOMER TAKEN FOR SWINDLER.
Yesterday afternoon Major C. At the annual meeting on Tues- day of the Chinese Chamber of
Among the passengers by the Willson discharged a Chinese who Commerce, the Chairman, Mr. Li Empress of Asia for Home yester- appeared on a charge of obtaining Yau-cliuon, brought to the notice of the members a letter addressed day was Mr. A. J. Chesterton, the a diamond ring under false pre- to him touching on the vital issue well known superintendent of the tonces. The ring was stated to
International Marlie bo-worth $750. of revival of trade in the Colony. Marconi
The writer of the letter threw Communication Company Limited,
Detective Inspector A. N. Rey- out some useful hints, urging the who during his term. of office,nolds prosecuted and Mr. H. Lo an- Chamber to devise ways and means;
of helping to bring about economic has proved a friend indeed to both peared for the defence. Mr. F. H, rehabilitation in this part of operators and shipmasters on the Lageby watched the interests of
the complainant. China,
coast.
2
"Hongkong is indisputably a great shipping contre for Sino- foreign commerce and is an im- portant gateway for, the two Kwang provinces.
14
Mr. Ho Iu, Compradore of the
It transpires that the defendant Mr Chesterton was one of the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., moving the adoption of the sug prominent members of the Hong- had obtained a ring from the com- plainant, who was a jeweller, In gestions, proposed that letters be kong Radio Society, at its incep- the early part of last year. The addressed to the various Commertion and was always ready to as arrangement was that the defen- cial Guilds in the Colony invitingist with the acquired knowledge.dant was to pay for the ring in a their co-operation in ascertaining
A lecture from. the real cause for the depression of wireless working, gained under couple of hours after taking it the complainant. Com- and that some effective measure varying conditions. be adopted to improve the general which he delivered at the En-plainant waited at the defendant's The motion gineer's Institute on the possi-hotel for defendant's return but condition of trade. was seconded by Mr. Leung Put- bilities of the science some time waited in vain. He later learned gone to ago, was largely attended and that the defendant had y and unanimously carried.
Shanghai. He saw him in the The substance of the letter in greatly appreciated. question is as follows:
Prior to his departure, Mr. Colony a few days ago and gave
him into custody. was the recipient of Chesterton
The above evidence was given a gift from the operating, seagoing and office staffs of the Harconi, at a previous hearing. Yesterday Company and on this occasion, all afternoon the case took a curious Detective Inspector, Rey- sections were represented and ex- turn. "In consequence of the strike pressed their good wishes for Mr. nolds produced a promissory note purporting to be signed by the de- and boycott, the Colony has suffor Chesterton's future. ed an unprecedented setback in
The gift took the form of a solid fendant and given to the com The complainant plainant's foki. commerce, industry and shipping |
only for well-nigh two years. Upon the silver model of a Chinese patrol said that the foki had boycott being lifted last October, junk, 24 inches in height and 20 just given him the promissory note: As far as he knew the concensus of opinion was that inches long, and was complete in
WAR given to his there would be a general revival every detail, ineluding regalia the noto of trade., Much to our disappoint and guns. The model carried foki in August last year and ment, however, the depression of plate which was suitably inscriped. his foki forgot to give it to him. The foki went away to the coun- trade has practically persisted
Those present at the ceremony And this even up to this day.
Mesara. C. E.. Ilowing try and had only just thought of persistent singgish condition of were
master. the market has destroyed all the (Chinn Coast Operators); W. R. Siving the promissory note to his confidence within commercial Kent (Singapore Operators): P.
circles to expand trade to any N. Ho, (Office Staff); and W. R. Major Willson "discharged the extent. The chase for this utter Chillmaid (Wireless Association) defendant, remarking that it up- lack of confidence all round has In replying to the good wishespeared to be more a case of goods generally been attributed to the expressed and accepting the gift. sold and not paid for than of machinations and agitations of Mr. Chesterton thanked all those windling. the Communists in this part of who had combined to make his ip a memorable one China. In a meastire this is true. departure Yet we are inclined to overlook, such pleasing shape. It would, he perhaps, certain deeper under said, be treasured for its happy as lying causes and it is up to us to sociations with the China Coast probe into them as well as to seek and those with whom it had beer an effective remedy for them.
his honour and, pleasure to work with, during his sojourn in the East.
Pulse of Business,
"The Chamber having its hand on the very pulse of business, as it were, should take the initiative at ance of instituting an investi- gation and deciding upon the right remedial measure for ameliorat- ing the situation for the good of the entire Colany?
As may be recalled, through the good efforts of both of the Chinese members of the Legislative Coun- cil, the Trade Loan sanctioned by the Government has done much towards alleviating and averting the disastrous effects of the strike and boycott period. The benefit accrued, from this loan has been incalculable, to say the least,
"We have now come to such a pass that the ultimate ascendancy! of this Colony, thus regaining its! former premier position, dependa largely on what insight as well as foresight the merchants of Hongkong have brought into play during this most cracial period of reconstruction.
"What seems to be needed, therefore, at the moment, is for the merchants of Hongkong to put heir shoulders to the wheel and speedily search for the best means whereby to restore confidence and prosperity to the Colony."
TJILEBOET SALVAGE.
NO NEWS OF TENDER ACCEPTANCE YET.
It is learned that although the tenders for the repair of the salved Tjiliboet have been closed, it is impossible as yet to make any announcement in connexion therewith.
With tendera limited in number the local office is not empowered. to accept either and the details have been cabled to the head office at Batavia for a final de- cialon.
The cable was despatched on Tuesday, but up to a late hour yesterday, no word had been re- Lecived. Meanwhile the ship les.. aa originally berthed at Taikoo Docks.
THE DYE INDUSTRY.
HUGE COMBINE MAY BE FORMED.
London, May 11. The Manchester Guardian says that it is authoritatively reported that the Imperial Chemical In- dustries are negotiating an agree- ment with the German Dye-Stuffs Corporation. It is expected that the two concerns will pool their technical resources to eliminate competition.
The combine will involve about £121,000,000-Router..
Mr. H. Lo explained that the defendant was the Manager of Kwong Lee Co., of Shanghai, which had a business turnover of half a million dollars yearly. It was not probable that such a mari would attempt to swindle a ring from the complainant.
MADE FROM
The Direct Route to Your American Markets!
Ship via Public Jerminals
The P
Served by Six Terminal Rail Lines
SEATTLE
In these days of keen competi- tion time is a vital factor in reaching and controlling mar- kea. If you are marketing your products in America, profit by the advantages which the Seattle short route affords.
This route, two days shorter then any other, affords you the quickest approach to your Amer ican markets. It effects a consid erable saving in your "in transit"- time and furthermore a propor- tionate saving in your insurance and interest costs.
Why not profit by the advan tages this route affords you? Write TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT for full details
ePORT of SEATTLE
GATEWAY TO AMERICAN MARKETS
BOORD'S OLD TOM & DRY GINS.
Cat" on Barrel Brand.
CALDBECK, MACGEGOR & COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated under the Hongkong Companies' Ordinances 1611-1916) Telephone 75 Central. No. 15, Queen's Road C.
GOLDEN YELLOW SELECTED TOBACCOS THOROUGHLY MATURED CAREFULLY BLENDED
CAPSTAN
&
VIRGINIA
GRADE
CIGARETTES
MANUFACTURED IN MODEL FACTORIES PACKED IN AIRTIGHT TINS & MOISTURE-PROOF PACKETS.
SOLD EVERYWHERE
EB 520
This advertisement in susued by the British-American Tobacco Co..., (China) Ltd.