THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
KEEN TUSSLES IN THE AMUSEMENT: NOT NEW YORK STOCK!
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yankees Lose to Senators: Detroit to Athletics
GAMBLING
BIRDS DRAW LUCKY NUMBERS
What was described by Mr. Wynne-Jones as a game of amuse- ment rather than gambling, al- The Senators, who have been hoth technically it might como
New York, Sept. 1.
EXCHANGE.
A.O.F.C. QUOTATIONS FOR YESTERDAY
New York, Sept. 1. Dow Jones Averages;
30 Industrials 20 Itaila
20 Utilities
Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 78.16 73.67 36.53 17.52 33.10 33.59
wonderfully consistent of late, toduced at the Central Police Court within the Ordinance, was pro- day defeated the Yankees in the this morning and demonstrated to Americas League. Simmons and i Miller hit home runs for the Athleis. Worship before whom the proof selling this week. Attempts to tien to give them a narrow win over Prietor of a stall was charged with ausing an obstruction in Jubilee Detroit,
There was no play in the National League. Results:
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St. Louis
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Cincinnati
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THE "TELEPRINTER” NOW HERE
TYPED MESSAGES TRANSMITTED
The "Teleprinter." That is the name of the latest invention for the high-speed transmission of in-
formation from one oflice to other.
The day now seems fast appro aching when sending local mail through the Post Ofien will he partially supplanted by the Tele- printer.
It is easy to visualise the scenes in big offices 10 years here.
One office calls up another na. the automatic telephone, the tele- printer in each office is switched on and a letter typed out in one place
MERCHANTABENTHANATIKVEDUKIBINANT JEMANDENESAN
OUR SUMMER. PHOTO COMPETITION
Nearly. 700 Entries –
Received
The suckers of the Fele graph Summer Photo Conipeti- tion is illustrated by the fact that no fewer than 685 entries. have been received, including 145 for the school children's section.
The judging is being sindly undertaken by Mr. 4. H. Hunt. O. B. E., and Mr. E. A. YOR Kobza-Nagy, B. A. and we hope to announce the results. and publish the winning pic- tures next Saturday,
DELASTISZTA TASUTA NELE ARENAKJÁLKA
is simultaneously reproduced in the
other.
Street.
Sub-Inspector Dick informed his Worship that the defendant had been given one warning at the Police Station when he was ar- rested earlier in the day, bat later, when he was again brought in, he was charged. The officer was not sure whether the de- fondant's occupation could be described as gambling, so he was merely charged with causing an
hslruction.
The defendant has on his stall four Java
sparrows, cigarettes,
The market successfully met the
Mesura E. A. Fierce & Cine the test
depress prices met with no
than had been the Fuccess
more
case
earlier. Again, railroad issues led in now remains well under control and the succeeding rally. The market
trend is indicated, # continuation of a selected Upward
Business dune: 2,400,000 shares.
Air Reduction
Aug. 31, Sept. 1. 358% Allied Chemical &
805 67
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1932,
SHARE PRICES
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS
The following is the list of local share quotations issued to-day:
Bankis.
Hongkong Banks, $1580 sa, Hongkong Lon. Reg. £115 .. Chartered Banks, £134. Mercantile Bank, A. &. B. £21 n. Mercantile Bank C., £9% n. East Asin, $109 n.
Am: 0. Finance Corp., $25 n. China O. Fin. Ord., Tlu.Gn. China O. Fin. Pref. TIs.4.60 Insurances. Canton Ins., $1410 n. Union Ins., $465 b. China Underwriters, China Fire, S620 b. H. K. Fire Ins., $1200 n. Internation Asace. Tlo. 4 n.
Shipping.
$2.00 sa.
Douglases, $26 n. II.K. Steamboats, $228 b. Indo-Chinas, (Pref.) $45 n. Indo-Chinas (Def.). $32 n. Shell (Bearer) 49/4% 1. Union Waterboats, $204.
Mining,
Benguets, $1534 n.
Kailans, 24/6 n.
