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SHORT SELLING ON WALL STREET
U.S. SENATORS CHARGE EUROPE. After twelve years absence from the zerean, during which who devoted
Washington, Apr. 22. her entire attention to her husband
The Senate Committee on Bank- and her three small children, Muo Marsh emerges from retirement 10ing and Currency continued its sluister for the play a prominent put in "Over The search to-day lil," the Fox drama starring Janice influences behind the depression
Dunn and Sally Ellers which is now showing at the King's Theatre,
Miss Marsh's last screen appear anco was in D, W. Grimth's "The White Rose," since which time she has been frequently importuned by various producers to return, especially since the advent of talking pictures.
"I have always been afraid of the talkies, admitted Miss Marsh at the time Over The Hall" was put into production, "but the story of Over The Hill was too appealing for me to resist, signed a contract to play the role ut ta, Shelby' with the strong belief that I could give the part that mother love and feeling that only real mother can appreciate."
the time, Miss Marsh laughingly confessed that another powerful fac- tor in luring her from retirement was the desire of her eldest daughter, Mary, to see and hear her mather on
At
the screen.
POST OFFICE NOTICE
On Monday, 16th May the General Pont Office and the other Branch Post Offices will be open from 8 am to 9 a.m. There will be one collec- tion from the pillar-boxes and on delivery of ordinary correspondents as on Sundays and one delivery of registered correspondence at 08.11.
The Money Order Office will be entirely closed. It is notified for the information of holders of Private Boxes at the General Post Office that on and after 1st February na taxed correspondence will be placed in the Boxes. A notification will be substituted and Box holders are requested to call or send for the correspondence at the Bos holders Lobby and there pay the amount of the Tax against the de livery of the letters or packets. on the Stock Market.
Letters and postcards for Europe and South America are forwarded" They were encouraged late yes-Vin Biberia" If so asperncribed.
INWARD MAILS. terday by the admission of Mr.
From Richard Whitney, the Prealdent of the Exchange, that a firm in which Japan he is interested had pegged the Calcutta & Straite market for the sale of German Batavia Reparation Bonds and by the dis-Shanghal and Swatow
Manila covery of several foreign traders Amoy and Swalow in the list of short sollera..
Senator Watson, the majority lender, declared: "I have a solemn conviction bankers
Europe via Sues (Letters & Papers) London, 21st April and Parcols, 14th April that International through their brokers Australia and Manila
smash the market Japan and Shanghai have tried to and hold up the recovery of Amerl-U. S. A., Canada, Japan and Shang-
(Seattle, 30th April). can business in order to force the
| Japan cancellation of war debta. It is
Calcutta & Straits their game, and we hope to prove
Saigon "
hal
The Travellers' Bank of Paris "Mary was much impressed," Miss
the largest single Japan and Shanghal Marah sail, and boasted to all her had indulged in extensive short Japan and Shanghai schoolmates about her mother being operations,
The name of Raymond Pateno- tre, another extensive French short seller, has roused!
interest
nameR
Por
Holyo Naru
Talma
Tjibadok
Canada, U. S. A., Honolulu, Japan
and Shanghai (Vancouver B. C., 7th May). Japan and Shanghal
hai
since he is a member of the Cham- | 5. S. A., Honolulu, Japan & Shang- ber of Deputies. Dutch
(San Francisco, 29th April). were on the list, but so far no
Japan and Shanghal English short sellers have
been
For
Manila
Swatow
Doubts are cast upon the opera-
Kaying
Dub
.May 17.
May 17.
May 17.
May 17.
Cremor
.May 18..
Emp, of Asin
-May 18.
Naldera
..May 18.
Atsuta Maru Chitral
May 19.
.May 20.
Pres. Madiso
.May 20.
Montevideo Moru
May 22.
Suisang
.May 22.
.May 23.
Спеложевих
.May 24,
Fushimi Mars
..May 27.
Hakusan Maru
.May 27.
Kitano Maru
.May 27.
Emp. of Canada Tatsuta Maru
.May 27.
.May 28.
May 26.
D'Artagnan
Pres. Van Buren Hiyo Maru
Рег
OUTWARD MAILS.
16 Japan a former screen actress. Apparently order being 36,000 shares of Gen-Straits some of the girls who never heard oferal Motors, and also sold
and other lending stocks short. "The Birth or A Nation"
sceptical "Intolerance" were rather of Mary's stories and she has been me for some time to make urging another picture if for no other reason than to prove to her friends that her mother was capable of screen acting"
The The screen play of "Over is based on Will Carleton's memorable poenis and was adapted for the talk-spotted. ing pictures by Tom Barry and Jules Miss to In addition Furihman. Marsh, James Dunn and Sally Ellers tions of young ladles with names its cant includes James Kirkwood, such as "Sadle Silk" and "Stella Claire Maynard, Edward Crawfall, Stitch," which appear to hide the Amoy Olin lowland, William Pawley and identity of better known Snancial Straits Jean Peers. The production wns 1gures. An attempt will be made Amoy and Formosa via Swatow
Central and South America and to discover who is behind these Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U. S. A., directed by Henry King.
dummy names, "Sunshine Susie."
