“Standard” and IDEAL for polishing all woodwork.
SOCONY FLO-WAX
One Dollar per one pound tin
Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
A Popular X'MAS GIFT!
With the Utmost Confidence...
You may convey the Season's Greetings
OF
WITH A GIFT
HOSIERY
GORDON'S The Footwear and Hosiery Specialists will remain open Till 6 p.m. on SATURDAY. Dec, 2ist.. and till 7 p.m. December 23rd, and 24th.
GORDON'S
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TEL. C. 4052.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
AIR CRASH IN BRAZIL.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1929.
Above are M. Challe (left) and Col. Larre Borges, who crashed near Maracaja yesterday after flying the the South Atlantic Ocean. M. Challe was slightly injured.
LAWN TENNIS.
THE H.K.C.C, ANNUAL
TOURNAMENT.
The entries for the H.K.C.C. annual tennis tournament, which is to commence on February 10th next, close on January 18th.
There are two open events, Care being the Men's Championship Singles and the Men's Doubles Championship. The entrance fees for, these events are $3 per player.
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In addition, there following events open to members and subscribers of the Club: Club Championship, Handicap Singles "A", Handicap Singles "B", Handicap Doubles, and Mixed Handicap Doubles.
FANLING HUNT.
ENTRIES FOR THE XMAS MEETING.
The following, are the entries for: the Christmas Meeting. to be held at Kwanti on Sunday:
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LOCAL CRICKET.
COMBINED LEAGUE, 'AGAINST VOLUNTEERS.
The following have been chozen, to represent the above teants on Sunday. the 22nd inst, on the Club de Recreio ground at 11 am.i
The Combined League: W. Brace (Capt.), Sq. dr. Bounphrey, E. F. Fincher, F. Goodwin, S. R. Kermani, A. H. Madar, L. Maxwell, U. M. Omar, Capt. J. R. Reynolds, A. A. Rumjahn and Lt. Stephenson,
The Hongkong Volunteers. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), A. C. I. Bowker, G. E. Divett, E. C. Fincher, J. R. Hinton, W. C. Hung, D. R. Kelly, O.j Moor A. Reid, J. E Richardson and F. 1. Zimmern.
LOCAL HOCKEY,
The following will represent The Hongkong Hockey Club "A" team against the Club de Recreio at King's Purk on Friday the 20th: December, at 6 pm. :-C, E. Moore, J. E. Henry, G. Rankin (Captain), R. D. Beaumont, A. Dale, N. E. Lasonder, S. J. Fox, L. G. Frost, D. Hazell, R. W. Sapsed, A. N. Other.
Xmus Pudding Staker.-Bingo, Bright Prospect, Gralgavad, Duke of Neibinug, Erin's Isle, Fernienf, Feok
"Noel Handicap.-Montana (171), Shan, Grey Eyes, Huntington, Light-Ace of Spades (108) Erin's Isle (100), ning Movanagher, Saftey Last Target (168), Social Mark (155), The Sheilu, Slang River, Six Hundred, Social Mark, Strathlarne, Sucre.
United Services Christmas Cup.- Aristophanes (103), As You Like It (163), Bright Prospect (167), Brown Eve (163), Fanling Stag (163), Fire Call (160), Grey Eyes (100), James Pigg (160).
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The December Plate.-Ace of Spadex (108), Amusement Tax (152), Eve Aristophanes (168), Brown (168), Erin's Isle (158), Erstwhile (156), Fire Call (100), Janes Plug (155) Montana (160), Mowgli (160), Safety Last (161), Sucial Mark, (156), Sucre (168), Target (103).
Ptarmigan (163), Fire Call (160), Fernleaf (148), As You Like It (140), Blotting Paper (140), Caviare (140), Duke of Nefblung (140) Fanling Stag (148), Movonagher (140), Sheila (140),
Winter Maidens.—Amusament Tax (152), Aristophanes (153), Bingo (160), Brown Eve (163), Buster! (158), Christings Frolic (168), Diana (163), Erstwhile (165), Huntington (150), Jock (150), Lightning (161). Sea Hawk (150), Sholla (160), Siang River (150), Social Mark, (150), Sucre (153), Suntech (150), Two Clubs (153).