Langkats (Single). Tls.4 n.
Dye Anwrican Con..... American Telegraph
& Telephone American Tobacco
8214 562%
114
115
70%
Anacond
Mining
Copper
14
B
Auburn
61
6271
Borden Company
30
20%
annding Pheifie
16%%
17%
S'bai Explorations.
s.2.10 n.
New York
Consolidated Gas of
Shri Loans, Tis.2.30 n.
GO
61
Raubs $40% n.
1 and
Drugs, Inc.
4453
+40%
Du Pont de Nemours
30
39
Venz: Goldfelds. $1.65 b. Henguet Exp., 20 cts. b.
Eastman Kodak
GR
207;
21
General Foods
2014
20%
General Motors
15%
100%
International tar
vestor
30%
Tel.
a small wooden house and a board on which appeared seven different mumbers. It was explained and also demonstrated by the de- fendant (hal the birds drew number from the house, patrons backing the corresponding hamber were awarded cigarelles
as prizes,
Hol
tieneral Electric
His Worship was greatly amused at the demonstration and remark- ed that he did
think pastime would seriously impair [
the International Tel. & the morals of the public. He said Liggett it was more a game of amusement. "B" and people would willingly
Day Lew's Inc. ane cent to watch the birds draw Pacific The numbers.
Electric
However, judging by the crowd which surrounded the stall whilst the defendant was waiting outside the Magistracy this orging there must have been an enormous number of people around his stall in Jubilee Street.
His Worship suggested that the defendant be informed where he could carry on without
causing an obstruction, and intimated that the matter should be taken with the Superintendents of Polire.
In the meantime, the defendant wax cautioned,
RECKLESS MOTOR
DRIVING
AN ISLAND ROAD INCIDENT.
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Pennsylvania Itail- Radio Corporation
way Sears Roebuck Standard Oil Cu, of
New Jersey
201
Docks, etc.
11.K. & K. Wharves, $140 b. 1.K. & W. Docks $24. 1. S. China Motors A.. $10 n. S. China Motor B., $8 n. Providents (old). $1.80 b. Providents (new), $2.30 n. Hongkows, Tis. 216 m.
New Engineerings. Tis, 53% 1. Shanghai Docks, Tls. 87 n.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
.
n.
12
51 vers
61%
43
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34
Gins
:il :
324,
Hotels old), 31030 b.
Hotels (new). $10 n.
1
2116
DAL
II.K. Lands, $76.40
10
23
23
S'hai Lands, Tls.24
944
11
11
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287K
70
80%
46%
30% -kester.
4674.
41%
Socony - Vieaum
Corp.
Union Carbide
Carbon
Union Paeille United States Strel. Westinghouse R. &
up
M.
THE SAME AGAIN?
Contioned fron) Page 6.)
"statesmen" are not to blame. But the fact that these exeuses should seem sufficient that, in face of The blizzard, we are haltened complacently below hatches in the measure of the present Govern- ment's failure.
Ei!
Mr. Wong Lan-wing, answer A Law Unto Himself
driver, was Rued $50 by Mr. Schofield, at the Central Police Pourt this morning, 1 gorous driving,
The incident occurred
dan (By Edward Kelly, D.C.L.., D.T., etc.)
You would never believe it, th left-hand head on the round-the-we have a legal mind.
load road. haispector Alexander- Rude persons have said stated that the defendant, who things about our mind, but never, was drivinst a new Auburn car, mind that.
other
unexpectedly left his position as W know all about law, for! third in a string of four ears, and daily in the Courts do we quotes everlook the two preceding cars.and hear quoted such authorities He managed to get back on his as Blah on Torts. Lord Jualice own side of the road when a car Dush on Maths, and Bonds THI appeared front the opposite direc- | Matrimony. tion and a collision was narrowly averted. The driver of the other ear had to apply his brakes, a a passenger stood up and yelled at the defendent.