*Europe via Vancouver B.C., and
Europe via Siborla There are people. dividuals, who are apt to take their
may mg troubles in advance, who have declar ed that there never has been so cor- tain a tonic for the blues as "Sunshine Susie" which by special request will be re-screened at the King's Theatre on Friday next for two days only. You may enter the picture theatre with the usual heap of cares perched on your shoulder, but you'll discover that these cares vanish instantly at Susie's magic touch.
maises
логове
in-
Mr. Percy Rockefeller, who was examined to-day, denied that he to depress the had sold short
market or embarrass Mr. Hover.
FEWER GERMAN UN- EMPLOYED.
Berlin, Apr. 22.
Menila, Australia and New Zealand
via Thursday Island
In the first half of April the Japan
.May 20.
Date and Time Pres. Grant Tues., May 17, 4.30 p.m. Chaksang...Wed., May 18, 8.30 a.m. Talyuan. Wed., May 18, 230 p.m. Cremer...Thurs., May 19, 10.30 x.m. Deli Maru Thurs., May 19, 10.30 am.
A BL
K Empress of Asia
Parcels, Reg.,
Letters,
Fri., May 20. 19th 5 p.m.
20th 0.15 a..
20th 10 am.
(Due Vancouver B. C, 10th June).
Talping
Parcela, Reg., Letters,
Fri, May 20.
19th 5 p.m. 20th 9,45 2.3. 20th 10.80 a.m.
(Duo Thursday Island, 31st May). Atauta Maru Fri., May 20, 9.80 a.m. Halyang .....Fri, May 20, 1 p.m. Kiungchow....Fri, May 20, 3.30 p.m. Canton... Fri., May 20, 2.30 p.m.
There is a something about the pic-number of unemployed in Ger-Swatow, Amoy and Foochow ture that radiates happiness that many sank by about 100,000 to Holhow, Pakhol and Haiphong
of Yaiphong you feel that life is, after all, 5,934,000. Since the middle really worth living. It may be the March the number of unemployed Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Aden, bright music, it may be Jack Hul-has been reduced by about 200,-
Egypt and Europe via Marseilles_Chitral
berta
those frolling, irresistible Heener in the beergarden are rurely
the funniest ever devised-but above
000.
In past years the decrease of
all, there is-the sunshiny personality unemployment in the spring wont of the star herself, a personality forward considerably more rapid- destined to be remembered long after ly.
the film has reached its happy con clusion.
"Happy Stark."
The Shanghal Star Motion Picture Co. Ltd. is the oldest leading film producing concern in China. Its latest super special talking and singing comedy which is showing at the Central Theatre to-day, is elaborate ly produced and is recorded with the latest sound
in
use in as that are now The cast is headed by Butterfly Wu, the most beautiful star, having acclaimed the highest reputation in the Oriental
She is
is supported by all Screenland.
feature players that are the
reputed under the bagner of the aforesaid Company "Happy Stars" has been neknowledged by the Chinese public throughout the country as the best Chinese
date.
Ita
to up Lalkic synopsis is as follows:-Fong Ying- Sino Cheu because Sino-
sung,ance to Cheng
of his
chet
chew of picture fame, la refused marriage by his parents and leaves for Shanghal to better his position. Suitable work is not easily found and discouraged. An Fong much advertisement by the Star Motion Picture Co. informing the public that their ith talkie instruments and
greatly augmented equpment as is required in use with same, they were now prepared applicants with a view of staff. their
general
to
others, Fong and his fiancee. are given a trial, but extreme
The person who wrote "a penny for your thoughts" was really coining a phrase.
nervousness causes a rojection to CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. their dismay. Thu
Star
Co. then
hokte a grand concert at which their
stars are to do select turns. Fong THE BANK LINE STEAMERS, LTD. nnd his fiancee inanage to pursuade
the manager to give them another trial and are acclaimed as possible
has factors. The Cu. completed good portion of "Life's Comedy" hurriedly when Cheng Slag Cheu is called
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO',
ANTWERP, LONDON. And STRAITS. "DENREOCH"
US, IE
...Sat, May 21, K. F, 0.
,20th 4.80 p.m. ..21st 9 am. 21st 10 a.m.
Parcels, Reg., Letters,
G. P. O.
Parcels,
20th 6 p.m.
Reg., Letters,
.21st 9.45 a
31st 10.30. n.m.
(Duo Marseilles, 17th June),
Japan and South American Ports. Helyo Maru Straite and Calcutta
Saigon, Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauri- tius, East and South Africa and *South American Ports.
Shanghai and *Europo via Siberia. Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U, S. A "Central and South America and *Europe via Vancouver B. C......
Fort Bayard, Hoihow, Pakhoi and
Haiphong...