THE WORD IS
MIGHTIER
SHARE PRICES
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the list of incal share anotations issued to-day;
Banks.
Hongkong Bänk, $1315 sa. Chartered Bank, #183 n. Mercantile A. & B.; 8301 n East Asia $95 b...
Insurances. Canton Iria, $695.n. Union Ins., $357. b.
North China, Ins, Tia. 160 b. Yangtaze Ină, $50 n. China Underwritora, $2 China Fires, $310 b. H. K. Fire Ins., $815 n.
Shipping, Douglases, $201. D.
H. K. Stormboats, 1273 s. H. K. Tuga, $2.
Indo-Chinas, (Def.) 870 n. Union Waterboats $22 n.
Mining.
Bonguete, $4.70 b. Kailane, 69;- n. Langkots, Tls. 13.60 n. S'hai Explorations, Tin. 1.30 m. Raubs, $11.20 n. Tronobs, 21/- b.
Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $145 8. Whampoa Dooks, $32 b. China Providonts $5.40 sn. Hongkows; Tls 190 'n. New Engineerings; Tls. 7.50 n. Shanghai Docks. Tis, '05 n. Cotiona
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Ewa Cottons, Tis. 14.00 Orientals, Tis. 2.30 b. B'bai Cottons, Tis. 77 (old) B. Lands, Hotels, etc. H. and 8. Hotels, $11.50 .AL, H. K. Lands, #64) &. S'hai Lands Tin. 161 n. Humphreys, $14.50s. Realtios, $799 b... Chinese Estates $98
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Public Utilities. * Tramways, $18 65 38. Poak Trame, (old) $11.75 Star Ferrios, $693 China Lights, (Old) $16 40 8. H. K. Electrica, #643.D. Macao Electrics, $23 b. Tolophones $7.85 b.
China Busco, Tls 151. b. Singapore Tractions. 10/- s Industrials.
China Sugars, '90, Malabons, 827 n.
D.
Cald: Macg. Ord: Tle, 11 n Canton Ice, $2.50 n. Coments (Comb.; $12,50 b. Ropos (Old) $13.35 ». United Asbestos $5. b.
Stores, atë, Dairy Farms, $200 Watsons, $12. Der A. Winge, '80 n. Lane Crawfords, $1.75 n. Mackintoshs, $18 b. Sinceres, $12 n.
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Miscellaneous.
Amusements, $281 8. Constructions, $1.3) b. B'que Ind. G. Bonds, 61% HK. G. Loan 41% Prem.
GIFTS HE CAN
WEAR
The most useful presents of
all are clothes, but they must be of the right kind-of reliable quality.
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To receive an X'mas gift he bearing the "Powell” Label, knows he has a present well worthy of the giver as they have an established reputation for reliability, good value and good taste.
A FEW GIFT SUGGESTIONS-
PULLOVERS and SWEATERS
we strongly feature. These
be are to found for Day Wear, Golf, Cricket, Tennis, Yachting, Riding, Etc. "
Dressing Gowns"
and Travelling Rugs
SOCKS
in Cashmere,
Lisle and Silk,
2
GOLF HOSE
in plain and fancy colours
SCARVES in Silk and Wool in White & many smart designs.
HANDKERCHIEFS
10
Silk, Linen and Lawn, attractively arranged.
PAMELA
EVENING GOWNS FOR THE SMALL FIGURE
NEW MODELS. In all the Best Evening Shades-Red, Blue,
Green, Petal Pink & White,
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HARDWARE MERCHANTS.
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Chamois, Fabric and
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SLIPPERS
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There are also Pocket Wallets, Money and Key Purses, Coller Boxes, Suit, Attache and Writing Cases, Tie and Trouser Presses; Walking Sticks and Umbrellas, Etc., Etc.
Slapection Invited Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
The Gentlemen's House
10, ICE HOUSE STREET.
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