Inspector Alexander mentioned That Mr. Wynne-dones, the Second Magistrale, was in the fourth of
the immediate rear of the string of cars, following in
the de fendant when the latter shof out
of alignment and engaged in the danyrons piere of driving. Mr. The teletyping system is not a Wynne-Jones reported the incident new one, but the use of these ma-to the police, chines on ordinary telephones lines is substantial forward step in the quick dissemination of
newa.
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Two teleprinters have, we learn from the Hongkong Telephone Company, already arrived in the colony aml will the assembl- ed Inter.
WINE SMUGGLER FINED
AN OLD OFFENDER
CAUGHT
But what do you know about law? We put it to you. What is writ of ea ar and what is fi fu, for de fum for that matter,
Does mens are mean man'
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luck and is a writ of execution a death sentence?
What is a Full Court? Has it anything to do with the Bar and what would you say about a half, Full Court. (Be careful). Is a Puisne Judge a very weak man and when the Chief Justice looks at his grown, does
he sec
When a Court adjourns sine dir, what procedure is adopted to bring it back to life Be quick).
red?
What relation has it a writ of habeas corpus to a Coroner's In- quest and (2) Chancery to the Irish Sweep?
Is the term ex hypothesi used in geometry or law and why, if any? Lastly, is rea gestue a big Joke and if so, who is it on.
This Court stands adjourned Save the King. Cur-r-r.
BIG AIR RALLY AT duty on the waterfront yesterday sine die. Gol
HESTON
OVER 50 FOREIGN PLANES
London, Sept. 1. Acroplanes of many European nations, piloted by men andi women who have come to England for the week-end us the guests of British almen, arrived at 1leston air port during the afternoon, This ir rally has been organised to enable British pilots to acknow- ledge the hospitality received at foreign aerodromes during the
A Chinese revenue officer on
observed jars being lowered from The sa. Anjon into a small sam- pan. The Officer boarded the native craft and seized 31⁄2 gallons of wine. Two jars were seen in be thrown over-board as soon as the master of the sampan antlerd the officer.
A further search of the huit revented some 200 enlties of sugar in the hold.
WATER LEVELS.
WEST NORTH AND EAST RIVERS
The following table insued by the Kwangtung River Conservancy Com- mission shows the holght of water In English feet on the dates named The master of the boat was
in the West. North and East Rivers: brought before Mr. Wynne-Jones
Tighest on Lower Aug. record, now record. at at the Central Police Court this
Kbjuħing £1,7 morning and fined $50, or nix Neuer at weeks' hard labour, for possession North River at
Palugyuen -+-41.7 of dutinble wine. On a charge of being in unlawful possession of There was an arrival competi- hard labour was imposed, the gugur, nentence of three months' tion in connexion with the meet-defendant having two previous ing, which was won by Count convictions under the Oplum
year.
Skorzewski, who had flown 2,000 Ordinance.
Bent.
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Bheklung,+15.6
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A simple yet "entely" story in in "After To-morrow" which in now be-
*
Metropolitan Lands. The 10 n. Humphreys, $16.
H.K. Realties $9.15 b, Asia Realties "A". $149) 2. Asia Realties "B", $28 n. Chinese Estates, $105 n.
China Realties, Ts, 11.40 n. China Debentures Tis. 96% n. Cottons,
Ewn Cettons. Tis. 14.40 n. S'hai Coltons, Tis. 634 n. Zoong Sings, Tls, 11.10 n.
Wing On Textiles (9.) $140 8.
Public Utilitles.
Tramways, $22.10 n.
Peak Trams (old), $16 n. Peak Trams (new). $7% b. Star Ferries, $92 11.
Yaumati Ferries (old), $5 b. Yaumati Ferries (new), $3.1 b. China Lights fold), 316.15 sa. hina Lights (new). 816 s. ILK. Electrics. $74 h. Macan Electrics, $21 n. Sandakan Lights, $12 n. Telephones (P.P.), $28 n. Telephones (P.P.) $229, s. China Buses, Ts.12 R. Singapore Tractions. / 1. Singapore Pref. 1.