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow .... Salgon, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marsellies
Sandakan
Manila
Sat., May 21, 10a.m. .Sat, May 21. .Noon.
Yuensang
Parcels, Letters, 21st
Montevideo Maru.....Mon, May 23. 10.30 am. D'Artagnan Mon., May 23, 12.30 p.m.
Hikawa Maru
Reg.
Tues., May 24. ..23rd 5 p.m. .24th 8.30 am.
Letters, **** (Due Vancouver B. C, 18th June).
Tonkin.......Tues., May 24, Noon. Hai Ching
Chenonceaux
Reg
Tues., May 24, Noon
K. P.Q.
Letters,
Rog
Letters,
G. P. O.
.Tues., May 24.
..24th 10 am. ..24th 11 am.
..24th 11.16 .. 24th Noon.
(Due Marseilles, 25th June), Mausang....Wod., May 25, 10.30 am. Emp. of Canada Fri., May 21, 6 p.m.
"Superscribed Correspondence only.
LOCAL WEDDING.
FIRE BRIGADE OFFICER.
MARRIED
A pretty wedding was solemnised
HONGKONG TRADE.
SLOW CLEARANCES IN SPRING FANCIES
The following reports by importers
at St. Margaret's Church, Happy have been supplied to the Hongkong
Valley, on Saturday afternoon,
General Chamber of Commerce
when Misa Margaret Chan, second
Cotton piecegoods and fancy cotton daughter of the late Mr. Chan Lau- fong and Mrs. Chan, was married goods-Tho following reports have to his home. In despair The Steamship, the manager select Fong, for the
Consignees of Cargo are hereby to Mr. J. C. Stoppa, an officer of been received: part played by Cheng owing to the formed that all Goods are being the Fire Brigade and a son of the Paul Stoppa. into resemblance In looks, and are greatly landed at
risk their
amazed at his rendition of the part hazardous and/or extra hazardous The Rev. Father H. de Angelis be fairly satisfactory but there is no
allotted
him. Thus the entre Inte movieland becomes bright for Fong, and we leave the young couple plan
ning their future.
"Cuban Love Song."
Improvement in
Demand for Staples continues to the late Mr. and Mrs.
Spring Fancles, officiated.
prices for which are still more un- Godowns of The Hongkong and Kew. Ltd.. loon
Wharf & Godown Co., whence and/or from the wharves do- The bride, who was given away satisfactory, Clearances are slower livery may be obtained.
in consequence.
No claims will be admitted after by her uncles, wore a dress of white crepe-de-chine trimmed with white the Goods have left the Godowns, and lace reaching to the ankles and a
Goods remaining undelivered after
The latest Cotton prices to hand those of the 18th Inst: Mid. American "Spet" 4.58d. Egyptian Sakel. F. G. F. "Spot" 0.208.
Woollens Some interest.continueя
"Propa" from a Cuban fiesta were a treat during the making of "The Cuban Love Song". Lawrence Tibbett's
the 23rd May, will be subject to rent, vell of white tulle. She carried aro new Merto-Goldwyn-Mayer picture
All claims against the steamer bouquet of white carnations.
She was attended by the Miases coming on Sunday to the Queen's must be presented to the Undersign- Theatre. In the scene, ripe pine- ed on or before the 6th June or they Roale Chan Yuk-ching and Agnes
Afterward apples decked the trees.
will not be recoginzed.
encourage further business. All broken, chafed, and damaged Chun Yi-ching, as bridesmaids, to be shown in Miscellaneous Woollona the Company put them in buckets packed with ice, and Tibbett, Lupe Goods are to be left in the Godowns, They wore dresses of pale blue and improvement in exchange should Valez, Karen Morley, Ernest Torrence, where they will be examined on the georgette with pink roses and car volume of orders, however, is much Jimmy Durante and W..S. Van Dyke, 1st May nt 10 a.m., by Messra. God-ried bouquets of pink carnations. the director, feasted on them every dard and Douglas, afternoon for a week!
M
ASSEUR R. SHIMIDZU.
ASSEUSE S. HONDA, ASSEUSE S. KISAKI..
Recommended for many years of Government Civil Hospital, Peak Hospital, etc., and by all the local doctors.
| 24, Wyndham Street, Tol, 24945.
below normal..
The
and Motala, Market very dull, with
country buyers scars.
The duties of best-man To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse
Regulations consignees groomsman were discharged by Mr. must have a Revenue Officer in atten-Chan Wol-Bon (brother officer of the dance when damaged dutiable goods bride-groom) and Mr. Ng Lok-wo The little Misson respectively. are examined.
No Fire Insurance has been effect- May Chan and Nancy Lo were the ed.
flowergirls. Bill of Lading will be counter- signed by,
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th May, 1932.
Flour Market very weak.
happy couplé laft for their honey- Imoon, which will be spent in Can- A reception was later held at the ton and Macao. bridegroom's residence, 161 Wong! The bride's travelling dress. was Noi Chung Road, after which the' of blue crepe-de-chine.