THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY,
KINGS
JUBILEE STAMPS.
‚'HONGKONG WILL HAVE A
SPECIAL ISSUE
Offelai confirmation of the In-' formation that Hongkong would have now lasua of postage stamps in connection with the
Commencing MONDAY 4th FEBRUARY Shiver Jubilee, is contained in an
208 NIGHTS IN NEW YORK
SIX MONTHS IN LONDON..
and now the stage triumph
of our dizzy decade is on
the screent
RIGHT NOW the USA is whistling these NEW enchanting tunes: "Don't Let It Bother You,” “Looking For a Needle In a Hay- stack,” “Let's Knock-K-neez'' and
"The Continental".
FRID
ASTAIRE
GINGER
ROGERS
The GAY DIVORCEE
ALICE
BRADY
HALF THE BEAUTIES
...of HOLLYWOOD in a giddy girl spree that will make you leap with joy!
Directed by Mark Sandrich Pandro. S. Berman production RKO-RADIO. PICTURE PLEASE BOOK EARLY!
EDWARD EVERETT HORTON
They Kiss While They're Dancing "The Continental," the new ball-room sensoiton by the stars who introduced "The Carioca."
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1935 Featurer.
Synchro-mesh 4 speed gear
.box.
Direction Indicators-standard
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The
Hongkong Telegraph
is on sale at SELFRIDGES
For Advertising Rates the London Representatives
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WANTED AT ONCE
MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, ETC.
will be very gratefully received by the HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY at the Old Police Station, Wanchai.
оп
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. Send us your old clothes.
official communique, issued to the Press by the Hon. Colonial Secre- tary yesterday..
The communique states that, In connection with the forthcom- ing celebrations to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of His Majesty's Accession, the King has been pleased to approve the Issue of a sories of special pos-- tage stamps for use throughout the Colonial. Empire and adda:__
"The serlen will comprise four denominations only, in uniform design,
"It Is His Majesty's wish that i this issue should be placed on sale on May 6, 1935, and, con- tinued in use until December 31. The sale of the corresponding de- nominations in the permanent series of stamps in uso. in each territory, fa to be discontinued during the currency of the Silver Jubilee issue,"
Design for Stamps'
Although no definite informa- tion is yet forthcoming, it is un- derstood that the four stamps to be issued in Hongkong will be of
FEBRUARY
1985
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French Bank Building. Queen's Road, Central, llongkong.
the three, five, ton and twenty twelve months ended December 31, rent denomination.
The designs for the stamps are Dow being made in England. where, in commemoration of the Jubilee, more than a hundred dif- ferent kinds of postage stamp are now being designal.
It is understood that the new stampa 'for the Colonies, Including in Hongkong, those to be used will be oblong In shape, and superimposed on the top corners will be the Royal Cyphern "G.R." and "M.R.". surmounted by n
crown.
The name "Honghong" will, it is understood. be reproduced on ench side. Underneath will be the inscription "Silver Jubilee."
COMPANY REPORT
"STAR" FERRY CO.'S WORKING SHOWS PROFIT
The following report will be pre- sented at the annual meeting of the "Star" Ferry Company, Ltd., February 12:
on
The Directors have the pleasure to submit to Shareholders their report, with a statement of accounts for the
10:14.
The net earnings of the boats, after paying all working expenses, amount to $425,475.82.
The amount at credit of Profit and Loss Account, after allowing for Directors' and Auditor's fees, and Depreciation; including $38,537.64 brought forward,
$464,473.00 which, with the approval of Share holders, it is proposed to appropriate BR follows:
To pay a Dividend of $2.00
per share...$160,000.00 To pay a Bonus of $1,50
per share
To carry forward
280,000.00
14,470.80
$454,473.90
The Directors have to record with uch regret the death of Mr. J. P. Warren.
During the year, Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson and Mr. H. H. H. Priestley resigned their cents, and Mr. W. J. Keswick and Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell were invited to join the Board.
The Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie retires according to the Articles of Association, but being eligible, offers himself for re-election.
The accounts
have been audited by Mr. C. Bernard Brown, A.C.A., who offers himself for re-election.
OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS
Across
1 Like the actress. who is resting,
this is not acting.
4 Where the big guns may be all
at kon.
8 Nourishment that may be sets
in cubes.
11 Across the valley via this canal. 12 A boss which, as it should, sounde
like the head.
18 Not the outgoing mail, though home letters are welcomed there."
16 Crests for kinga. ".
16 A sound serious man, indeed.
17 Nothing at allfor a horse." 19 A crime.
20 Ho might say, "I dot and carry
ono," the dance.
22 Gorman river,
25 Living quarters for many nowa-
daya,
27 Gracious! but why must it be one
over the eight?
28 This ground ought to bring 'any-
aster up.
20 You can't conceal the tear in
an American bag.
31 Bear:
32 A workman who always displaya.
temper.
33 How Hrosome! Isn't there any-
thing to be seen in New York? 34 Hun.ble.
Down
1 Stuff to reduce the field.
2 Boll.
3 Vlacera in a singular form.
5 Reluctant as ever, perhaps.
This varies in size, and may go over or under a foot, „7-Executor's objective...
8 Ald to study.
Colour.
10 Ten nearer it (anag.).
13 Dance.
14 While he is being coached tho
rain destroys the tee,
17 Person
18 It's sure to make you sit up.
21 Given half a chance to laugh, wo
only find BorTOW.
23 Quito a striking likeness.
24 Incog.
20 Regret that the end comes be-
fora its time?
27 May pertain to a bank, a line,
"or a tree,
30 Father finds himself in sudden
pain.
31 The preceding number ta
Yesterday's Bolution.
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He said
to me what
about a quick one ?
I said to him-I never
have a quick one.
f
only drink Johnnie and that's Walker-and
too good to hurry over..!
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