Industrials.
..
n.
Malabon Sugars, $25 1. Cald: Macg. (Ord.), Tis.14 Cald: Macg. (Prof.), Tls.101⁄2 n.
Canton lees, $51.
C'ements (com.), $13.30 h. Cements told), $94 n. Cements (new), $1. H.K. Ropes, $12.40 n. Agriculturals, $10% n.
Stores, efe.
Dairy Farms, $28 8. Watsons Cold). $13 n. Watsons (new), $12 Der. A. Wings. $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $5.25 1. Mackintosha, $21 n. Sinceres, $16.
Wa. Powells, $3.35 m. Wing On (1. K.), $206 n.
Miscellaneous, Amusements, $19) sa. Entertainments. $18 n.
S. C. Enterprises, $3% n. United Theatres Tx 5 n. Macao "Greyhounds", $10 n. Constructions fold), $6.80 sa. Constructions (new). $1.70 n. B. Ind. G. $ Bonds, $6072 b. HI.K. Govt. Loans, 3% Pre, sa. Wallace Harpers, $12.90 n. China Sport 1. $10 n.
TENNIS TOURNEY.
FURTHER RESULTS IN K. C. C. PROGRAMME
Further progress was made in the K.C.C. tennis tournament yesterday, a number of handicap events being decided.
The results were:
Handicap Doubles.
1. C. and E. P. Fincher beat W. Gitline and L. Jack 6-0, 6-1.
G. White and Capell bent F. S. Sinith and Stewart 6-0, 6-1.
F. E. Skinner and Phillipens beat Tucchi and Hirst 7-5, 6-0.
Handicap Singles "A".
S. A. Gray beat N. A.E. Mackay 7-5, 6-3.
A. E. Guest bent E. Zimmern 6-4,
Handicap Singles "B",
10.47-0.
A. Binnen beat Goodwin 4-6, 6-2, 0.3.
shown at the King's Theatre Dunne v. F. Fincher.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES. Singles Handicap "A". It is that of a young couple who for years have tried to attain happiness, Burnett v. Gitting but find themselves thwarted by one E. C. Flucher v. G. A. White. thing after another until it seems Singles Handicap "B". that the dealred goal will nover bo Tokyo, Sept. 1.
Tacchi-v. Old. within their reach. Without being Over fifty visiting aeroplanes oficial statement denying the re- the life struggle as portrayed by this Philippens. v. J. S. Smith.
The War Omoo has issued an hackneyed or sickly in sentimentality, S. W. Smith v. Lubeader. are taking part in the rally-port published by Aechs that heavy winsome pair will win the sympathy Lawrence v. Skinner. British Wireless.
frhting had taken place in Mukden, POL TRANY MAKEUKENEM TURGENTE SPAD Capelly Hanse
miles from Poland, with his wife, in a Brilah Moth. A Frenchi „lane was second and n Belgian
third.
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF
RECORDED MUSIC
Broadenst by Z.11.W. on
966 metten. (BAR K.G/6).
wavelength of
5-7 p.m. Chiaese programme, 7-10.30 .. A programme of records kinilly supplied by a listener.
7 p.m. Stock Quotations, etc.
8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.
Orchestral-Neapolitan Nights.
| Orchestral-Alab's Holly
Victor Salon OrchestEN,
Song-Now You're In my Arma, Sung-You're Just a invYNT
George Metaxa (Tense).
Sone-Lady of Spain. Song-Oh Reperita
Tino Folgar (Tenor),
(rehentral-Talve of Hoffman--liozesrulie,
Derhestral Cavallerin RusticanaIntermezzo
Victar Contert Orchestra.
Song-Here's in the Qld Dayn,
| Hong-Me and Mr. Shol
Everett Marshall (Haritone). Deckentraḥ-On of the Dur Orchestral-Kirator
Victor Salon irchestr. Song-- Always be Trus
You.
Humoretta Hong--The Party's Getting Roughi
Gracie Flekt (Comedienne).
Octet Enve the Moon.
Cletet Twa Eyes of Grey
J. 11. Sylte Celeste Detet.
Itumoroos Sang-Dene Old-Fashioned Thing.
| Humorous-Seven Veila
Norman Long (Comedian).
Fox Trest-Uwenylu' en de Window.
Waltz-When the Mom Comes over the
Mountai
Jack ilyen ed a retestim
Soon - Pallet, leaf.
| Sanu -At Eventime
Elsie Baker (Coertzallo).
Fox Trot-Sing Sang Girl.
Watzld-Fashioned Konst of Love
Lepy Shield and the Hollywood Orchestra, Vocal Diset. Sing a Song of England). Vocal Duet A Musical Confesion
Mr. Platsam and Mr. Betaabi. Cresten Julian Lava Cult, Ochentral The World Walling for tho
Sunrise
Victor Salon Orrbestra,
Veen Dart-uty One Girl In the World for
Wind Metylla and Derek Oldham, Humorous Song In the Morning.
Hamottura Song--The Willowe
Nurmian Long Comedian).
Wall Pus Your Loving: Arnis Around Me. Waltz-Bocky Mountain Zuttaly
Jack Briton and His Orchestra. Kong-Trovatore-Pietre Plates Are Soaring! Sony--Bammon and Delilah-My Heart at Thy
Sweet Voice
tintoriello sanzoni Contralto). Orcheston Carla Mazurka, Orchestral--frufer-vous-totermezzos
Victor Sales Orebestra. Song-Just Danelor Sweetheart, Henerous Song-Grenny'
140g
tirari Firtan.
Little ON Sklo
Descriptive Iuited-The Village Blacksmith
Columbia Dramatle Players.
Song-Just Two Hearts and a Waltz Refrain. Song-You Are my Honet's Delight
Heart Croda (Tenor).
Orchestral-A Gem from "kontini,”
Orchestral French Kines
Marek Weber and Ilis Orchestra.
Bang - When a Woman So Duwires.
| Song --Marin, Mari
Bennemli Gul rene),
Von Buet-Silver Men
Evelyn Herbert and Franklyn Bar Sour Mother
Evelyn Herlert (Soprano). Humara Song -Nathan! Economy.
Humerous Song I'm Walting Now for Any
Kind of Sweetheart
Norman Lane Coneshan) Hummus Song The Burenia Bouter. Humorous Sun Oh, Saltor Behav
Grache Feiklų,
Song 1 Love the McK+N.
Song Jettersta
Walter Gym Temur).
forum---4? Fit Your,
Chori Daves of Tomorrow
The Sulon Group
Piano Nolo Wagneria Airx from Wigner k Plano Sol l'hophrata Alta Frani Chople!
Clement Deter2.
19.30 p.m. (approx) Rugby Mid- day Press News,
1025 p.n. (approx) Close Down.
KZRM PROGRAMME.
Today's broodcast from the Manila slution: 5,80 m. Stalin muslr.
6.00
1. Request pin seletiam 1x
Johnny Harris,
6.15 pm-Sprudsh information ch 630 pm-English information period, 7.00 16. 1er use Hay View Hotel
Orehustra.
7.30 Spanbike prostrILTRANEH, 746 bum
Revitation by Charles Frederick Lindsey, 2.00 pas. Generist Electri
5,50
programinė
6. E Orchestre Guvat netis. pam. - Filipines Life Tavartice
prostratetske--Lily Stanaimo.
Studio dialect Hoesno. Hokmoda entertain directed by 3. Asbufe
Jain,
pa Dunar
progennune »
music by Lyric Music How Orch.
10.30 para-- C'hose dras De
Nanking, Sept. 1. Messrs. W. W. Yen and Quo Tai-chi and Dr. Wellington Kon have formally been appointed as Chinese Delegates to the forth- coming meeting of the League Assembly.--Reuter..
A pretty face sometimes hides an ugly disposition.
The World's Famous Clown
"GROCK"
is Coming.
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